Prof. Aaron Hawkins received the Excellence in Scholarship Award at the College Dinner on 9 March 2006. The award is a college-level award that recognizes leadership in the conceiving and operation of research programs that benefit students, faculty, society and the institution. Aaron has an impressive record of quality scholarship and student mentoring, curriculum development, and collaboration with colleagues both at BYU and at other institutions. Prof. Hawkins received a plaque and a $1,000 stipend.