The Elizabeth Richardson Award, was established in memory of this Milwaukee-Downer graduate by her friends and family.  Miss Richardson, '40, served in World War II as a member of the Red Cross in France, where she died in a plane crash.  The prize is awarded to women excelling in studio art and art history.

Class of 2001 recipients:

Studio Art:

Sarah Bowen, Ripon, Wisconsin, for her commitment and dedication to both painting and sculpture, the consistency of her work in both areas, and her promise for significant achievement in studio art.

Art History:

Jennifer S. Benjamin, Brookfield, Wisconsin, for her intellectual rigor, consistent excellence, and exemplary academic performance.