William L. Stewart, Jr. Awards The William L. Stewart, Jr. Awards are presented to students who have made outstanding contributions to co-curricular activities and events during the preceding  year at MIT.  The awards are provided under a grant from the W. L. Stewart, Jr. Memorial Foundation in memory of Mr. Stewart, a member of the MIT Corporation from 1952 until his death in 1963.   1999 Recipient(s): Ritu Gupta '99, Douglas E. Heimburger '00, Rita H. Lin '00, Brian Schneider G, Aaron D. Winthers '99, Nightline
	Harold J. Pettegrove Award The Harold J. Pettegrove Award is presented in recognition of outstanding service to intramural athletics.   1999 Recipient(s): Be A. Ware '99
	Pewter Bowl Award The Pewter Bowl Award is presented annually to a female senior who has shown the highest qualities of inspiration and leadership in contributing to women's athletics.   1999 Recipient(s): Robin C. Evans '99
	Admiral Edward L. Cochrane Award The Admiral Edward L. Cochrane Award is presented annually to a male senior who has shown the highest qualities of humility, leadership, and inspiration in intercollegiate athletics.   1999 Recipient(s): Ravi V. Sastry '99
	Betsy Schumacker Award The Betsy Schumacker Award is presented annually to an undergraduate woman for excellence in athletic  competition.   1999 Recipient(s): Deirdre K. Dunn '99
	Howard W. Johnson Award The Howard W. Johnson Award is presented annually to the male senior athlete of the year.   1999 Recipient(s): Joel Morales '99
	Malcolm G. Kispert Awards The Malcolm G. Kispert Awards are presented annually to the male and female senior scholar-athletes of the year.   1999 Recipient(s): Victoria A. Best '99, Jason C. Miller '99
	James R. Killian, Jr. Community Service Award The James R. Killian, Jr. Community Service Award is presented to the Interfraternity Council member organization with the most outstanding community service program.   1999 Recipient(s): Phi Delta Theta
	Order of Omega New Member Education Award The Order of Omega New Member Education Award was created in 1993 to recognize the Interfraternity Council member organization that has implemented the most outstanding pledge/new member education program.  Programs are evaluated on their effectiveness in providing positive support to their new members during their first year at MIT and preparing them for full membership in their respective organizations.   1999 Recipient(s): Theta Chi
	Reid Weedon '41 Alumni Relations Award The Reid Weedon '41 Alumni Relations Award is presented to the Interfraternity Council member organization that has promoted the greatest interactions between its members and alumni.   1999 Recipient(s): Delta Upsilon Fraternity
	Frederick Gardiner Fassett, Jr. Awards The Frederick Gardiner Fassett, Jr. Awards are presented annually to the male and female members of the Interfraternity Council who have unselfishly demonstrated the qualities of spirit, dedication, and service in furthering the ideals of MIT fraternity brotherhood and sisterhood.   1999 Recipient(s): Katie Hardacre '99, Delta Psi Duane Dreger '99, Sigma Nu
	Irwin Sizer Award for the Most Significant Improvement in MIT Education The Irwin Sizer Award is presented to any member or group in the Institute Community to honor significant innovations and improvements in MIT education.  The award is named in honor of Irwin W. Sizer, Dean of the Graduate School from 1967 -1975.   1999 Recipient(s): Peter Dourmashkin, Experimental Study Group
	Frank E. Perkins Award The Frank E. Perkins Award is given each year to a professor who has served as an excellent advisor and mentor for graduate students.  The award is named in honor of Frank E. Perkins, Dean of the Graduate School from 1983-1995.   1999 Recipient(s): Prof. Markus Zahn, Electrical Engineering Computer Science Prof. Stephen Van Evera, Political Science
	Graduate Student Council Teaching Awards The Graduate Student Council Teaching Awards are given each year to one professor or teaching assistant from each school, for excellence in teaching a graduate level course.   1999 Recipient(s): School of Engineering Axel Van Der Walle School of Architecture and Planning Prof. Neil Gershenfeld
	Goodwin Medal The Goodwin Medal is presented to a graduate student in recognition of conspicuously effective teaching. The award is given in memory of Harry Manley Goodwin, the first Dean of the Graduate School at MIT.   1999 Recipient(s): Babak Ayazifar G, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Marc D. Paradis G, Brain and Cognitive Sciences
	Everett Moore Baker Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching The Everett Moore Baker Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching is presented to faculty members, in recognition of exceptional interest and ability in the instruction of undergraduates.  The award is given in memory of Everett Moore Baker, Dean of Students from 1947-1950.   1999 Recipient(s): Asst. Prof. Daniel Frey
	Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching The Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching was established in 1990 by the School of Engineering to recognize outstanding contributions to undergraduate education by members of its faculty.  The award stands as a tribute to one of the School's finest teachers, Dr. Amar Bose, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and founder of the Bose Corporation.   1999 Recipient(s): Professor Herbert H. Einstein, Civil and Environmental Engineering
