The $500 annual award is funded by the generosity of Maryann Macinko is named after George Macinko, who taught in the Geography Department for more than thirty years. Dr. Macinko taught a variety of courses with a particular emphasis on conservation and environmental studies, and with his wife has been very active in the local community. This award is given each year to a junior who has done well in classes and displays the potential to become a lifelong geographer.

Congratulations are extended to the following students who have received an award:

2021 Macinko Award Recipient

• Heidi Flores-Montiel

2020 Macinko Award Recipient

• Sean Tanner

2019 Macinko Award Recipient

• Andrew (Aj) Fangman

2018 Macinko Award Recipient

• Isaac Anzlovar

2017 Macinko Award Recipient

• Savannah Hutchins

2016 Macinko Award Recipient

• Nicky Ramirez

2015 Macinko Award Recipient

• Ian Williams

2014 Macinko Award Recipient

• Eric Holmstrom

2013 Macinko Award Recipient

• Evan Prior

2012 Macinko Award Recipient

• Helen Mockel

2011 Macinko Award Recipient

• Scott Cobb

2010 Macinko Award Recipient

• Igor Tapalatski

2009 Macinko Award Recipient

• Kurt McCanles

2008 Macinko Award Recipient

• Erik Bestrom

2007 Macinko Award Recipient

• Teresa Burroughs

2006 Macinko Award Recipient

• Korbie Vicklund

2005 Macinko Award Recipient

• Rebekah LaBar

2004 Macinko Award Recipient

• Leah K Sherrell