Diane Nelson Prize
The Diane Nelson Prize in Cultural Anthropology is awarded annually to the graduating senior major judged to have the most distinguished record in the major. The award is named in honor of Diane Nelson, a beloved teacher, friend and colleague of Duke's Cultural Anthropology Department for 21 years.
Paul Farmer Award
The Paul Farmer Award for Justice and Social Responsibility is awarded annually to the graduating senior major judged to have demonstrated the strongest commitment to academic excellence and social justice. The Award is named in honor of anthropologist, doctor, and humanitarian Paul Farmer, a 1982 Duke graduate who majored in Anthropology.