Awards

Delta Upsilon recognizes the outstanding efforts of brothers, chapters and friends of DU with a number of awards, many of which are presented annually.

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Sweepstakes Award

The Sweepstakes Award is Delta Upsilon's top honor awarded annually to the best DU chapter in North America.

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Distinguished Delta Upsilon Award

The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is the highest honor Delta Upsilon bestows upon it's members. The award was created to recognize those brothers that have extraordinarily impacted their community, profession, and Delta Upsilon in a positive manner. Each recipient has his name permanently enshrined at the International Headquarters. In 2008, the nature of the award was adjusted to recognize those brothers whose efforts and exemplary service have had a direct impact on the Fraternity. 

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2018

Recipient - Rick Holland, Syracuse '83; E. Bruce McKinney, Missouri '74

2017

Recipient - Richard X. Taylor, North Carolina State '82

2016

Recipient - Will S. Keim, Pacific '75*

2014

Recipient - E. Bernard Franklin, Kansas State '75

2013

Recipient - Peter V. Ueberroth, San Jose '59

2012

Recipient - William L. Messick, Lafayette '68

2010

Recipient - John A. Delaney, Florida '77; Scott A. W. Johnson, Washington '80

2009

Recipient - Wilford A. Butler, Western Michigan '61; Craig J. Franz, Bucknell '75; Ed H. Porter, Oklahoma '65; John T. Weisel, Oregon '48; Nelson Schaenen, Cornell '50

2008

Recipient - Justin Smith Morrill, Middlebury 1860*; Lewis D. Gregory, Kansas '75

2007

Recipient - Stephen Crane, Lafayette & Syracuse 1894*; Theodore R. Boehm; Brown '60; Stephen K. Rowley, Ohio '65; Robert J. Bryan, Washington '56

2006

Recipient - Thurman L. Munson, Kent State '69*; Paul B. Edgerley, Kansas State '78

2005

Recipient - Lester B. Pearson, Toronto '19*; Edgar F. Heizer, Northwestern '51; Martin Krasnitz, Chicago '55; Allan A. Warrack, Alberta '61

2004

Recipient - James A. Garfield, Williams 1856*; Dave Maguire, Southern Illinois '73; Bruce S. Bailey, Denison '58

2003

Recipient - Charles Evans Hughes, Colgate & Brown 1881*; William A. Hamilton, Oklahoma '57; Ben T. Walkingstick, Oklahoma '52; William T. Porter, Oklahoma '41; Douglas R. Lebda, Bucknell '92; Henry M. Rowan, Williams/Technology '45; H. James Avery, Illinois '44

2002

Recipient - Dennis R. Rehberg, Washington State '77

2001

Recipient - Terry L. Bullock, Kansas State '61; Maurice S. Mandel, Chicago '55; Miles G. Bryant III, Arlington '70; Robert S. Phillips, Syracuse '60; Robert J. Edgar, Alberta '55; Eldon D. Foote, Alberta '48

2000

Recipient - James D. McQuaid, Chicago 60; Hugh D. Young, Carnegie '52

1998

Recipient - Howard Kahlenbeck Jr., Indiana '52

1997

Recipient - C. Esco Obermann, Iowa '26

1995

Recipient - Keith D. Bunnel, Kansas '46; Charles D. Prutzman, Penn State '18; W. D. Watkins, North Carolina '27; Francis G. Winspear, Alberta '38

1992

Recipient - Lou L. Holtz, Kent State '58

1990

Recipient - Herbert Brownell, Nebraska '24; Austin H. Kiplinger, Cornell '39

1989

Recipient - Eugene A. Wright, Washington '34; James B. Holdermand, Denison '58; R. Gordon McGovern, Brown '48

1988

Recipient - Linus C. Pauling, Oregon State '22; Karl A. Menninger, Kansas State '14

1987

Recipient - Arnold O. Beckman, Illinois '22; Thomas W. Darling, Syracuse '81; Arnold Bernhard, Williams '25

