The Walter J. Seeley Scholastic Award
This award is presented annually by the Engineers' Student
Government to that member of the graduating class of the
school who achieved the highest scholastic average in all
subjects, and who has shown diligence in pursuit of an
engineering education. The award was initiated to honor the
spirit of academic excellence and professional diligence
demonstrated by the late Dean Emeritus Walter J. Seeley.
It is hoped that this award will serve as a symbol of the
man and the ideals for which he stood. The name of the
recipient is inscribed on a plaque displayed in the
Engineering Building.
The School of Engineering Service Award
This award, established in 1978, is given to those graduating
seniors who, by their contributions of time, effort, and spirit,
have significantly benefitted the community of the Pratt
School of Engineering. The names of the recipients are inscribed
on a plaque displayed in the Engineering Building.
The Otto Meier, Jr. Tau Beta Pi Award
This award was established in recognition of Dr. Meier's
leadership in establishing the North Carolina Gamma Chapter
in 1948 and his continuous service as chapter advisor
until 1975. This award is given annually to the graduating
Tau Beta Pi member who symbolizes best the distinguished scholarship
and exemplary character required for membership.
The name of the recipient is inscribed on a plaque displayed
in the Engineering Building.