The Women's Studies Program annually presents the following four awards:

Althea Stoeckel Award for Distinguished Service
Established in 1991, the Althea Stoeckel Award for Distinguished Service is given as a symbol of enduring friendship and a recognition of outstanding contributions toward the goals of the Women's Studies Program at Ball State University. It is awarded annually to a student, staff, faculty, administrator, or community member who has consistently made support of the Women's Studies Program a high priority. Potential award recipients are recommended by the Director of the Women's Studies Program. Each year the award recipient's name will be engraved on a perpetual plaque displayed in the Women's Studies office. Each recipient also will receive a plaque or other appropriate symbol that represents the spirit of the award. A cash or equivalent award is included in the Althea Stoeckel Award for Distinguished Service. Should there be more than one recipient, the cash award is to be divided evenly.Past Recipients:

1991 - Amy J. Sczesny
1992 - Lisa Avery
1993 - The Founding Sisters of Feminists for Action of Ball State University: Jennifer Dill, Andrea Klausing, Jayne Martin, Debra Myers, Rachael Winters
1994 - Jesse Smith
1995 - Elizabeth G. Danner
1996 - Rachel Chalmers
1997- Sharon Seager
1998 - Laura Helms
1999 - Jean Amman
2000 - Kathy Lucas
2001 - Julee Rosser
2002 - Ronald L. Johnstone
2003 - Colleen J. Seaton
2004 - Irene Goldman-Price
2005 - Richard Harris
2006 - Krista Quesenberry and Rachael Yde
2007 - Lauren Eison

Gender Equity Appreciation Award
Established in 1998, the Gender Equity Appreciation Award recognizes a campus unit for demonstrating significant commitment to the advancement of women through programs or services. Potential award recipients are recommended by the Director of the Women's Studies Program. Each year the award recipient's name will be engraved on a perpetual plaque displayed in the Women's Studies Program office. Each recipient will also receive a plaque or other appropriate symbol that represents the spirit of the award.Past Recipients:

1998 - Student Voluntary Services
1999 - Disabled Student Development
2000 - Work and Family Programs
2001 - Leadership and Service Programs
2002 - College of Sciences and Humanities
2003 - University Development
2004 - University Communications
2005 - Office of the Provost
2006 - Department of Social Work
2007 - North Quad Advising Center

Outstanding Women's Studies Activisim Award
Established in 2003, the Outstanding Activism Award recognizes outstanding contributions to activate change or improvement in women's lives. The recipient demonstrates excellence in and commitment to activism on the local, national, or international level.Past Recipients:

2003 - Katie Mellen and Linda Rabaldi
2004 - Erica Blair, Jon Hendricks, and Cheyanne Ritz
2005 - Adam McLachlan and Andrea Scamihorn
2006 - Feminists for Action
2007 - Betsy Mills and Manda Ostoich

Outstanding Women's Studies Student Award
Established in 1999, the Outstanding Women's Studies Student Award recognizes outstanding achievement by a women's studies student. Demonstrated excellence in academic performance, campus activities, or community service is required of the award recipients.
Potential award recipients are recommended by the Director of the Women's Studies Program. Each year the award recipient's name will be engraved on a perpetual plaque displayed in the Women's Studies office. Each recipient also will receive a plaque or other appropriate symbol that represents the spirit of the award. A $50.00 cash or equivalent award is included in the Outstanding Women's Studies Student Award. Should there be more than one recipient, the cash award is to be divided evenly.Past Recipients:

1999 - Christy Faux and Michelle Shawger
2000 - Bridget LeLoup and Carrie Lydon
2001 - Spring 2001 Women's Studies Interns Mandy Appel, Kristin Fisher, Sara Jones, Peg Lewman, Trisha Lilly, Carrie Lydon, Erin Sarbinoff, Carla Swager
2002 - Stacey Ergang
2003 - Jada Ach and Lori A. Sammons
2004 - Rashmi Patel
2005 - Ranada Bowie and Kristin Stout
2006 - Megan Gates and Laife Janovyak
2007 - Amy Hirtzel

Women's Studies Faculty Appreciation Award
Established in 2005, the Women’s Studies Faculty Appreciation Award recognizes a Ball State University faculty member or members for dedication to the academic goals of women’s studies and the commitment to challenge students to “claim their education.”

2005 - Elaine Cotner and Maude Jennings
2006 - Carolyn Malone
2007 - Carmen Siering