Winter Awards

Presented annually at Mid Year Leadership Conferences, Pi Kappa Phi's winter awards recognize chapters for achievement in the Seven Objectives of Chapter Excellence. Applications are due November 26, 2012.

 

Theron A. Houser Most Improved Chapter Award

Named in honor of Brother Houser, Zeta (Wofford), who served on the national council for 32 years, including national president from 1950-56 and believed any chapter could achieve greatness, this award recognizes the chapter that demonstrates the overall most significant improvement in the Seven Objectives of Chapter Excellence. Note: No application is necessary for this award.

 

Objective One: Recruitment Success  APPLY

Outstanding Recruitment Success

The chapter with the overall most outstanding recruitment program receives this award. 

Most Improved in Recruitment Success 

The chapter that demonstrates the most significant improvement within the Recruitment Success objective in terms of recruitment and chapter size receives this award.

Master Chapter of Recruitment Success

Chapters that achieve “level III” status in the Recruitment Success portion of the Seven Objectives Report will be designated as a Master Chapter of Recruitment Success.

Objective Two: Superior Associate Member Education APPLY

The Lighthouse Award

The Journey Project (1995-2000) was developed by Pi Kappa Phi as a leading-edge program to build better men. The symbol for the Journey Project was the lighthouse; in its honor, we recognize the chapter with the overall most outstanding implementation of an associate member development program. 

Most Improved in Superior Associate Member Education 

The chapter that demonstrates the most significant improvement within the Superior Associate Member Education objective receives this award.

Master Chapter of Superior Associate Member Education

Chapters that achieve “level III” status in the Superior Associate Member Education category of the Seven Objectives Report will be designated as a Master Chapter of Superior Associate Member Education. 

Objective Three: Academic Achievement APPLY

Outstanding Academic Achievement

The chapter with the overall most outstanding program for scholarship and academic achievement receives this award.  

Most Improved in Academic Achievement 

The chapter that demonstrates the most significant improvement within the Academic Achievement objective receives this award.

Master Chapter of Academic Achievement

Chapters that achieve “level III” status in the Academic Achievement category of the Seven Objectives Report will be designated as a Master Chapter of Academic Achievement. 

Objective Four: Sound Chapter Operations APPLY

The Chapter Management Award

The chapter that best secures its future success with a strong administrative foundation through overall excellence in chapter management is recognized with the Chapter Management Award. 

Most Improved in Sound Chapter Operations 

The chapter that demonstrates the most significant improvement within the Sound Chapter Operations objective receives this award.

Master Chapter of Sound Chapter Operations 

Chapters that achieve “level III” status in the Sound Chapter Operations category of the Seven Objectives Report will be designated as a Master Chapter of Sound Chapter Operations. 

Website of the Year

Awarded to the chapter with the most outstanding website. 

Objective Five: Living the Ritual APPLY

The Living the Ritual Award 

This award recognizes the chapter that best exemplifies the daily representation of the values of Pi Kappa Phi as espoused in our Ritual of Initiation to their community.  

Most Improved in Living the Ritual  

The chapter that demonstrates the most significant improvement within the Living the Ritual objective receives this award. 

Master Chapter of Living the Ritual 

Chapters that achieve “level III” status in the Living the Ritual category of the Seven Objectives Report will be designated as a Master Chapter of Living the Ritual.  

Commitment to Values Award 

This award recognizes the Standards Board that proactively educates both initiated and associate members on the standards of the fraternity, fosters a culture of accountability within their chapter, strives to create positive change in a member’s behavior by utilizing developmental sanctions, and exemplifies the values of Pi Kappa Phi as espoused in our Ritual of Initiation.

Joe Sewell Intramural Cup 

Brother Sewell, Omicron (Alabama), is an inductee to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and holds the record for fewest strikeouts in a season (three in 1932). In his honor this award is given to the chapter that best exemplifies the values of Pi Kappa Phi in competition on the intramural field. 

Objective Six: Commitment to Service APPLY

The Star of Hope Award  

The award goes to the chapter with the most outstanding and comprehensive use of Push America programming on their campus with a balanced focus on disability awareness, fundraising and volunteer efforts.  

Most Improved in Commitment to Service 

The chapter that demonstrates the most significant improvement within the Commitment to Service objective receives this award. 

Master Chapter of Commitment to Service 

Chapters that achieve “level III” status in the Commitment to Service category of the Seven Objectives Report will be designated as a Master Chapter of Commitment to Service. 

Core Values Award 

The award recognizes the chapter with the best embodies the core values of Push America: Abilities, Teamwork Empathy and Integrity. 

Innovator's Award

Awarded to the chapter with the most innovative Push America event. 

Push America Week Award 

The chapter with the most outstanding week of Push America programming on their respective campus. 

Volunteer Relationship Award

Awarded to the chapter with the best volunteer relationship.  

Objective Seven: Effective Chapter Alumni Relations APPLY

Outstanding Alumni Relations Program 

The Outstanding Alumni Relations Program award recognizes the chapter that best exemplifies the promotion of lifelong brotherhood and the sustained connection of alumni to their undergraduate chapter through implementation of an outstanding alumni relations program. 

Most Improved in Effective Chapter Alumni Relations 

The chapter that demonstrates the most significant improvement within the Effective Chapter Alumni Relations objective receives this award.

Master Chapter of Effective Chapter Alumni Relations 

Chapters that achieve “level III” status in the Effective Chapter Alumni Relations category of the Seven Objectives Report will be designated as a Master Chapter of Effective Chapter Alumni Relations.

Chapter Newsletter of the Year 

The year’s most outstanding alumni newsletter produced by an undergraduate chapter. 

Excellence in Parent Programming Award 

The award recognizes the chapter that best provides opportunities for family involvement and interaction with the chapter through parents’ clubs, events and regular communication. 

Commitment to Lifelong Brotherhood Award 

This award recognizes the chapter that best prepares its graduating seniors for the next phase of their membership in Pi Kappa Phi through programming, ceremonies and rituals.