# Awards

**Source**: https://berkeley.yale.edu/college-resources/awards
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Berkeley honors members of its community with various prizes conferred by the Head of College and Dean.

## FIRST-YEAR PRIZE

One honor bestowed upon Berkeley’s newest members at the end of their first year is the Samantha Landau Beggs Prize. This prize is given to a first-year student whose presence is profoundly felt throughout the Berkeley community. Like Samantha, this individual should exhibit an indescribable flair: a spirit and love for people, fun, and life; a tenacious pursuit of academic and artistic excellence; and a deep understanding of the intricacies of the world in which we live.

## SENIOR PRIZES

Most of the prizes are awarded to Berkeley seniors to recognize their contributions to the College, be it academic or social. The senior prizes are:

- **ATHLETIC PRIZE** Given to the senior who has contributed most to the College’s athletic program.
- **BISHOP BERKELEY PRIZE** Awarded to that member of the College who has “best discovered the intellectual potentialities of a university.”
- **FELLOWS’ PRIZE** For that member of the College who has “brought the most light and air” to the College.
- **MEAD CUP** Given to a senior who has contributed the most in leadership and service.
- **CHARLES SEYMOUR PRIZE** (1963) Richard L. Purdy, B.A. 1925, as a memorial to Charles Seymour, B.A. 1908, first Head of Berkeley College, and President of the University 1937-50. To be awarded annually to that Berkeley senior who has maintained the highest standing in the humanities.
- **TRIFFIN PRIZE** To be awarded annually to the Berkeley senior with the best record in the social sciences.
- **REGINALD L. TUCKER PRIZE** Awarded to a senior who, either through formal leadership roles or by the force of his or her own personality, has helped make Berkeley College a closer, more vital community.
- **WOHLENBERG PRIZE** Established in honor of Walter J. Wohlenberg, Dean of the School of Engineering 1948-55, and a Fellow of the College 1933-56. For an outstanding senior in the field of engineering or physical sciences.
- **CRIMSON AND SILVER** This award is given by the college council to the senior who has worked to improve the quality of life in the college.
- **BERKELEY ARTS PRIZE**
- **HEAD OF COLLEGE’S PRIZE**