2018-2020
Chapter, Association and Foundation Recognition
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020
House Board Award | Chapter
This award goes to the House Board that promotes a harmonious relationship between itself, the chapter, the House Director, and the Advisory Board; provides timely and complete reports and maintains financial stability and Fraternity awareness.
Winner (Housed Chapters):
Epsilon Nu, Vanderbilt
Winner (Unhoused Chapters):
Eta Sigma, Chapman
Heritage Award | Chapter
This award combines the Fraternity Appreciation Award and the Heritage Award. In 1960, the Erie Alumnae Association presented a silver pitcher to the Fraternity in honor of Florence Burton Roth, Michigan. Mrs. Roth was Grand President from 1910–12 and presided over the 1910 National Panhellenic Conference. She was the Kappa Historian from 1912–25. Additionally, she served as chairman of the Boyd-Hearthstone board of trustees and received the Loyalty Award in 1960. Fraternity Council created a Heritage Award for the association and chapter that showed the greatest interest in researching and maintaining its historical records in increasing awareness of the significance of its history.
Honorable Mention:
Alpha Deuteron, Monmouth
Gamma Zeta, Arizona
Eta Alpha, Furman
Eta Sigma, Chapman
Winner:
Gamma Nu, Arkansas
Philanthropy Award | Chapter
This award goes to the chapters that best exemplify a well-rounded philanthropy program that develops member awareness of a commitment to the community, Reading Is Fundamental, and the Fraternity/Foundation.
Chapters with 145 or fewer members:
Honorable Mention:
Epsilon, Illinois Wesleyan
Zeta Beta, Lafayette
Winner:
Epsilon Omicron, UC Davis
Chapters with more than 145 members:
Honorable Mention:
Gamma Nu, Arkansas
Epsilon Rho, Texas A&M
Winner:
Gamma Pi, Alabama
Signature Event | Chapter
This award recognizes the chapter that produces an event that meets all the Fraternity guidelines and raises money for one or more local charities. This chapter event is recognized on campus and serves to raise awareness about the local charity.
Chapters with 145 or fewer members:
Honorable Mention:
Epsilon, Illinois Wesleyan
Eta Gamma, San Diego
Winner:
Zeta Beta, Lafayette
Chapters with more than 145 members:
Honorable Mention:
Theta, Missouri
Epsilon Kappa, South Carolina
Winner:
Gamma Zeta, Arizona
Heritage Award | Association
This award combines the Fraternity Appreciation Award and the Heritage Award. In 1960, the Erie Alumnae Association presented a silver pitcher to the Fraternity in honor of Florence Burton Roth, Michigan. Mrs. Roth was Grand President from 1910–12 and presided over the 1910 National Panhellenic Conference. She was the Kappa Historian from 1912–25. Additionally, she served as chairman of the Boyd-Hearthstone board of trustees and received the Loyalty Award in 1960. Fraternity Council created a Heritage Award for the association and chapter that showed the greatest interest in researching and maintaining its historical records to increase awareness of the significance of its history.
Associations with fewer than 40 members:
Honorable Mention:
Clearwater Bay
Winner:
Akron
Associations with 41–60 members:
Honorable Mention:
Colorado Springs
Winner:
Salt Lake City
Associations with 61–100 members:
Honorable Mention:
Palo Alto
Winner:
Nashville
Associations with 101–250 members:
Honorable Mention:
Sarasota-Manatee Counties
Winner:
Collier County
Associations with more than 251 members:
Honorable Mention:
Austin
Winner:
Denver
Ritual Award | Chapter
This award is based on the education of members in understanding and appreciating ritual, the performance of ritual with dignity and true feeling, and the correct use of ritual during chapter meetings, Formal Pledging, and Initiation.
Honorable Mention:
Beta Rho Deuteron, Cincinnati
Beta Psi, Toronto
Gamma Nu, Arkansas
Winner:
Eta Tau, Georgetown
Finance Award | Chapter
This award is presented to the chapters with the best financial management, including the education of their members, maintenance of financial standards and timely submission of reports and fees.
Honorable Mention (Housed Chapters):
Theta, Missouri
Gamma Xi, UCLA
Winner (Housed Chapters):
Eta Chi, NC State
Honorable Mention (Unhoused Chapters):
Eta Iota, Creighton
Eta Omega, Binghamton
Winner (Unhoused Chapters):
Eta Sigma, Chapman
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) | Chapter
This award recognizes the chapter that has donated hours, books, and dollars to promoting the cause of literacy in its community.
Honorable Mention:
Gamma Zeta, Arizona
Gamma Nu, Arkansas
Winner:
Epsilon Rho, Texas A&M
Communications/Public Relations Award | Association
First presented at the 2002 General Convention by Fraternity Council, this award recognizes outstanding alumnae associations that develop strong communication with their membership using newsletters, websites, electronic media and various other formats. In addition, positive public relations within their community is recognized.
Associations with fewer than 40 members:
Honorable Mention:
Fort Lauderdale
Winner:
Clearwater Bay
Associations with 41–60 members:
Honorable Mention:
Northwest Suburban
Winner:
Fairfield County
Associations with 61–100 members:
Honorable Mention:
Scottsdale
Winner:
Desert
Associations with 101–250 members:
Honorable Mention:
Collier County
Winner:
Greater St. Louis Area
Associations with more than 251 members:
Honorable Mention:
Denver
Winner:
Fort Worth
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Highest Giving By Size
Associations:
Fewer than 40 members
Honorable Mention:
Palm Beaches | $4,217.18
Winner:
Arcadia | $6,050
40–60 members
Honorable Mention:
Northwest Suburban | $2,365
Winner:
Fort Lauderdale | $3,260
61–100 members
Honorable Mention:
Philadelphia | $6,945
Winner:
Boston Intercollegiate | $22,878.90
101–250 members
Honorable Mention:
Collier County | $7,234.50
Winner:
Sarasota-Manatee Counties | $9,100
More than 251 members
Honorable Mention:
Kansas City | $29,025
Winner:
Houston | $40,000
Chapters:
1–74 members
Honorable Mention:
Zeta Sigma, North Texas | $3,703.09
Winner:
Beta Kappa, Idaho | $3,987.27
75–114 members
Honorable Mention:
Delta Eta, Utah | $7,005.44
Winner:
Zeta Nu, UC San Diego | $7,504.32
115–159 members
Honorable Mention:
Epsilon Sigma, Virginia | $4,602.46
Winner:
Delta Omicron, Iowa State | $4,945.90
160–210 members
Honorable Mention:
Theta, Missouri | $18,270
Winner:
Epsilon Rho, Texas A&M | $19,649.12
211 and more members
Honorable Mention:
Eta, Wisconsin | $17,423.06
Winner:
Delta Iota, LSU | $18,160.48