Eleanor Mae Ferguson Award is presented each year to the outstanding junior or senior woman Physical Education major who displays strong leadership, outstanding character, and high scholarship and who performs an active role in departmental and campus activities.

Ralph Hatley Sr. Award is presented to the outstanding junior or senior male Physical Education major who displays strong leadership, outstanding character, and high scholarship and who performs an active role in departmental and campus activities.

The Department of Health and Sport Sciences Outstanding Senior In Sport and Leisure Studies Award is presented annually in recognition of meritorious scholarship, leadership and service to the University, the community and the profession.

The Department of Health and Sport Sciences Outstanding Graduate Student Award is presented annually in recognition of meritorious scholarship, leadership and service to the University, the community and the profession.

The Department of Health and Sport Sciences Outstanding Senior In Health and Human Performance Award is presented annually in recognition of meritorious scholarship, leadership and service to the University, the community, and the profession.

The Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Outstanding Senior Award is presented annually to an outstanding senior majoring in Special Education and Rehabilitation who displays strong leadership, outstanding character and scholarship and takes an active role in departmental and campus activities.

The Frank Dyer, Jr. Kappa Delta Pi Junior Academic Achievement Award is presented annually to the junior having the highest grade point average.

The John R. Petry Kappa Delta Pi Senior Academic Achievement Award is presented annually to the senior having the highest grade point average.

The Department of Consumer Science And Education Outstanding Senior Award is presented each year to the graduating senior in the department with the highest academic average.

The Marquita L. Irland Scholars Award is presented annually to a graduate with outstanding contributions in the areas of leadership, service to the community, to the profession of family and consumer sciences, and scholarship.

The Memphis Education Association Award is presented each year to the graduating senior who, having graduated from the Memphis City Schools System and completed all college level work in a teacher education program at the University, has attained the highest grade point average of the students in this category.

The Heber E. Rumble Outstanding Student Teacher Award is presented each year to the student whose performance in student teaching is judged to be the most outstanding.

The Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Outstanding Early Childhood Major Award is presented annually to the Early Childhood Education major who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship, involvement in professional organizations, and professional potential.

The Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Outstanding Elementary Education Major Award is presented annually to the Elementary Education major who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship, involvement in professional organizations, and professional potential.

The Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Outstanding Master’s Degree Candidate Award is presented to the master’s candidate who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship, involvement in professional organizations, and professional integrity.

The Dean’s Award is presented annually on the basis of scholarship, professionalism, leadership, and service to the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, the University, and/or professional organizations.