1986

Recipient - Augustus A. White III, Brown '57

1985

Recipient - Charles F. Jennings, Marietta '31; J. Paul McNamara, Miami '29; Paul J. Olscamp, Western Ontario '58; Phillip R. Shriver, Kent State '44

1984

Recipient - Robert C. Gimlin, Purdue '42; Terry Hart, Lehigh '68; Frederick H. Hauck, Tufts '62; Robert C. Haugh, Indiana '48; Beurt R. SerVaas, Indiana '41; Brewster H. Shaw, Wisconsin '67; William Wallace III, Union '48

* Awarded Posthumously

Delta Upsilon Founders Medal

The Founders Medal recognizes DU alumni and volunteers for their support of the Fraternity above and beyond the bonds of brotherhood. Each recipient has his name permanently enshrined at the International Headquarters. 

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2023

Recipient - Mark Prakke, North Carolina ’87

2019

Recipient - William Messick, Lafayette '68

2016

Recipient - Harold Hagen, North Dakota State '86

2015

Recipient - Gary S. Killips, Alberta '71

2013

Recipient - Peter Wintemute, Manitoba '60

2011

Recipient - Paul E. Rosenthal, Florida '73; James R. Hopper, Rochester '71

2010

Recipient - William J. Landherr, Pennsylvania State '59; James S. Simpkins, Washington State '81

2009

Recipient - Allan M. Lansing, Western Ontario '53; C. Bruce Laidlaw, Syracuse '55; Byron O. Lee, Purdue '51; Anthony B. Cashen, Cornell '57; Fred W. Harwood, Cornell '59; Anthony T. Murray, Cornell '60; Ronald W. Coble, Purdue '58; A.E. Espeseth, North Dakota State '80; Frederick C. Atkins, North Carolina '67; Ronald R. Kovener, Indiana '55; Terry J. Brady, Missouri '62

2008

Recipient - Jerry L. Bobo, Houston '77; E. Bruce McKinney, Missouri '74; George F. Rubin, Lafayette '64

2007

Recipient - Richard A. Hegeman, Purdue '49; Robert S. Lannin, Nebraska '81

2005

Recipient - H. Paul Picard Houston '82; Leroy B. Snediker Marietta '50; Henry W. Lang, Illinois '59; Nicholas T. Giorgianni, Kent State '56; Mark Parseghian, Lehigh '49

2004

Recipient - Donald E. Larew, Iowa State '63; John D. Cathers, Toronto '59

2003

Recipient - Joe H. Petty, DePauw '36; Edwin T. Mosher, San Jose '52

2002

Recipient - Br. Craig J. Franz, F.S.C.; Lloyd G. Gillette, Alberta '54; Frank S. Dodd, Miami '49

2001

Recipient - Ray K. Zarvell, Bradley '68; Edward M. Hipke, Wisconsin '56


Delta Upsilon Awards of Merit

The name for the DU Awards of Merit has been so chosen because of the Fraternity's historical tie to the Founders description: "the only superiority that we acknowledge is the superiority of merit" when selecting members to join DU. Likewise, it is the same basis in meaning for these awards, which are presented to esteemed members and friends of the Fraternity who have exhibited their devotion to the Fraternity as well as excellence or notoriety within their field of profession. 

