Awards and Prizes
The Alumni Prize
First presented in 1986 and sponsored by Swarthmore's Black Alumni, it is awarded annually to honor the sophomore or junior student(s) who has shown exemplary academic performance and community service.
James H. Batton '72 Award
Endowed in the memory of James H. Batton '72 by G. Isaac Stanley '73 and Ava Harris Stanley, MD '72, it is awarded to the student(s) who has demonstrated personal growth or career development.
Kathyrn L. Morgan Award
Given in honor of one of the Swarthmore community's most cherished and revered elders, this award is given periodically to a faculty and staff member of the Swarthmore College community in recognition of their significant contributions to the BCC community at the College; learn more about the recipients. These contributions may be in the areas of scholarship, professional services, student life, or mentoring. Inaugurated in 1992.
Jerry Wood Memorial Excellence and Leadership Award
Presented in commemoration of this ancestor's commitment to the Swarthmore Community, recognizes the student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and has made a significant contribution to the College Community. Inaugurated in 2000.
The Black Cultural Center Freshmen of the Year Award
Acknowledges a first year student(s), who has been an exceptional leader and made significant contributions to the Swarthmore community. Inaugurated in 2000.
The Black Cultural Center Leadership Award
Commends the graduating senior(s) who sustained the legacy of Swarthmore student leadership through representative and constructive activism. Inaugurated in 2000.
The Black Cultural Center's Director's Special Recognition Award
Given to those students who have proudly represented the BCC to the Swarthmore community on the campus. Inaugurated in 2000.
The Chuck James Literary Prize
Awarded to the graduating senior who has made the greatest contribution to the literary life of the Swarthmore Community. Inaugurated in 2005.
Maurice G. Eldridge ‘61 Community Service Award
The Maurice G. Eldridge ‘61 Community Service Award is awarded to a graduating Senior that has served the Black Cultural Center Community, as well as the Swarthmore Community-at-large with a commitment to academic excellence linked to socially responsible and civic engagement.
