Friends of the university may establish in perpetuity a medal or prize to be awarded annually at the honors convocation. Such awards, funded by the foundation established, will serve as a perpetual memorial to the donor and the one in whose name it is established.

The Bishop Allen Memorial Prize for the highest general average maintained throughout the four years of the college course was founded by the late Rev. Msgr. James H. Casey, LL.D., C’1899, in memory of the Most Rev. Edward P. Allen, C’1878, bishop of Mobile, Ala., and president of the university from 1884 to 1897.

The Reverend Philip A. Barrett Scholarship Prize is awarded to the winner of a student competition in research projects. It was originated and initially funded each year by Professor John Morrison until his death in 1985. Now permanently endowed through gifts from alumni, family and others in memory of Fr. Barrett, who for decades was a beloved faculty member and administrator at the Mount.

The Sister M. Basil, O.S.F., Memorial Prize is awarded to the senior who represents in an extraordinary way the Catholic ideals of the university, to be named by the provost. Founded in 1977 by the entire university community in memory of the many years of service given to the university by the late Sister M. Basil and the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia.

The Monsignor Bradley Memorial Prize is awarded for the highest scholastic average throughout the business administration course. Founded by the Council of the College in memory of Monsignor Bernard J. Bradley, LL.D., C’1889, president of the university from 1911 to 1936.

The Leo T. Collier Memorial Prize for outstanding achievement in English and/or journalism was founded by Gertrude Collier Irwin, Robert Collier Irwin and W. Burke Irwin, the sister and nephews of the late Leo T. Collier, C’14.

The Brother Odran Austin Crowley, F.S.C., Memorial Prize is for the member of the senior class who has distinguished himself or herself in the study of the Spanish language during his or her attendance at the university. Founded by Edward T. Ryan, assistant professor of modern languages, in memory of the late Brother Odran Austin Crowley, F.S.C., professor of Spanish and former president of St. Mary’s College of California.

The Joanne Vignali Cushman Memorial Prize is given to a student who consistently demonstrates those qualities essential to dedication in the field of education. Founded by Joseph A. Vignali.

The Rev. James T. Delaney Award was founded by alumni of the sociology department and friends of Father James Delaney for that student who, through academic excellence and service to the university and the community, exemplifies the values that Father Delaney represents.

The Erskine-Felber-Leonhardt Prize is awarded to the member of the senior class who has distinguished himself or herself in the study of the German language during his or her attendance at the university. Founded by Edward T. Ryan, former chairman of the foreign languages department, in honor of Inge Leske Erskine and in memory of Dr. Irma Felber and Dr. Hans Leonhardt, all members of the faculty of Michigan State University during World War II.

The Edward J. Flanagan Memorial Prize for the member of the senior class who best represents the tradition of Mount St. Mary’s University in scholarship, conduct and leadership. Founded by the Rev. Msgr. Hugh J. Phillips, C’31, president emeritus, in memory of Edward J. Flanagan, Lieut. U.S.M.C., C’51, Rahway, N.J., who died February 8, 1953, of wounds received in action in Korea.

The Monsignor Denis J. Flynn Memorial Prize is awarded for the highest average maintained throughout the course in English. Founded by the late Monsignor John J. Starr, LL.D., C’08, in memory of Monsignor Denis J. Flynn, LL.D., C’1880, president of the university from 1905-1911.

The Marianna Ring Gluth Prize is founded by the alumnae of St. Joseph’s College in memory of Marianna Ring Gluth, St. Joseph’s College, C’54, for the member of the senior class who has attained the highest average in sociology.

The Professor Dominic G. Greco Prize is to be awarded to a predental or premedical student who has been accepted into dental or medical school, who has demonstrated dedication to his or her fellow students, and who has been a credit to Mount St. Mary’s University. Founded by Frank Merolla, D.D.S., C’63, in appreciation of the late Dominic G. Greco, professor of biology.

The Professor Robert J. M. Henke Memorial Prize in French is for the member of the junior class who has distinguished him/herself in the study of the French language during his/her attendance at Mount St. Mary’s. Founded by Mrs. M. Dolores Joy Henke, C’82, and Dr. Robert J.M. Henke Jr., C’77, in memory of the late Professor Robert J. M. Henke, associate professor of languages at Mount St. Mary’s from 1946-1984.

The Edward T. Hogan Memorial Prize is given for the highest scholastic average throughout the four years of the prelegal course. Founded by Mrs. Edward T. Hogan in memory of her husband, Edward T. Hogan, LL.B., LL.D., C’14.

The Rev. John B. Holley Memorial Prize is for the senior who has distinguished himself or herself in service to church and community during his or her college career, to be named by the director of campus ministry and the president of the student government. Founded by the student government of Mount St. Mary’s University and the Rev. Daniel C. Nusbaum, former university chaplain, in memory of the late Rev. John B. Holley, member of the seminary and university faculty, 1968-1975.

The Dr. Judy Ramoy Johnstone Endowed Prize was established by her students, friends, colleagues and family to honor the accomplishments of Dr. Johnstone, who served the university as professor for 28 years and as chair and director of teacher education from 1985-2000. Qualities that form the core of her character are leadership, initiative, creative thinking, respect for others and a love of literacy. This prize is awarded to a senior teacher candidate, chosen by the faculty of the education department, who embodies the qualities that define Dr. Johnstone’s character and demonstrates excellence in teaching and service to the university, school or home communities.

