The award is given based on a vote of the faculty of the Accounting Department. The Clark Memorial Science Service Award was established in 1984 by the Biology faculty to honor Dr. Fred E. Clark, Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Biology. It is given to the student making the greatest contribution to the Science Department programs and activities. The Walter B. Clark Maximum Effort Award was established in 1995 to honor Mr. Walter B. Clark, founder of Mid-South Insurance Company and is presented to a graduating Reeves School of Business student at Awards Day. It is given to an individual who has demonstrated maximum effort in overcoming hardship, commitment, work ethic, and is likely to be successful in the future.
Nominations are open to students and faculty.
The advisor for the nominated student should substantiate the award criteria. The Joe Cannata Memorial Award is given in memory of former Methodist College student Joe Cannata. The receipient is a senior Sociology major selected by the Sociology faculty in recognition of academic achievement and service in advancement of the discipline. The Edna L. Contardi English Award was established in 1970 by students Charles G. Hartman, James T. Gwyn, and Stephen A. Magnotta in honor of the former Professor of English. The one hundred-dollar honorarium is presented to the graduating English major with the highest GPA in English.