	Arthur C. Smith Award The Arthur C. Smith Award was established in 1996 on the occasion of Dean Smith's retirement from the position of Dean for Undergraduate Education and Student Affairs.  The award honors the service of Dean Smith and is presented to a member of the MIT faculty for meaningful contributions and devotion to undergraduate student life at MIT.   1999 Recipient(s): Assoc. Prof. Patricia J. Culligan, Civil and Environmental Engineering
	Kristen E. Finnegan Prize The Kristen E. Finnegan Prize recognizes the contribution of a graduate student to the Institute's effort in helping undergraduates to improve their writing skills.  This award was established in memory of Kristen E. Finnegan, a graduate student in Architecture and an outstanding teacher of writing, both as the Writing Requirement reader for the Department of Architecture and as a Graduate Fellow teaching in the Writing Practicum.   1999 Recipient(s): Saleem H. Ali G, DUSP
	Albert G. Hill Prize The Albert G. Hill Prize is awarded to minority juniors or seniors who have maintained high academic standards and have made continued contributions to improvement of the quality of life for minorities at MIT.   1999 Recipient(s): Dolores Cruz '00
	Laya W. Wiesner Award The Laya W. Wiesner Award is presented to an undergraduate woman who has most enhanced MIT community life.  The award honors Mrs. Wiesner for her contributions to women's activities at MIT.  The MIT Women's League, in cooperation with women faculty members, has established an endowment fund to provide this annual award.   1999 Recipient(s): May K. Tse '99
	Ronald E. McNair Scholarship Award The Ronald E. McNair Scholarship, established in Dr. McNair's honor by the Black Alumni/ae of MIT, recognizes a Black undergraduate who has demonstrated strong academic performance and who has made a considerable contribution to the minority community. Well known for his involvement in the MIT and surrounding community, Dr. Ronald E. McNair (Ph. D. '77) was a physicist and astronaut.  He died in the space shuttle Challengerexplosion.   1999 Recipient(s): Jason R. Dailey '99,  Debra T. Whitbourne '99
	Association of MIT Alumnae (AMITA) Senior Academic Award The Association of MIT Alumnae (AMITA) Senior Academic Award is presented to an outstanding senior woman who has demonstrated the highest level of academic excellence through her coursework and related professional activities at MIT.   1999 Recipient(s): Lisa R. Kinder '99
	Louis Sudler Prize in the Arts The Louis Sudler Prize in the Arts is presented to the graduating senior  who has demonstrated excellence or the highest standards of proficiency in music, theater, painting, sculpture, design, architecture, or film.  The prize is awarded from a fund established by Louis Sudler, arts patron and performer from the Chicago area.   1999 Recipient(s): Eto S. Otitigbe '99
	Laya and Jerome B. Wiesner Awards The Laya and Jerome B. Wiesner Awards are presented to students, living groups, organizations, or activities for achievement in the creative arts and in the performing arts.  The awards honor Dr. and Mrs. Wiesner for their contributions to the arts at MIT.  The Council for the Arts at MIT has established an endowment fund to provide these awards.   1999 Recipient(s): Petra S. Chong  '99,  Matthew J. Hanna '99, Julie A. Park '99
	Harold and Arlene Schnitzer Prize in the Visual Arts The Harold and Arlene Schnitzer Prize in the Visual Arts is presented annually by the Student Art Association to three MIT students who demonstrate excellence in creating a body of work in the visual arts.  This award was established through the generosity of Arlene and Harold Schnitzer, a member of the Class of 1944.   1999 Recipient(s): Richard R. Fletcher, G Matthew D. Hollingworth, G Vince E. Carballo '00
	Priscilla King Gray Award for Public Service The Priscilla King Gray Award was established by the Undergraduate Association in cooperation with the Public Service Center.  It recognizes an undergraduate exceptionally committed to public service at MIT and its surrounding communities.  The recipient of this award clearly demonstrates a personal dedication to social change, prolonged and in depth involvement, and initiative in a leadership capacity. The award honors the inspirational contributions Priscilla King Gray has made to public service at MIT.   1999 Recipient(s): Jennifer A. Kelly '99
	James N. Murphy Award The James N. Murphy Award is presented to an employee of the Institute whose spirited contributions to the Institute family have won a place in the hearts of students.   1999 Recipient(s): Daniel T. Engelhardt, Office of Academic Services Carol Phillips, Chemical Engineering
	Gordon Y Billard Award The Gordon Y Billard Award is presented to a member of the faculty, non-faculty employee, or one not necessarily affiliated with the Institute, for special service of outstanding merit performed for the Institute.  The Award is made from a fund established by Gordon Y Billard, a member of the Class of 1924.   1999 Recipient(s): Mr. John D. Corley, Jr., Professor Stephen C. Graves
	Karl Taylor Compton Prizes The Karl Taylor Compton Prizes are presented to students in recognition of outstanding contributions in promoting high standards of achievement and good citizenship within the MIT community.  The awards are made in honor of Dr. Karl Taylor Compton, President of MIT from 1930-48, through gifts from members and friends of the Boston Stein Club.   1999 Recipient(s): Van L. Chu '99, Maisha K. Gray '99, Jeremy D. Sher '99

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