The Communication Department bestows two awards annually.  The Aristotle Award is given to the top junior student and the McLuhan Award is given to the top graduating senior.  Both awards were originated via a special bequeath from Professor Emeritus Richard Dillman.  Each honoree receives a certificate of recognition and his/her name engraved on a plaque located in the Communication Department.  Listed below are past winners.

Year	Aristotle Award	McLuhan Award
2000	Jennifer Donner
2001	Benjamin Graff	Jennifer Donner
2002	Edward Schultheis	Benjamin Graff
2003	Katie Henley	Chris Fulton
2004	Michael Vyskocil	Lahanna Catalino
2005	Kristen Wolf	Michael Vyskocil
2006	Nelson Stydinger	Ashley Ramos
2007	Maria Anselmo	Nelson Stydinger