2024

Recipient - Lance Fritz, Bucknell '85

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2023

Recipient - Doug Howell, Iowa State '83

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2023

Recipient - Bob Doyle, Missouri '71

Award - Edgar J. Bergen Award of Merit in Entertainment

2023

Recipient - Mike Goss, Kansas State '81

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2023

Recipient - Rich Moran, Rutgers '72

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2023

Recipient - Todd Slawson, Kansas '84

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2022

Recipient - Dr. Ray Zarvell, Bradley '68

Award - James Conant Award of Merit in Education

2022

Recipient - Tom Lee, Pennsylvania '91

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2022

Recipient - Scott Bayman, Florida '68

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2022

Recipient - David Lawrence, Florida '63

Award - Stephen Crane Award of Merit in Literature

2019

Recipient - Chad Leat, Kansas '78

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2018

Recipient - Stephen Henning, Nebraska '85

Award - Charles Evans Hughes Award of Merit in Justice

2018

Recipient - Joe Schoendorf, Purdue '66

Award - Linus Pauling Award of Merit in Science

2018

Recipient - David Diesslin, Indiana '70

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2018

Recipient - Ron Peyton, Indiana '69

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2018

Recipient - Tom Darcy, San Diego State '72

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2018

Recipient - Joseph Raudabaugh, North Carolina State '78

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2017

Recipient - Jeff Harmening, DePauw '89

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2017

Recipient - Greg Wessling, North Carolina '74

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2017

Recipient - Jerome Fink, Wisconsin '87

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2017

Recipient - Clem Cole, Carnegie '79

Award - Linus Pauling Award of Merit in Science

2017

Recipient - John Herma, Rutgers '70

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2016

Recipient - Rodney Kirsch, North Dakota '78

Award - James Conant Award of Merit in Education

2016

Recipient - Steven Stivers, Ohio State '88

Award - James Garfield Award of Merit in Public Service

2016

Recipient - Andre Lacy, Denison' 61

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2016

Recipient - J. Terry Clapacs, Indiana '65

Award - James Conant Award of Merit in Education

2016

Recipient - Leonard Hoops, San Jose' 87

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2015

Recipient - Louis L. Holtz, Kent State '58

Award - Holtz-Munson Award of Merit in Sports

2015

Recipient - Thomas Kershaw, Swarthmore '60

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2015

Recipient - Ralph Castner, Nebraska '85

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2015

Recipient - Warren Y. Jobe, North Carolina '63

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business

2015

Recipient - Robert J. Mazzuca, Cal Poly '70

Award - Lester B. Pearson Award of Merit in Human Service

2014

Recipient - K. Craig Bolerjack, Kansas State '80

Award - Edgar J. Bergen Award of Merit in Entertainment

2014

Recipient - William H. Long II, Missouri '77

Award - James A. Garfield Award of Merit in Public Service

2014

Recipient - Edward C. Prescott, Swarthmore '62

Award - Dr. Linus Pauling Award of Merit in Science & Service

2014

Recipient - David C. Novak, Missouri '74

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business & Service

2013

Recipient - Wayne B. Goldberg, Louisville '83

Award - Sloan-Kettering Award of Merit in Business & Service

2013

Recipient - Dr. Wilbur W. Oaks, Lafayette '51

Award - Lester B. Pearson Award of Merit in Human Service

2013

Recipient - Dr. William C. Dement, Washington '52

Award - Dr. Linus Pauling Award of Merit in Science & Service

2013

Recipient - Dr. David B. Frohnmayer, Oregon '01

Award - James B. Conant Award of Merit in Education & Service

2012

Recipient - Dr. Peter W. Carmel, Chicago '56

Award - Dr. Linus Pauling Award of Merit in Science & Service

2012

Recipient - Craig S. Sowell, Houston '92

Award - Craig Sowell Award of Merit in History

2008

Recipient - Hon. Mauricio Rondon

Award - Charles Evans Hughes Award of Merit in Justice

2008

Recipient - Melinda B. Sopher

Award - James B. Conant Award of Merit in Education & Service


DU Key Leader Award

A Key Leader Award is an effective recognition that can be given to a volunteer who exhibits dedication to DU at the local, regional or International level. The intent is to recognize individuals who have the best interests of DU at heart, and who know and understand the requirements and expectations of a DU chapter and an effective DU leader. Key Leaders are acknowledged with a sincere thank you for their volunteer service and recognized for active engagement with the Fraternity. 

