Established by William L. Sanders to provide awards for superior accomplishment in 19th century English literature (including American literature). The award is based on a critical essay or research paper written in a course in 19th century American or British literature.

Year Recipient
2015 Emma Buening
2014 Jack Sussman
2013 Tessa Cannon
2012 Adithya Manohar
2011 Anni Liu
2010 Brian Trubowitz '12
2009 Alena Frate '09
2008 1st – Nitin Rai ’08
2007 1st – Madhu Hewakapuge ’09
2006 1st – Yulia Strizheus ’06
2nd – Nitin Rai ’08
2005 Simon Brown ’08
2004 Addy Burr ’04
2003 Lara Hillard ’04