History Salutes the 2022 Department Award Winners

Submitted by Eric W. Johnson on
2022 History Department award winners
2022 History Department award winners
At this year's History Awards Ceremony on May 12, we were pleased to offer more than $200,000 in departmental scholarships and prizes in recognition of the academic and service excellence of our students. In total, 52 undergraduate prizes to were awarded to 38 students, 5 different prizes were given to 5 graduate students, 1 award given to a special member of our staff, and 1 Washington history teacher was honored. All these awards are made possible through generous contributions from our alumni and friends, and we are deeply grateful for their continued support.

Departmental Awards


Rorabaugh Award

The Rorabaugh Award is named in memory of former History Department faculty member William J. Rorabaugh in recognition of his incredible legacy and loyalty to the department. It recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional service.

►Click to find out more about 2022 recipients Taylor Soja and Kim McKaig 


Pressly Prize for Excellence in Secondary Education

This prize is named after University of Washington emeritus professor of history Thomas Pressly and his wife, Cameron. It recognizes outstanding teaching of history and social studies at the high school level in the state of Washington.

►Click to find out more about 2022 recipient Michael Dawson


Undergraduate Awards


Ravage Prize

This prize, made possible by Jack and Linda Ravage, recognizes an outstanding paper or project on the history of African Americans, with a preference for African Americans in the American West.

►Click to find out more about 2022 recipient Marshall Bender


Thomas M. Power Undergraduate Paper Prize

This prize is given to undergraduates who have produced truly outstanding research papers in a University of Washington history course.

►Click to find out more about 2022 first-place recipient Estey Chen, and honorable mention Simon Ferry


Thomas M. Power Prize for Outstanding Student Leader

Given to a graduating history major or a graduate student, this award recognizes outstanding work to integrate the study of history with community and public engagement. As such, it builds on the department's sense that many of our students are drawing on their studies to do important work beyond the classroom.

►Click to find out more about 2022 recipient Ryan Mealiffe


Thomas M. Power Prize for Outstanding Graduating Senior

This award recognizes the outstanding work of graduating undergraduates within our program.

►Click to find out more about 2022 recipient Estey Chen


Banner Carrier

Each year, the College of Arts & Sciences chooses six gonfalonieres (banner carriers) to represent the College at the UW Seattle Commencement ceremony and lead the undergraduate students into Husky Stadium. Gonfalonieres are graduating seniors who exemplify the college’s core values of excellence, inquiry, community, accountability, integrity and citizenship.

►Click to find out more about 2022 banner carrier Audun Holland-Goon


Other Undergraduate Awards

Bicknell Travel Fund

Established by Professor Emeritus Daniel C. Waugh, this fund provides travel aid for students who intend to study the languages and cultures of Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Near and Middle East, and North Africa.

2022 recipients: Madison Frederick (Italy), Lilya Garzon-Boyd (Italy), Wendi Zhou (Viet Nam)

Otis Pease Fund

This fund was established to support students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in history.

2022 recipients: Faith BalajadiaDavis MasseyAlexis Young

 
Denison – Kernaghan Fund

This award celebrates a friendship of more than 20 years between Mark Kernaghan and Virginia Brandeberry Denison. It is the donor's hope that this endowment fund will be an enduring legacy to help students gain rich experiences through their education.

2022 recipient: Claire Jacobs

 
Meder-Montgomery Fund

This award was established by Marilyn Montgomery, an alumna of the University of Washington Department of History, to be used to support undergraduate history majors and their studies.

2022 recipient: Wendi Zhou

 
Burke-Erickson Fund

One of our newest funds, the Burke-Erickson Fund provides support to students in the study of languages of the Middle East.

2022 recipients: Jalin Fitzgerald, Xianzhi Sun

 
Faye Wilson Scholarship

The Faye Wilson scholarship is made possible through the generosity of Faye Wilson, who directed that a portion of her estate be used by the University of Washington Department of History to assist outstanding undergraduates with tuition costs. It is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, among other criteria.

2022 recipients: Marshall BenderEthan BensonJade DicksonLilya Garzon-BoydGabriela SanchezColton SchonsSamantha Zink

 
Schwartz Scholarship

The Schwartz scholarship is made possible through the generosity of Maurice and Lois Schwartz, who endowed a scholarship fund in 1977 to support the study of non-western history at the University of Washington. It is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and commitment to the study of non-Western history.

2022 recipients: Eilis BuryKireeti DevarakondaJalin FitzgeraldKuangting HuXianzhi SunMelinda Whalen

 
Corkery Scholarship

The Corkery Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of donors who wished to support undergraduate history majors with an interest in ancient history.

2022 recipients: Ethan BensonMadison Frederick

 
Sleizer Scholarship

The Sleizer scholarship was made possible by the generosity of Herman and Rose Sleizer, who, in 1989, endowed a fund in honor of their late son, Larry Lee Sleizer. It is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and commitment to the study of history.

2022 recipients: Faith BalajadiaSamantha CuttsZacharie DupertuisEmily EdgettRafael Gonzalez-PosadaKelly HustedClaire JacobsNicole JohnsonRachel KulpDavis MasseyEulalie MathieuRuby NelsonElisabeth PetersenBraden RobinsonQuinn RundellColton SchonsAlexis YoungKaityn ZagelowGeorge ZhangSamantha ZinkWendi Zhou

 
Freedman-Remak Scholarship

This scholarship, named for Nancy Freedman and Ben Remak, was created to support history majors who face the high costs of non-resident tuition. Nancy Freedman herself had been an out-of-state student and knows first-hand the financial burden such students face. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of non‐resident status and academic excellence.

2022 recipient: Sarah Newman


Graduate Awards


Burke Prize

The Burke Prize is an award named after former Pacific Northwest historian and University of Washington Department of History faculty member, Robert Burke. The prize is given to the graduate student deemed to have amassed the most meritorious record during the year they complete their MA in U.S. history.

►Click to find out more about 2022 recipient William Sampson


Thomas M. Power Graduate Paper Prize

This prize is given to a graduate student who has produced a truly outstanding research paper in a University of Washington history course.

►Click to find out more about 2022 first-place recipient Sue Zhou and honorable mention Ari Forsyth


Thomas M. Power Prize for Outstanding Teaching Assistant

This award recognizes outstanding performance by a graduate student as a teaching assistant.

►Click to find out more about 2022 recipient Adrian Kane-Galbraith


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