Key Leader

2023

Recipient - Jeremy Laux, Purdue '97

2022

Recipient - Matthew Goldman, Central Florida '99

2021

Recipient - Mark Linnan, Syracuse '85

2017

Recipient - Rick James, Wisconsin '72; Bob Fisher, Alberta '75

2014

Recipient - Jon Callaway, Wisconsin '87

2013

Recipient - Dick Rodine, Oklahoma '73; Rodney Cook, Oklahoma '79; Darrell Beavers, Oklahoma State '76

2012

Recipient - Joe Knopp, Kansas State '74; Joshua Katz, Central Florida '97

2011

Recipient - John DelSignore, Penn State '92; Dave Merenda, Penn State '77

2009

Recipient - Jay Hoover, Virginia '82; Paul Taylor, North Carolina State '89; John Auten, North Carolina State '81; Mark Prakke, North Carolina '87


The Dr. Augustus White, III Award for Civic Engagement and Service

This award was established in 2009 to honor Augustus (Gus) White III, M.D., Ph.D., Brown '57, and is presented to an alumnus of Delta Upsilon, or a fraternal partner, who has made significant contributions at the local, national, or global community level. This individual or organization has committed to giving back through community service efforts, civic engagement, or global service initiatives. The individual or organization should be inclusive with their work and committed to working with diverse and underserved populations. The individual's or organization's efforts should be a major component of their life and have a sustainable impact on society. Like Brother White, the individual or organization will embody the Advancement of Justice. Applications/nominations were due June 1.

2024

Recipient - Eric Haralson, Tennessee '69

2012

Recipient - Mark Bergel, Northwestern '85

2011

Recipient - Kaye Schendel


William H.P. Faunce Interfraternalism Award

Delta Upsilon has benefited greatly by the support and assistance of many interfraternal brothers and sisters in the Greek community, and publicly recognizes these individuals through this award. The William H.P. Faunce Interfraternalism Award recognizes an individual, or group of individuals, whose efforts have advanced the fraternal movement. 

2024

Recipient - Dr. Gentry McCreary

2018

Recipient - John DiSarro

2017

Recipient - Dominic Greene, Oregon '99

2016

Recipient - Judson Horras

2015

Recipient - Matthew Deeg

2014

Recipient - Veronica M. Hunter

2013

Recipient - Monica Lee Miranda

2010

Recipient - Stephannie Bailey; Steve Veldkamp; Laura Osteen; Mike McRee; Jeremiah Shinn


The Chairman's Award - Outstanding Alumni Volunteer of the Year

The Chairman's Award for the Outstanding Alumni Volunteer of the Year was created to recognize the time and effort given by an international level alumni volunteer (involvement beyond working with a single chapter) for the betterment of Delta Upsilon chapters within a given year. The recipient has his name engraved on the permanent recognition plaque at the International Headquarters. Applications/nominations were due June 1.

