2018-2020
Chapter, Association and Foundation Recognition
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020
Rheva Ott Shryock Chapter Assistance Award | Association
This award was first presented at the 1962 Convention by the Philadelphia Alumnae Association in honor of Rheva Ott Shryock, Pennsylvania, Grand President from 1936–40, Fraternity Parliamentarian from 1950–70, and recipient of the Loyalty Award in 1968. Awards are presented to associations in each of the five membership categories for outstanding service to chapters.
Associations with fewer than 40 members:
Honorable Mention:
Akron
Winner:
Stillwater
Associations with 41–60 members:
Honorable Mention:
Northwest Suburban
Winner:
Colorado Springs
Associations with 61–100 members:
Honorable Mention:
Cleveland
Winner:
Palo Alto
Associations with 101–250 members:
Honorable Mention:
Tucson
Winner:
Albuquerque
Associations with more than 251 members:
Honorable Mention:
Fort Worth
Winner:
Austin
Patsy Bredwick Levang Philanthropy Award | Association
In 2002, this award was established to recognize associations that demonstrate the spirit of giving. The criteria include a well-rounded philanthropy program(s) that develops membership awareness and a commitment to a chapter, the community, and/or the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. It is given in honor of Patsy Bredwick Levang, North Dakota State, Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation President from 1997–2004. Her outstanding service to the Fraternity, Foundation, and both local and state communities sets forth a true example that we should strive to emulate.
Associations with fewer than 40 members:
Honorable Mention:
Stillwater
Winner:
Fort Lauderdale
Associations with 41–60 members:
Honorable Mention:
Jacksonville
Winner:
Northwest Suburban
Associations with 61–100 members:
Honorable Mention:
Palo Alto
Winner:
Milwaukee
Associations with 101–250 members:
Honorable Mention:
N/A
Winner:
Sarasota-Manatee Counties
Associations with more than 251 members:
Honorable Mention:
Denver
Winner:
Dallas
Membership Growth Award | Association
This award is given to associations that have experienced the highest membership growth for each year over the biennium through outstanding programming and recruitment.
Associations with fewer than 40 members:
Honorable Mention:
Central Florida
Winner:
Charleston, SC
Associations with 41–60 members:
Honorable Mention:
Mobile
Winner:
Jackson, MS
Associations with 61–100 members:
Honorable Mention:
Washington DC-Sub. Maryland
Winner:
Portland
Associations with 101–250 members:
Honorable Mention:
Little Rock
Winner:
Northwest Arkansas
Associations with more than 251 members:
Honorable Mention:
N/A
Winner:
Denver
Sally Moore Nitschke Lifelong Education Award | Chapter
Presented for the first time at the 1998 General Convention, this award honors Sally Moore Nitschke, Ohio State, Fraternity President from 1980–84. Sally valued learning as a lifelong process and exemplified this during her years serving the Fraternity in many capacities. This award goes to chapters and associations that effectively implement programming that enhances individual competencies, promotes life skills, and best utilizes available resources.
Honorable Mention:
Beta Rho Deuteron, Cincinnati
Eta Lambda, Loyola
Winner:
Gamma Delta, Purdue
The Standards Award is presented to the chapters with the best overall comprehensive standards programming, including education for the development of positive Kappa attitudes, individual responsibility to the group, and maintenance of Fraternity standards.
Chapters with 91 or fewer members:
Honorable Mention:
Eta Delta, Valparaiso
Winner:
Alpha Deuteron, Monmouth
Chapters with 92–145 members:
Honorable Mention:
Epsilon Xi, Cal State Northridge
Eta Pi, NYU
Winner:
Delta Omicron, Iowa State
Chapters with 146–192 members:
Honorable Mention:
Eta Nu, Santa Clara
Beta Rho Deuteron, Cincinnati
Winner:
Mu, Butler
Chapters with 193 or more members:
Honorable Mention:
Theta, Missouri
Epsilon Mu, Clemson
Winner:
Gamma Zeta, Arizona
Excellence in Chapter Management Award | Chapter
The Excellence in Chapter Management Award is given to the chapters with the most efficient and effective chapter management, well-educated and informed officers, strong Advisory and House Board relationships, and excellence in performance.
