Several awards are granted each year at the spring convocation. The awards and 2013-14 winners announced at spring 2014 convocation were:
- Noelle Scelina received the J Harlen Bretz Award for Outstanding Senior Geology Major: This award is given to the senior geology or earth science major who has excelled in all areas.
- David Huggins ’14 received the W. A. Tarr Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Leadership in Geology: This award is given to the senior geology or earth science major who has excelled in undergraduate academics and leadership.
- The Faculty Award for Leadership in Geology was presented to Stephen Detwiler ’14: This award is given to the senior geology or earth science major who has demonstrated strong leadership and a sustained commitment to serving the department.
- Glenn Tigner, ’15 was winner of Bill and Virginia Dunn Alumni Award for the Outstanding Junior Geology Major.
- Emily Ebaugh ’16 was winner of the Alumni Award for the Outstanding Sophomore Geology Major.