2024

Recipient - Darrell Holloway, Arlington '98

2023

Recipient - Hayden Rahn, Oregon '16

2022

Recipient - Craig Franz, Bucknell '75

2021

Recipient - Kody Rother, North Dakota '09

2020

Recipient - Jason Clark, Washington State '01

2019

Recipient - Kevin Guinan, Iowa State '15

2018

Recipient - Mark Gehrke, Boise State '11

2017

Recipient - Gregory Fabiano, Florida '15

2016

Recipient - Bill Briscoe, Purdue '65

2015

Recipient - Ross Powell, Washington State '11

2014

Recipient - Corey R. Mock, North Dakota '08

2012

Recipient - Joshua A. Katz, Central Florida '97

2011

Recipient - Todd C. Sullivan, Santa Barbara '95

2010

Recipient - Colin P. Finn, Iowa State '05

2009

Recipient - Jordan B. Lotsoff, Northern Illinois '05

2008

Recipient - David G. Herzer, Wisconsin '54

2007

Recipient - Rodney M. Blaco, Cal Poly/San Jose '97

2006

Recipient - Charlie L. Kavanagh, California '64

2005

Recipient - Reid M. Ricciardi, Purdue '94

2004

Recipient - John C. Layman, Michigan '55

2003

Recipient - Norm E. Sidler, Bradley '91

2002

Recipient - Dallas L. D'Hondt, Bradley '55

2001

Recipient - Gary S. Killips, Alberta '71

2000

Recipient - Robert S. Lannin, Nebraska '81

1999

Recipient - Richard A. Hegeman, Purdue '49


Distinguished Undergraduate Award

The Distinguished Undergraduate Award was created to recognize the time and effort given by an undergraduate member for the improvement of their chapter, campus, and community. The award emphasizes the attributes of an undergraduate's involvement during their whole college career. The recipient has their name engraved on the permanent recognition plaque at the International Headquarters. Nominees should graduate in the year 2024. Applications/nominations were due June 1.

2024

Recipient - Logan Caudill, Bradley '24

Finalists - Zander Doan, Western Illinois '24; Jack Martin, Purdue '24; Krish Rastogi, Toronto '24

2023

Recipient - Koosha Jamali, Arlington '23; Parker Vulgamore, Kansas State '23

Finalists - Uche Ukaobasi, Western Illinois '22

2022

Recipient - Jordan McGinty, Louisville '22

Finalists - Jack Bell, Missouri '22; Troy Tien Nguyen, DePauw '23; John Ramey, Wichita '22

2021

Recipient - Christopher Gibson, Western Illinois '21

Finalists - Jack Connally, Kansas State '21; Graham Owen, Iowa State '21; Trevor Smith, Michigan Tech '21; Matthew Talley, Maryland '21

2020

Recipient - Ahmed Semary, Texas '20

Finalists - Aaron Emalfarb, Maryland '20; Levi Latoz, Carthage '20; Nikkoh Mendoza, Bradley '20; Joe Stanton, Iowa State '20

2019

Recipient - Arjun Singh, Indiana '19

Finalists - Jack Billings, Rochester '19; Clayton Cooper, Western Reserve '19; Jacob Haugen, North Dakota '19; Ashton Mills, Oregon State '19

2018

Recipient - Alex Erbs, Bradley '18

Finalists - Josh Chase, Wichita '18; Peter Gorman, DePauw '18; Nic Wade, Christopher Newport '18

2017

Recipient - Walter Oliff II, Central Florida '17

Finalists - Evan Monroe, Christopher Newport '17; Max Purdy, San Diego State '17; Zach Roake, Bradley '17; Tyler Vasquez-Dorn, Rochester '17

2016

Recipient - Deepak Shanmuganandmurthy, Rutgers '16

Finalists - Jacob Ellis, Purdue '16; Hayden Rahn, Oregon '16; Andrew Stewart, Oklahoma '16

2015

Recipient - Sam Kammermeier, Iowa State '14

Finalists - Derek Lancashire, Ohio State '15; Frank McQuarrie, Rutgers '15; Greg Corrado, Rochester '15

2014

Recipient - Alex M. Parker, DePauw '14

Finalists - Seth Miller, Kansas '14; Tyler Johnson, Kansas State '14; Tyler Richter, North Dakota '14

2013

Recipient - Britt A. Taylor, North Carolina State '13

Finalists - Jordan Guess, Oregon State '13; Angel Ochoa, Oklahoma '13; Tyler West, Oregon State '13; Josh Wimble, Pennsylvania State '13

2012

Recipient - Neil P. Hall, Arlington '12

Finalists - Trevor Baisden, Rochester '12; Austin Peck, California '12; Eric Schuler, Boise State '12; Aaron Vince, Grand Valley State '12

2011

Recipient - Greg D. Nance, Chicago '11

Finalists - Matt Panzano, Florida '11; Justin Pierce, Kent State '11; Chase Johnson, Boise State '11

2010

Recipient - Nick D. Welton, Lehigh '10

Finalists - Bryan Griffin, Florida '11; Kyle Schumacher, Central Florida '11; Mike Taylor, North Carolina State '11

