While the award itself has been in existence for many years, in 2009, the History Award was named in honor of Dr. Paul S. Lofton, Jr., a longtime history professor at SMC. The award recognizes a student or students who have excellent performance in history classes at SMC. The recipient is chosen by the history faculty.
To view these students click here: https://smcsc.meritpages.com/achievements/SMC-Names-Paul-S-Lofton-History-Award-Winner/175394