Bunner Prize
The Bunner Prize for critical writing on American literature is awarded by the English Department in memory of Henry Cuyler Bunner, a novelist who wanted to attend Columbia but was "regretfully unable" to. It was established in 1896. This award recognizes Columbia degree candidates who present the best essay on any topic dealing with American literature. Senior essays on an American topic will automatically be considered for this award.
Winners
- 2014: Amalia Scott
- 2013: Peter James Conroy
- 2012: Daniel Valella
- 2011: Seo Hee Im
- 2010: Ryan Alberts
- 2009: Max Tobin
- 2008: Finn Dusenbery
- 2007: Jonathan Blitzer
- 2006: Gillian Osborne
- 2005: Nikil Saval
- 2004: Arielle Fenigstein
- 2003: Will Welch
- 2002: none awarded
- 2001: none awarded
- 2000: Sarah Goldstein, Amy Rosenberg, and Mary Kate Stimmler
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