Mathematics Department Awards and Recognition
The Mathematics Department is proud to recognize students whose achievements reflect
excellence in mathematical study, academic performance, future promise, and service
to the discipline. Through awards honoring outstanding achievement in calculus, excellence
in mathematics, commitment to mathematics education, distinguished senior accomplishment,
and continued academic success, we celebrate students who embody the values of scholarship,
intellectual curiosity, character, and leadership. Explore the awards below to learn
more about each honor and the students who have earned these distinctions.
Click on an award below to read its description and access the page listing its recipients.
Calculus I Award
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in Calculus I.
Recipient HistoryCalculus Sequence Award
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding performance throughout the calculus sequence, from Calculus I through Differential Equations.
Recipient HistoryAudrey Gackenheimer-Henson Award for Excellence in Mathematics
Awarded to a mathematics student who has demonstrated excellence in mathematical study, intellectual curiosity, and a sustained commitment to academic achievement. The award is presented on the recommendation of the Mathematics Department faculty in recognition of exceptional performance and promise in the field of mathematics.
Recipient HistoryP.J. Moore, Jr. Mathematics Education Award
Awarded to a mathematics student pursuing secondary teacher certification who is committed to secondary education, shows strong promise as a mathematics educator, and exemplifies the character of a positive role model. Presented on the recommendation of Mathematics Department faculty for outstanding potential in mathematics education.
Recipient HistoryEdward W. Hilderbrandt Outstanding Senior Award in Mathematics (formerly the Outstanding Senior Award)
Awarded to a senior mathematics major who has demonstrated outstanding performance throughout their time at Southern Adventist University, exhibiting academic excellence, intellectual growth, and a sustained commitment to the study of mathematics. This endowed award is presented on the recommendation of the Mathematics Department faculty in recognition of exceptional achievement and promise in the field of mathematics.
Recipient HistoryTop Achiever Award
Awarded to a mathematics student who has demonstrated academic excellence, strong character, and promise for future achievement. This scholarship is presented at the annual Awards Convocation on the recommendation of the Mathematics Department faculty in recognition of outstanding performance and continued pursuit of a degree in mathematics.
Recipient History