The Monsignor Robert R. Kline Prize is for the major in psychology who has attained the highest scholastic average. Founded by the class of 1941 in appreciation of the services of their classmate, Monsignor Robert R. Kline, president of the university from 1961 to 1967.

The John M. Kolon Memorial Award was founded by an anonymous benefactor of the university, for the member of the senior class who, in his or her daily life, has demonstrated outstanding personal courage, and who has been an inspiration to his or her fellow classmates and the entire Mount St. Mary’s University community.

The J. Daniel Larsen Memorial Prize was founded by John Milton, lecturer in modern and classical languages, in memory of J. Daniel Larsen, B.A., M.A., at the University of California, Berkeley, and educator in San Francisco from 1962 to 1991, for the member of the senior class who has distinguished himself or herself in the study of the French and/or the Latin languages.

The Lewis W. McAllister Prize is awarded to a senior nominated by the music faculty of the university for excellence in the study of music. It was founded by the faculty, students and alumni of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

The Professor Richard J. McCullough Memorial Prize for excellence in mathematics is a memorial established in the name of Professor Richard J. McCullough, late of the university faculty. This prize is established by his brothers, Leonard and James, his sister, Mrs. Cecilia Dougherty, and her son, Father Louis S. Dougherty, C’41, S’44.

The McGraw Memorial Prize is awarded for the highest average maintained throughout the year in analytical mathematics. Founded by the late John T. McGraw, Esq., LL.D. (Hon. ’07).

The Margaret E. and Eugene C. McKeon Sr. Memorial Prize was founded in 1987 by their three sons: Eugene C. McKeon Jr., C’53; Clement E. McKeon, C’51; and James C. McKeon Sr., C’53.

The Monsignor George D. Mulcahy Memorial Prize for an undergraduate in the university who has distinguished himself or herself in service to his or her fellow man. Founded by the late Monsignor Louis J. Mendelis, S.T.D., LL.D., C’24, in appreciation of the services of the late Monsignor George D. Mulcahy, M.A., LL.D., former rector of the seminary.

The James M. Murray Memorial Prize is given to the student majoring in chemistry who has distinguished himself or herself in this area of study. The recipient is decided by vote of the members of the science department. Established by his family and friends in memory of the late Lt. Col. James Michael Murray, M.D., C’68.

The Professor Thomas J. Norris Memorial Prize for an outstanding student admitted to a school of medicine. The recipient is decided by a vote of the faculty of the science department. Founded by Franklin E. Verdon, M.D., C’32, in appreciation for the dedication and friendship of the late Professor Thomas J. Norris.

The Philip R. O’Connell Memorial Prize is for a member of the student body who has done outstanding work in the field of publications or communications arts. Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Smith in memory of the late Philip R. O’Connell Jr., C’64.

The Rev. John J. O’Neill Memorial Prize is for the member of the senior class who has distinguished himself/herself in the study of history. Founded by the late Monsignor Louis J. Mendelis, S.T.D., LL.D., C’24, in memory of the Rev. John J. O’Neill, M.A., C’06, professor of modern languages in the university from 1913 to 1956.

The Gerald C. Orosz Memorial Prize is presented by the alumni of the education department to the member of the senior class in the education program with the highest scholastic average throughout the four years.

The Monsignor Hugh J. Phillips Prize is given to the member of the freshman class who has attained the highest average. Founded by the late Monsignor Louis J. Mendelis, S.T.D., LL.D., C’24, in appreciation of the services of Monsignor Hugh J. Phillips, M.A., president emeritus.

The Nona S. and Jerome V. Redmond Prize is for the member of the senior class who has distinguished herself or himself in the study of philosophy. Founded by the Rev. Paul V. Redmond, M.A., S.T.L., professor of philosophy, Mount St. Mary’s University, in honor of his parents, Nona S. and Jerome V. Redmond.

The Edmund Ryan Memorial Prize is awarded to the member of the sophomore class who has attained the highest general average throughout the two years of the university course. Founded by the late Monsignor Louis Mendelis, S.T.D., LL.D., C’24, in memory of the late Edmund J. Ryan, C’1888, faculty member from 1889 to 1926.

The Seton Prize for the highest average maintained throughout the course in biology was founded by the late William Seton III, Captain, U.S.N., LL.D., C’1855, grandson of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, in memory of the members of the Seton family who are buried in the university cemetery.

The Francis E. and Helen E. Shaum Memorial Prize for the member of the senior class who has distinguished himself or herself in four years of chorale music and made it their avocation. Founded by the Rev. David W. Shaum, Ph.D., longtime professor of music at Mount St. Mary’s University.

The Monsignor Tierney Memorial Prize for the highest general average maintained by a member of the junior class throughout the three years of the college course was founded by the late Monsignor Louis J. Mendelis, S.T.D., LL.D., C’24, in memory of the Rev. Msgr. John J. Tierney, D.D., C’1880, a member of the faculty from 1884 to 1941.

The Agostino and Anna Trovaioli Memorial Prize is for the senior who has distinguished himself or herself in the area of history of art during his or her attendance at the university. Founded by their son and daughters in memory of their parents.

The Watterson Memorial Prize for excellence in English (determined by the best essay on a literary topic) was founded by the late Mrs. A.V. D. Watterson in memory of her husband, a member of the class of 1875, and for many years president of the National Alumni Association.

The Class of 1950 Memorial Prize for achievement was founded in 1995 by members of the class of 1950 to provide an annual monetary prize for achievement to either a student or a faculty member. It was established in fond memory of departed friends and classmates.