Dr. Linda A. Bennett

• Board of Visitors’ Eminent Faculty Award, The University of Memphis, 2003
• Meritorious Faculty Award, College of Arts and Science, The University of Memphis, 1999
• Superior Performance In University Research (SPUR) Award, The University of Memphis, 1994
• Distinguished Contribution to Family Systems Research Annual Award, American Family Therapy Association, 1991
• Annual Research Award, Sigma Xi, Memphis State Chapter, 1990

Dr. Melissa Checker

• A & E Annual Junior Scholar Award, Anthropology and the Environment, American Anthropological Association, 2004
• Outstanding Dissertation Award in Social Sciences, New York University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 2003
• Dean’s Dissertation Award, New York University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 2001
• Peter Kong-ming New Student Paper Award, Society for Applied Anthropology, 2000
• Roy Rappaport Student Paper Prize, American Anthropological Association, Anthropology and Environment Section, 1998

Dr. Ruthbeth Finerman

• Fulbright Scholar, Fulbright Foundation, 1999
• Professional Development Award, The University of Memphis, 1999
• Thomas Briggs Foundation Teaching Award, The University of Memphis, 1998
• Distinguished Teaching Award, The University of Memphis, 1997

Dr. Jane M. Henrici

• Public Service Award, Vice-Provost for Extended Programs, The University of Memphis, 2003-2004
• Public Service Award, Vice-Provost for Extended Programs, The University of Memphis, 2002-2003
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Pennsylvania State University, 1998-2001

Dr. Stanley E. Hyland

• The Award for Excellence in Engaged Scholarship, The University of Memphis, 2005
• Harold Love Outstanding Community Involvement Award, Tennessee Higher Education Commission, 2000 
• Alma Bucovaz Award for Urban Service, University College, 2000
• Best Practices Award for Memphis Maps, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1998
• Unsung Neighborhood Hero Award, Neighborhood Small Grants Program, Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, 1998 
• Superior Performance in University Research Award, Memphis State University, 1993 & 1989, 1988 & 1987, 1986 & 1985, 1984
• 1991 Neighborhoods U.S.A. Notable Award, Neighborhoods U.S.A., 1991 

Dr. Satish Kedia

• The Summit Award, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Tennessee Dept. of Health, 2005
• College of Arts & Sciences Early Career Research Award, The University of Memphis, 2003 
• Award of Excellence, Memphis Area Nutrition Council, 2001
• Viji Jeganathan Scholarship for Cross-Cultural Understanding, Office of International Affairs, University of Kentucky, 1993
• Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant, University of Kentucky, 1992

Dr. Charles Williams

• The Summit Award, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Tennessee Dept. of Health, 2005
• Alma Bucovaz Award for Urban Services, University College, The University of Memphis, 2003
• University of Tennessee McNair Scholars Faculty, The University of Tennessee, 2000 
• Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Certificate of Appreciation, 2000
• The A.W. Willis, Jr. Award, Memphis Landmarks Commission Preservation Award, 1998
• Certificate of Appreciation, Douglas, Bungalow and Crump Communities, 1997
• The Martin Luther King Human Rights Award, The University of Memphis Human Rights Committee, 1997 

Dr. Daniel C. Swan

• First Place, Publication Award, American Association of Museums, 2004
• Book Award Finalist, Oklahoma Center for the Book, 2000
• Outstanding Interpretive Exhibition Award, Oklahoma Museums Association, 1996
• Outstanding Publication Award, Oklahoma Museums Association, 1996
• Fellow, American Anthropological Association, 1990