Lothar Tresp Outstanding Honors Professor Award
Originally named the Outstanding Honors Professor Award, this award was dedicated to Lothar Tresp, former Honors Program Director, in the mid-1990s. It recognizes superior teaching and dedication to Honors students in senior faculty members. Determined by the Honors Faculty Council and the Honors Program, this award is presented annually at our graduation awards banquet.

The J. Hatten Howard III Award
This award, named after late geology professor J. Hatten Howard III, was established to recognize faculty members who exhibit special promise in teaching Honors courses early in their careers. Determined by the Honors Faculty Council and the Honors Program, this award is presented annually at our graduation awards banquet.