The Department of Communication Studies hosts an annual student awards ceremony/luncheon near the end of each spring semester. Awards are typically presented in the following categories:

Communication Studies:

• Horizon Award in Communication Studies 
• Outstanding Graduate Award in Communication Studies
• Outstanding Debater Award

Corporate Communication:

• Horizon Award in Corporate Communication
• Outstandging Graduate Award in Corporate Communication

The M.G. Lorberg Medal:

• In honor of M.G. Lorberg, Department Chair from 1967-1987. This award goes to a student for excellence in academic performance as well as service to the department. In other words, we recognize a student's good work and good citizenship.