2009

Recipient - Douglas R. Massengill Jr., North Carolina '11

2008

Recipient - John F. Simpson IV, Bradley '08

2007

Recipient - Brian T. Huntington, Kansas '08

2006

Recipient - Ryan S. Wesslen, North Carolina '07

2005

Recipient - Danny E. Collins, Missouri '06

2004

Recipient - Tom L. Leonard, Michigan '04

2003

Recipient - Matthew S. Hintze, Illinois '03

2002

Recipient - Coady H. Pruett, Cal Poly '02

2001

Recipient - Bruce J. McRae, Alberta '01

2000

Recipient - Gregory A. Henkle, Purdue '00

1999

Recipient - Matthew L. Sternig, Carthage '99


President's Award for Chapter President of the Year

The Chapter President of the Year recognizes the time, effort and leadership given by a chapter president for the improvement of their chapter. The award emphasizes the attributes of an undergraduate's involvement within the past academic year as opposed to focusing on consecutive years of chapter service, etc. Applications/nominations were due June 1.

2024

Recipient - Kenzy Rolley, Kansas '24

2023

Recipient - Jack Baummer, Clarkson '24

2022

Recipient - Liam O'Brien, Florida '22

2021

Recipient - Nick Liccini, Georgia Tech '20

2020

Recipient - Will Missert, North Carolina '21

2019

Recipient - Nikkoh Mendoza, Bradley '20

2018

Recipient - Max Parent, James Madison '19

2017

Recipient - Matthew Blossom, Indiana '19

2016

Recipient - Zach Roake, Bradley '17

2015

Recipient - Brett Beuck, San Diego State '15

2014

Recipient - Julian A. Hernandez, Florida '15

2013

Recipient - Brandon C. Nieveen, Nebraska '13

2012

Recipient - Tyler T. Deary, San Diego State '13

2011

Recipient - Austin J. Peck, California '12

2010

Recipient - Justin D. Pierce, Kent State '11


Chapter Advisor of the Year

The Chapter Advisor of the Year Award recognizes an involved advisor who is vital to the success of a chapter and the Fraternity. The Fraternity is certain that one of the largest contributing factors to a chapter's long-term success is the commitment and influence of a talented chapter advisor. Delta Upsilon has been fortunate over the years to have had talented and dedicated alumni forego their personal leisure for the benefit of a chapter. (This award is different than the Chairman's Award which will recognize a national-level volunteer.) Applications/nominations were due June 1.

2024

Recipient - Walter Oliff, Central Florida '17

2023

Recipient - Kevin Jameson, San Jose '87; Jeff Kreutz, Missouri '99

2022

Recipient - Brad Aafedt, North Dakota '86

2021

Recipient - Joshua Sawyer, Arlington '06

2020

Recipient - Ken Hyman, Syracuse '88

2019

Recipient - Kathryn Lopez, Kansas State Chapter Advisor

2018

Recipient - Dan Ladendorf, Indiana '83

2017

Recipient - Jeff Waymack, Oregon State '71

2016

Recipient - Jami Larson, Iowa State '74

2015

Recipient - Jeff Sears, Arlington Northern Arizona '98

2014

Recipient - H. Francis Bush, Florida '85; Jonno S. Alcaro, Lehigh '74

2013

Recipient - Tony and Cathy Durano, Wichita Chapter

2012

Recipient - Bruce V. Howard, San Diego State '70

2011

Recipient - Sarah Shinn, Boise State Advisor

2010

Recipient - Joseph J. Rembusch, Northern Illinois '66


Most Improved Chapter

The Most Improved Chapter Award recognizes those chapters that have overcome adversity and put forth the well-needed effort during tough times, to re-energize the chapter and build DU’s prominence once again on their respective campuses. 

