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Previous Winners of the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award

The Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award supports field projects which result in a tangible, positive action for the betterment of the natural environment or improvement in environmental quality. Preference is given to Environmental Studies majors who are continuing UC Santa Cruz undergraduate students. Awards are based on scholastic ability, demonstrated initiative, and potential for successful completion. Students who receive this award are required to submit a final report to the Environmental Studies Department and the Friends Foundation International.

2021

Grace Brieger
Grace Brieger was a recipient of the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2021.
Samantha Rozal
Samantha Rozal was a recipient of the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2021.

2019

Lilianne de la Espriella
Lilianne de la Espriella was awarded the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2018-19.

2018

Leslie Madarang
Leslie Madarang was awarded the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2017-18.

2017

Riri Shibata
Riri Shibata was awarded the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2016-17.

2015

Annika Rose Person
Annika Rose Person was awarded the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2014-15.

2014

Adriana Murgula
Adriana Murgula was awarded the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2013-14.

2013

Charlotte Read
Charlotte Read was awarded the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2012-13.

2012

Sara Sampson
Sara Sampson was awarded the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2011-12.

2011

Johnathan Becker
Johnathan Becker was awarded the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2010-11.
Jacqueline Rose
Jacqueline Rose was awarded the Richard A. Cooley Memorial Award in 2010-11.