SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently hosted its Business Plan and Product Prototype Competition, which challenges students to develop an entrepreneurial business plan fulfilling the need of a specific group of consumers. In the Fall 2021 semester, two teams of students took home the trophy.

This award is presented on occasion to seniors who distinguish themselves in philosophical inquiry and show exceptional dedication to, and scholarly ability in, the discipline of philosophy.

The Department of Philosophy honors its 2021 Departmental Scholar. To achieve the honor, a student must earn an average of 3.50 or better.

The Philosophy Distinguished Leadership Award is given to senior(s) who have distinguished themselves by their exceptional dedication to philosophical pursuits and outstanding service to the SUNY Potsdam Department of Philosophy.

The Charlie Smith Calculus Prize is a cash award given to the Calculus II student(s) in the spring semester of the year who have the highest score on the common final.

SUNY Potsdam recently recognized students and faculty mentors for excellence in research and creative projects, following the College's 2021 Learning and Research Fair.

This Charlie Smith Calculus Prize is a cash award given to the SUNY Potsdam Calculus I student in the fall of the year that makes the highest score on the common final.

The Pi Mu Epsilon Senior Award is given by the Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society chapter at SUNY Potsdam to a graduating senior, in recognition of outstanding achievement in mathematics and for the promotion of scholarly activity in mathematics.

The Susan Dewitt Kaiser Award is given to the graduating mathematics major who has the highest academic average on record prior to the May graduation, who will also graduate with teacher certification, and who has also completed all academic years at SUNY Potsdam. The award was established in 1986 by the family and friends of the late Susan DeWitt Kaiser, mathematics teacher, Class of 1967.

The Clarence F. Stephens Mathematics Scholar Award is given to the non-graduating mathematics major who, by his or her achievement in mathematics, best personifies C. F. Stephens' vision of the mathematics student who is becoming all he or she is capable of being. The award is a check from the C. L. Smith Mathematics Scholarship Fund and SUNY Potsdam Foundation. In addition, the recipient is designated a Clarence F. Stephens Mathematics Scholar and his or her name is inscribed on a plaque displayed in Carson Hall. The recipients of the C. F. Stephens Mathematics Scholar Award are chosen by the mathematics faculty.

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics honored five students as its 2021 Mathematics Departmental Scholars. To achieve the honor, a student must earn a mathematics average of 3.50 or better, and a college GPA of 3.50 or better.

The Mathematics Alumni Award for Excellence in Mathematics was established by the alumni of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics, and is given to at least one graduating mathematics major chosen by the faculty. Each recipient has his/her name inscribed on a plaque that is on permanent display in the department. Additionally, a monetary award is given for excellence in mathematics to at least one outstanding senior, junior and sophomore mathematics major.

The Mathematics Alumni Award for Excellence in Mathematics was established by the alumni of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics, and is given to at least one graduating mathematics major chosen by the faculty. Each recipient has his/her name inscribed on a plaque that is on permanent display in the department. Additionally, a monetary award is given for excellence in mathematics to at least one outstanding senior, junior and sophomore mathematics major.

The Senior Mathematics Alumni Award for Excellence in Mathematics was established by the alumni of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics, and is given to at least one graduating mathematics major chosen by the faculty each year. Each recipient has his/her name inscribed on a plaque that is on permanent display in the department. Additionally, a monetary award is given for excellence in mathematics to at least one outstanding senior, junior and sophomore mathematics major.

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Biology recently honored students with its annual awards and scholarships.

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Biology recently recognized five students as Biology Departmental Scholars for the 2020-21 academic year.

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Anthropology recognized 34 First Year Scholars for their academic achievement during the 2020-21 year.

The Lambda Alpha Applied Anthropology Award is presented annually by the SUNY Potsdam Department of Anthropology.

The Lambda Alpha Minor Certificate is awarded by the SUNY Potsdam Department of Anthropology.

The Cheryl McMartin Award is presented annually by the SUNY Potsdam Department of Anthropology.

The Donald Armagost Award is presented annually by the SUNY Potsdam Department of Anthropology.

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Anthropology recently recognized two students as Archaeological Studies Departmental Scholars for the 2020-21 academic year.

The Birgit Weaver Award is generally awarded to seniors to recognize excellence in the museum studies minor.

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Anthropology recently recognized three students as Departmental Scholars.

The I. Thomas Stone Award is presented to the anthropology major who has produced the most professional example of anthropological original research and/or writing.

The Steven J. Marqusee Award is presented to the senior archaeological studies major or majors who have produced the most professional example of archaeological original research and/or writing. The award has been recently named in honor of the retired Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Steven J. Marqusee, whose teaching and leadership shaped SUNY Potsdam's archaeology and anthropology programs since 1976.

Named for the National Honor Society of Anthropology, the Lambda Alpha Award is offered by the Department of Anthropology's Alpha Chapter to the graduating senior or seniors who show the most promise in the pursuit of graduate studies.

Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam graduates have been recognized as the academic honorees for the Class of 2021. The award recipients are chosen by Faculty Senate and are specially recognized during Commencement.

The Project Leader Award is presented by the Department of Business Administration at SUNY Potsdam.

The Award for Outstanding Video is presented by the Department of Business Administration at SUNY Potsdam.