Kenneth & Wendy Shiells Prize: Founded in 1970 by subscription in memory of Kenneth A G Shiells, Assistant and Lecturer in Geology 1961–68, and his wife, Wendy. Awarded annually to the Final Honours candidate in Earth Sciences who submits the most distinguished account of independent work (summer mapping) carried out in fulfilment of the requirements of the degree course. The prize consists of a monetary award.

2016-17           Hannah Moore

2015-16           Emma McConnell