We are very proud of our students!
Each year, our faculty members give an awards based on grade-point averages, academic achievements, and extra-curricular activities.  In addition, students who are inducted into  are honored. Among the awards students receive are:
- Joseph Bowden Neely Memorial Award for Outstanding Student in Anthropology (before 2020, Outstanding Student in Anthropology)
 
- NKU Award of Academic Excellence in Anthropology
- NKU Outstanding Student in Native American Studies Award
- NKU Outstanding Student in Celtic Studies Award
- NKU Outstanding Student in Ancient Civilization Studies Award
- NKU Outstanding Student in Evolutionary Studies
 
- NKU Anthropology Volunteer Award
- NKU Service Leadership in Anthropology Award
Previous Award Winners