The Ruth Fulton Benedict Prize will recognize outstanding writing in anthropology. All undergraduates are eligible.

Recipients

• 2014: Jazmin Martinez
• 2013: William Larsen and Mallory Bruno; Honorable Mention: Michelle Clement
• 2012: Not Awarded
• 2011: Elizabeth McDowell, "Birth Control, Out of Our Control" (Faculty Sponsor, Susan Greenhalgh)
• 2010: Ariana Keil, "Genital Anxieties and the Quest for the Perfect Vulva: A Feminist Analysis of Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery" (Faculty Sponsor, Susan Greenhalgh)
• 2009: Monica Murtaugh, "Constructing the Haitian Zombie: An Anthropological Study Beyond Madness" (Faculty sponsor, Angela Garcia)
• 2008: Not Awarded
• 2007: Katie Harrison, "The Image of the Disney Princess and the Impressions of Feminism" (Faculty sponsor, Susan Greenhalgh)
• 2006: Jeannine Stepanian, "Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Policies in the U.S." (Faculty sponsor, Tom Boellstorff)