Residential College Prizes

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.”

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.

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.

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.

TRIFFIN PRIZE. To be awarded annually to the Berkeley senior with the best record in the social sciences.

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.