Alpha Psi Omega

A national honor society in promoting excellence in Dramatics.

Omicron Sigma

A national honor society recognizing outstanding achievement in Communication.

Sigma Tau Delta

A national honor society promoting excellence in the study of English language and Literature.

Lambda Pi Eta

Lambda Pi Eta is the official undergraduate communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association. Berea's Omicron Sigma chapter formally inducts new members each Spring. To be eligible, a student must have:

• Completed 60 overall semester hours
• Completed at least 12 semester hours of communication study
• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• A communication studies GPA of at least 3.25

Lyle and Dorothy Ferer Cary Award for Excellence in Writing

The Lyle and Dorothy Ferer Cary Award is to be presented to Berea College junior or senior who achieve excellence in writing. The form of writing may be scholarly or creative, and may be in response to a class assignment or independently conceived. Communication ScholarshipAwarded to the student or students either majoring or minoring in Communication with the most outstanding record, in both academic work and performance. Recipients may be graduating seniors or recent graduates.

Florence Prize for Essays

The Florence Prize for Essays was endowed in 1919 by a gift from Edmund C. Westervelt of Corpus Christi, Texas. Prizes are offered for the best essays by students on a subject of public interest. A committee of the faculty, consisting of the chairpersons of the English and Social Science Departments, administers the essay contest. The committee will designate the number and amount of the prizes to be offered.

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Jerome W. Hughes Humanities Enrichment Award

The Jerome W. Hughes Humanities Enrichment Award was established by family, friends, and former students of Dr. Jerome W. Hughes, Professor Emeritus of English at Berea College. The purpose of the award is to support a variety of experiences in the arts to enrich students' appreciation of the humanities.

Francis S. Hutchins Awards

These awards for creative work in the humanities honor President Emeritus Francis S. Hutchins on the basis of merit by a panel of judges, the awards go to juniors and seniors who have meritorious, creative or critical works.

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Thomas M. and Janet C. Kreider Theatre Award

The Thomas and Janet Kreider Fund was established in 1987. Dr. Kreider was Chester D. Tripp Professor of the Humanities (1952-1987) and Mrs. Kreider was Director of Public Relations (1974-1984) at Berea College. Income from the fund enables a full-time Berea student seriously interested in any phase of professional theatre to go to a major theatre-drama center to see professionally produced plays and other dramatic performances.

Paul Nelson Power Scholarship Award

The Paul Nelson Power Scholarship Award was established in 1998 by students, friends and family to honor his boundless energy and enthusiasm for theater. The award will provide funds to enable students to pursue learning opportunities and experiences in the performing arts. Student initiated projects may include, but are not limited to travel, study, apprenticeships, producing or attending performances.

Emily Ann Smith Scholarship

The Emily Ann Smith Scholarship was established by friends and students of Miss Smith to honor excellence in the study of the English language. It is given annually to junior or senior English majors.

Mary Macauley Smith Memorial Scholarship

The Mary Macauley Smith Memorial Scholarship is given each year to a graduating senior from the humanities. The student must demonstrate a commitment to her or his chosen field of study and the liberal arts through academic excellence in major courses and in general education.

May B. Smith English Composition Award

This award was established by Mrs. Margaret Smith McDonald, '52, and her husband, Thomas, with an additional gift from Pitney-Bowes, to honor Miss May B. Smith, a former Chairperson of the Department of English. The award goes to the students who demonstrate skill in the writing of non-fictional prose.

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Thornton Wilder in Dramatic Writing Award

The award goes to a student or students who demonstrate excellence in the field of dramatic writing. The Department of English and Theatre acknowledges the generosity of the family of Thornton Wilder in funding this award.

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