BUT FIRST: We need YOU to nominate individuals and organizations. A list of awards and criteria can be found below--you'll notice several new awards. All the more opportunity for you, your chapter, and your council to take home some serious hardware.
WHERE TO NOMINATE: This Google Form
WHO CAN NOMINATE: Anyone and everyone. Multiple nominations for the same nominee are also welcome. We encourage you to nominate yourself or your chapter as well as other individuals and organizations. Where partnerships exists between organizations, multiple organizations can be listed as joint-nominees. More details in the form.
DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Sunday, April 10, 2016
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Individual Awards
Individual awards will not necessarily be limited to one individual; several recipients across chapters and/or councils may be selected, depending on nomination pool.
Greek Leader of the Year
This award recognizes individuals for their achievements and contributions to the fraternity and sorority community and larger campus community. Leadership is not limited to those holding positions, therefore consideration will be given to individuals who exemplify many, if not all, of the values of brotherhood or sisterhood, strong character, leadership, scholarship, and service in their daily lives.
Outstanding President of the Year*
Awarded to the chapter president who has demonstrated superior leadership and service to his/her chapter, as well as to the Greek community. This leader is one who consistently represents their organizational values, communicates a clear vision for success, and leaves their organization in a better place than when they took office.
*To be eligible for this award, nominee must have served some or all of their presidential term during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Suited for Leadership
This award recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate a continued commitment to leadership development in themselves, their chapters, and the overall fraternity and sorority community. These students serve as role models for their peers and dedicate time to improving the fraternity and sorority community. They are positive examples of leadership excellence and social consciousness in a complex and ever-changing global community.
Emerging Leader of the Year*
Awarded to a newer member of the fraternity and sorority community who has shown leadership characteristics within their peer group, fraternity and sorority community, and greater Lehigh community. These members are enthusiastic about their experience as new members and are eager to pursue leadership opportunities and bring about positive change to the fraternity and sorority community.
*To be eligible for this award, nominee must have joined their organization during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Advisor of the Year
This award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of an advisor who has helped to positively shape the experiences of fraternity/sorority members. Advisors willingly, and often without receiving anything in return, give of themselves to contribute to overall chapter excellence, daily operations, university and headquarters relations, and role modeling through leadership, and thus we encourage nominations for any advisor whom you feel is worthy of this distinction. *Nominators should indicate whether the nominee advisor is an alumni or faculty/staff advisor, so that we can recognize and thank the advisors for their contributions from these distinct roles.
Tradition of Excellence
This award is presented to one or more individuals who consistently exceed expectations in one or more of the following focus areas for college students and active fraternity/sorority members. This award is intended to affirm the efforts an individual can make in one area that was deserving of significant focus, or in several areas that showcase their ability to impact a community in several ways. Nominators should identify the appropriate focus areas for which they believe the nominee should be recognized (listing is appropriate), and provide examples for each area of, to ensure recognition is given for all selected areas: Campus Involvement, Service and/or Philanthropy, Inclusive Leadership, Intellectual Growth, Change Catalyst, Mentorship, Community Pride and Spirit
Living the Ritual
This award recognizes individuals who best exemplify community and organizational founding values in their daily lives, and inspire others to do the same. These individuals serve as role models through their thoughts, words, and actions, and they take great pride in treating others with respect, celebrating difference, and fostering unity.
This award recognizes individuals for their achievements and contributions to the fraternity and sorority community and larger campus community. Leadership is not limited to those holding positions, therefore consideration will be given to individuals who exemplify many, if not all, of the values of brotherhood or sisterhood, strong character, leadership, scholarship, and service in their daily lives.
Outstanding President of the Year*
Awarded to the chapter president who has demonstrated superior leadership and service to his/her chapter, as well as to the Greek community. This leader is one who consistently represents their organizational values, communicates a clear vision for success, and leaves their organization in a better place than when they took office.
*To be eligible for this award, nominee must have served some or all of their presidential term during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Suited for Leadership
This award recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate a continued commitment to leadership development in themselves, their chapters, and the overall fraternity and sorority community. These students serve as role models for their peers and dedicate time to improving the fraternity and sorority community. They are positive examples of leadership excellence and social consciousness in a complex and ever-changing global community.
Emerging Leader of the Year*
Awarded to a newer member of the fraternity and sorority community who has shown leadership characteristics within their peer group, fraternity and sorority community, and greater Lehigh community. These members are enthusiastic about their experience as new members and are eager to pursue leadership opportunities and bring about positive change to the fraternity and sorority community.
*To be eligible for this award, nominee must have joined their organization during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Advisor of the Year
This award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of an advisor who has helped to positively shape the experiences of fraternity/sorority members. Advisors willingly, and often without receiving anything in return, give of themselves to contribute to overall chapter excellence, daily operations, university and headquarters relations, and role modeling through leadership, and thus we encourage nominations for any advisor whom you feel is worthy of this distinction. *Nominators should indicate whether the nominee advisor is an alumni or faculty/staff advisor, so that we can recognize and thank the advisors for their contributions from these distinct roles.