2024

Recipient - Quinnipiac Chapter

2023

Recipient - Clarkson Chapter

2022

Recipient - San Jose Chapter

2021

Recipient - Arlington Chapter

2020

Recipient - Illinois Chapter

2019

Recipient - Western Illinois Chapter

2018

Recipient - Rochester Chapter

2017

Recipient - Boise State Chapter

2016

Recipient - Western Reserve Chapter

2015

Recipient - Central Florida Chapter

2014

Recipient - Lafayette Chapter

2013

Recipient - Purdue Chapter

2012

Recipient - North Carolina Chapter; Oregon State Chapter

2011

Recipient - California Chapter

2010

Recipient - Florida Chapter

Outstanding Alumni Chapter

The Outstanding Alumni Chapter Award is presented to an alumni chapter that has shown excellence in this past year in the areas of solid operational execution, positive leadership and respectful advising of the undergraduate chapter, while maintaining excellent communication with the International Fraternity and their existing base of alumni brothers.  Applications/nominations were due June 1.

2024

Recipient - Western Illinois Chapter

2023

Recipient - San Jose Chapter

2022

Recipient - Iowa State Chapter

2021

Recipient - Arlington Chapter; Cornell Chapter

2020

Recipient - Illinois Chapter

2019

Recipient - Kansas State Chapter

2018

Recipient - Syracuse Chapter

2017

Recipient - San Diego State Chapter

2016

Recipient - Lafayette Chapter

2015

Recipient - Missouri Chapter

2014

Recipient - Nebraska Chapter

2013

Recipient - Louisville Chapter

2012

Recipient - Kansas State Chapter

2011

Recipient - San Diego State Chapter

INNOVATIVE MEMBER DEVELOPMENT AWARD

First given in 2017, the Innovative Member Development Award recognizes chapters that are educating, mentoring, and developing members throughout their entire collegiate experience. Applications/nominations were due June 1.


ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT AWARD

This award recognizes chapters that do an outstanding job partnering with their chapter alumni and/or local DU alumni to strengthen the bonds of lifelong membership and connect alumni with a collegiate chapter. Applications/nominations were due June 1.

2024

Recipient - North Dakota Chapter

2023

Recipient - Bradley Chapter

2022

Recipient - San Jose Chapter

2021

Recipient - Arlington Chapter

2020

Recipient - Bradley Chapter

2019

Recipient - Arlington Chapter

2018

Recipient - Kansas State Chapter

2017

Recipient - Iowa State Chapter


Campus and Community Impact Award

First given in 2017, the Campus and Community Impact Award recognizes chapters that go above and beyond the expectation to be role models in their community. It specifically acknowledges chapters that create and maintain strong relationships beyond Greek Life and benefit others. Applications/nominations were due June 1.

2024

Recipient - Florida Chapter

2023

Recipient - Clarkson Chapter

2022

Recipient - Delaware Associate Chapter

2021

Recipient - San Jose Chapter

2020

Recipient - Clarkson Chapter

2019

Recipient - North Dakota Chapter

2018

Recipient - Michigan Tech Chapter; Houston Chapter

2017

Recipient - Western Reserve Chapter


HEALTH, SAFETY AND PREVENTION AWARD

First given in 2017, the Health, Safety and Prevention Award recognizes chapters that are making the culture of their chapter safer for both members and visitors. Applications/nominations were due June 1.

2024

Recipient - Tennessee Chapter

2023

Recipient - Western Illinois Chapter

2022

Recipient - Florida Chapter

2021

Recipient - Iowa Chapter

2020

Recipient - Nebraska Chapter

2019

Recipient - Lafayette Chapter

2018

Recipient - Iowa State Chapter

2017

Recipient - Boise State Chapter


Excellence in Virtual Brotherhood Award

This award was presented in 2020 and 2021 to recognize chapters that are creatively implementing ways for brotherhood to engage virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic when brothers were not allowed on campus or had gathering size limitations. This award was only awarded in 2020 and 2021.

2021

Recipient - San Jose Chapter

2020

Recipient - Alberta Chapter; Bradley Chapter; Clarkson Chapter; Kansas State Chapter; Michigan Tech Chapter; Western Reserve Chapter