Chapters with 118 or fewer members:
Honorable Mention:
N/A
Winner:
Epsilon Xi, Cal State Northridge
Chapters with 119–179 members:
Honorable Mention:
Epsilon Omicron, UC Davis
Eta Omicron, Northeastern
Winner:
Eta Chi, NC State
Chapters with 180 or more members:
Honorable Mention:
Gamma Nu, Arkansas
Epsilon Eta, Auburn
Winner:
Theta, Missouri
Gracious Living Award | Chapter
This award goes to chapters that best exemplify chapter graciousness and hospitality at the chapter facility and on campus, and whose members have best acquired the art of living and working together.
Honorable Mention (Housed Chapters):
Sigma, Nebraska
Beta Rho Deuteron, Cincinnati
Beta Theta, Oklahoma
Epsilon Xi, Cal State Northridge
Winner (Housed Chapters):
Beta Psi, Toronto
Honorable Mention (Unhoused Chapters):
Epsilon Eta, Auburn
Eta Iota, Creighton
Eta Sigma, Chapman
Winner (Unhoused Chapters):
Zeta Chi, Marist
Panhellenic Award | Chapter
This award goes to the chapters that best exemplify true Panhellenic leadership, participate in and support Panhellenic-sponsored events, and display a cooperative and responsible attitude in working with the administration and other Greek-letter organizations as the representative of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
4 or fewer Panhellenic groups:
Honorable Mention:
N/A
Winner:
Epsilon, Illinois Wesleyan
5–7 Panhellenic groups:
Honorable Mention:
Eta Alpha, Furman
Eta Delta, Valparaiso
Winner:
Eta Omega, Binghamton
8–11 Panhellenic groups:
Honorable Mention:
Beta Rho Deuteron, Cincinnati
Eta Chi, NC State
Winner:
Gamma Nu, Arkansas
12 or more Panhellenic groups:
Honorable Mention:
Theta, Missouri
Epsilon Eta, Auburn
Winner:
Epsilon Mu, Clemson
Recruitment Award | Chapter
The Recruitment Award goes to the chapters in the following categories with the best overall Membership Recruitment and selection program and/or that have shown significant improvement or efforts under difficult circumstances, and that have submitted complete and timely reports.
4 or fewer Panhellenic groups:
Honorable Mention:
Gamma Beta, New Mexico
Eta Tau, Georgetown
Winner:
Epsilon, Illinois Wesleyan
5–7 Panhellenic groups:
Honorable Mention:
Mu, Butler
Eta Lambda, Loyola
Winner:
Eta Nu, Santa Clara
8–11 Panhellenic groups:
Honorable Mention:
Gamma Nu, Arkansas
Zeta Kappa, Bowling Green
Eta Omicron, Northeastern
Winner:
Beta Theta, Oklahoma
12 or more Panhellenic groups:
Honorable Mention:
Beta Pi, Washington
Epsilon Rho, Texas A&M
Winner:
Epsilon Kappa, South Carolina
This award goes to the chapter with an outstanding public relations program that addresses its various constituents and includes an appreciation of alumnae, a yearly chapter new publication or social media communication that is informative and well-written, submission of chapter material to the Fraternity, and positive contributions to the institution and community.
Honorable Mention:
Epsilon Mu, Clemson
Epsilon Upsilon, Baylor
Eta Delta, Valparaiso
Eta Sigma, Chapman
Winner:
Eta Omicron, Northeastern
Greatest Improvement Award | Chapter
This award is presented to the chapter with the greatest overall improvement during the biennium in all areas of programming.
Honorable Mention:
Epsilon Mu, Clemson
Epsilon Xi, Cal State Northridge
Winner:
Epsilon Phi, Florida
Standards Award | Chapter
Sally Moore Nitschke Lifelong Education Award | Association
Presented for the first time at the 1998 General Convention, this award honors Sally Moore Nitschke, Ohio State, Fraternity President from 1980–84. Sally valued learning as a lifelong process and exemplified this during her years serving the Fraternity in many capacities. This award goes to chapters and associations that effectively implement programming that enhances individual competencies, promotes life skills, and best utilizes available resources.
Associations with fewer than 40 members:
Honorable Mention:
Wasatch Mountains
Winner:
Stars and Stripes
Associations with 41–60 members:
Honorable Mention:
Salt Lake City
Winner:
Hilton Head
Associations with 61–100 members:
Honorable Mention:
Desert
Winner:
Boston Intercollegiate
Associations with 101–250 members:
Honorable Mention:
Greater St. Louis Area
Winner:
Albuquerque
Associations with 251 or more members:
Honorable Mention:
Austin
Winner:
Denver