Tradition of Excellence
This award is presented to one or more individuals who consistently exceed expectations in one or more of the following focus areas for college students and active fraternity/sorority members. This award is intended to affirm the efforts an individual can make in one area that was deserving of significant focus, or in several areas that showcase their ability to impact a community in several ways. Nominators should identify the appropriate focus areas for which they believe the nominee should be recognized (listing is appropriate), and provide examples for each area of, to ensure recognition is given for all selected areas: Campus Involvement, Service and/or Philanthropy, Inclusive Leadership, Intellectual Growth, Change Catalyst, Mentorship, Community Pride and Spirit
Living the Ritual
This award recognizes individuals who best exemplify community and organizational founding values in their daily lives, and inspire others to do the same. These individuals serve as role models through their thoughts, words, and actions, and they take great pride in treating others with respect, celebrating difference, and fostering unity.
Community Awards
Fraternity and sorority chapters as well as governing councils may be considered for Community Awards. Where partnerships exists between organizations, multiple organizations can be listed as joint-nominees.
Outstanding Philanthropic Effort
This award is given to an organization that has gone above and beyond in supporting a cause, effort, or agency in a sustainable and meaningful way. This is typically represented by groups who recognize the nature of philanthropy as efforts to raise both awareness and support (e.g. financial, goods, time, and energy), while collaborating with others for a shared purpose. Efforts that are distinguished in this category can be either ongoing or one-time programs.
Commitment to Service
This award recognizes meaningful service efforts and action where participants gain exposure, develop an understanding, and respond to the needs of the community voice. This typically includes building and developing positive relationships, developing active citizens, and incorporating reflection. These criteria, when established and achieved, are indicative of dedicated efforts to create and inspire sustainable change. Efforts that are distinguished in this category can be either ongoing or one-time programs.
Program of Distinction
This award is given to an organization that is proud of a particularly successful event, program, or effort they executed in the past academic year. Consideration will be given to those efforts that incorporated collaboration, innovation, and/or education components as well as addressed a problem and/or met a need.
Most Improved
This award is given in recognition of the efforts an organization has taken to address a substantial challenge or issues they were/are facing. Change can be hard and waiting for the effects can feel slow, so this award was established with that in mind; this award is meant to affirm the actions an organization has taken and remind them that all the hard work is worth it. Nominations for this award should include identification of the particular need to be addressed, example of action taken to create change, and reflection on the improvement that has been observed.
Tradition of Excellence
This award is presented to an organization that excels in one or more of the foundation areas of success for fraternities and sororities. This award is intended to affirm the efforts an organization can make in one area that is deserving of significant focus, or in several areas that showcase their ability to multitask, delegate, and impact a community in a significant way. Nominators should identify the appropriate focus areas for which they believe the nominee organization(s) should be recognized (listing is appropriate), and provide examples for each area of, to ensure recognition is given for all selected areas.
Leadership and Involvement
Risk Management
Community Relations
Intellectual Growth and Development
Cultivating Interests and/or Recruitment Efforts
Positive Traditions and Rituals
Member Development
Creating Change
Brotherhood/Sisterhood
This award is given to an organization that has gone above and beyond in supporting a cause, effort, or agency in a sustainable and meaningful way. This is typically represented by groups who recognize the nature of philanthropy as efforts to raise both awareness and support (e.g. financial, goods, time, and energy), while collaborating with others for a shared purpose. Efforts that are distinguished in this category can be either ongoing or one-time programs.
Commitment to Service
This award recognizes meaningful service efforts and action where participants gain exposure, develop an understanding, and respond to the needs of the community voice. This typically includes building and developing positive relationships, developing active citizens, and incorporating reflection. These criteria, when established and achieved, are indicative of dedicated efforts to create and inspire sustainable change. Efforts that are distinguished in this category can be either ongoing or one-time programs.
Program of Distinction
This award is given to an organization that is proud of a particularly successful event, program, or effort they executed in the past academic year. Consideration will be given to those efforts that incorporated collaboration, innovation, and/or education components as well as addressed a problem and/or met a need.
Most Improved
This award is given in recognition of the efforts an organization has taken to address a substantial challenge or issues they were/are facing. Change can be hard and waiting for the effects can feel slow, so this award was established with that in mind; this award is meant to affirm the actions an organization has taken and remind them that all the hard work is worth it. Nominations for this award should include identification of the particular need to be addressed, example of action taken to create change, and reflection on the improvement that has been observed.
Tradition of Excellence
This award is presented to an organization that excels in one or more of the foundation areas of success for fraternities and sororities. This award is intended to affirm the efforts an organization can make in one area that is deserving of significant focus, or in several areas that showcase their ability to multitask, delegate, and impact a community in a significant way. Nominators should identify the appropriate focus areas for which they believe the nominee organization(s) should be recognized (listing is appropriate), and provide examples for each area of, to ensure recognition is given for all selected areas.
Leadership and Involvement
Risk Management
Community Relations
Intellectual Growth and Development
Cultivating Interests and/or Recruitment Efforts
Positive Traditions and Rituals
Member Development
Creating Change
Brotherhood/Sisterhood