The Ada Craig Walker Award is given to a graduating undergraduate senior woman who "in judgment of the faculty best typifies the ideals of the University." Students who have received this award possess at least a 3.0 GPA and receive a scholarship of $2,000.
The award was established in 1940 by Captain William John Walker in memory of his mother, Ada Craig Walker, class of 1871.
The President's Awards for Leadership recognize and reward undergraduate and graduate students, as well as organizations that have made signficant contributions to enhance the quality of life at the University at Albany.
Recipients have demonstrated a variety of accomplishments including extraordinary leadership, service, academic achievement and involvement within the University community.
To view these students click here: https://ualbany.meritpages.com/achievements/President-s-Awards-for-Leadership-Ada-Craig-Walker-Award/178693