The Office of Student Involvement is proud to recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2023-2024 academic year. Though the past year has certainly posed unexpected obstacles and challenges, our community has shown true leadership and demonstrated what it means to be members of Greek letter organizations.
On April 30th, the community came together to recognize fraternity and sorority leaders.
Individual Awards
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.
Luis Caceres, Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc.
Alexander Weissman, Theta Chi
Kwynsky Miguel, Alpha Gamma Delta
Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority 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 fraternity and sorority 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.
Sorority - Jacqueline Vargas-Bines, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
Fraternity - Aaron Slate, Chi Phi
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.
Kelechi Anyanwu, Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc.
Andrew Rasmussen, Delta Chi
Emily Sigel, Kappa Alpha Theta
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, 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.
William Glaser, Jr., Delta Chi
Commitment to Fraternity and Sorority Life
This award recognizes the long-time commitment an individual makes to a chapter or the community at large. A fraternity and sorority community functions best when all stakeholders are invested - this includes undergraduate members, alumni members and advisors, staff at international offices, Lehigh faculty and staff, and family members. We are excited to have the opportunity to recognize and thank the numerous people who engage with our fraternity and sorority community on a daily basis and help to develop students as positive, engaged leaders. Harry McNally is a member of Chi Psi's 1957 new member class and Lehigh's Class of 1960 and has served as an engaged volunteer for Chi Psi since his graduation. For his long term commitment to Chi Psi and the Lehigh University Fraternity and Sorority Community we are pleased to recognize Harry McNally, Chi Psi Alumni Advisor, with the inaugural Friend of Fraternity and Sorority Life Award, which shall henceforth be known as the McNally Friend of Fraternity and Sorority Life Award.
Harry J. McNally, Jr., Chi Psi
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:
Inclusive Leadership and Inspiring Change
Kwynsky Miguel, Alpha Gamma Delta - Inclusive Leadership
2024 Panhellenic Council - Inspiring Change
Organization Awards
Fraternity/Sorority Chapter of the Year
This award is given to a chapter that excels in all of the following areas: Leadership and Member Development, Organizational Operations, Community Service and Engagement, and Academic and Intellectual Advancement. In addition, this chapter has positively contributed to both fraternity and sorority life as well as the Lehigh community. This chapter served as role models for their fellow members and led by example.
Sorority - Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
Fraternity - Sigma Phi Delta
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.
Delta Chi
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.
Alpha Gamma Delta
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.
Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. - Homophobia in Greek Life
Chi Phi - Narcan Distribution Program
We would also like to recognize and thank the numerous staff, alumni, and students that help to support the Fraternity and Sorority community at Lehigh--thank you!