2014 National Awards Recipients
New Chapter Cup
2014 Recipients: Gamma Psi, Gamma Omega, Delta Alpha, Delta Beta,
Delta Gamma, Delta Delta, Delta Epsilon, Delta Zeta
Presented to each new chapter installed since the preceding Convention.
Reinstated Chapter
Recognition
2014 Recipients: Alpha Delta, Alpha Omega
Presented to each reinstated chapter since the preceding Convention.
Esther Burke McCormick
Award
2014 Recipient: Greater than 30 Members –Beta Sigma; Fewer than 30
members – Gamma Omicron
Presented to the chapter that has the best pledge sister retention rate as a
percentage over the biennium.
Flora Gilsdorf JettinghoffVolpe Cooperation Award
2014 Recipient: Beta Sigma; Runner Up, Gamma Chi
Presented to the collegiate chapter receiving the greatest number of
cooperation points in accordance with the National Calendar of Due Dates.
Mileage Award
2014 Recipient: Delta Alpha
Presented to the chapter with the most members in attendance at Convention
multiplied by the number of miles traveled from the site of the chapter’s
campus.
Otilia Leuchtweis O’Hara
Chapter Improvement Award
2014 Recipient: Gamma Eta
Presented to the chapter showing the greatest improvement during the
biennium
Patricia Giallanza Hospitality
Award
2014 Recipients: Gamma Sigma, Alpha Psi, Alpha Mu, Alpha Beta, Beta
Gamma, Kappa, Zeta, Gamma Lambda
Presented to the chapter that most successfully planned and implemented the
visit of the Traveling Educational Consultant during the biennium.
Anna Rose Kimpel
Academic Excellence Award
2014 Recipient: Gamma Nu
Presented to the chapter having the highest grade point average reported
between Conventions.
Jean Yosepian Theta Phi
Alpha Foundation Award
2014 Recipient: Zeta
Presented to the chapter that has given the most support to the Foundation
since the preceding National Convention.
Collegiate Delegate Award
2014 Recipient: Kaelyn Mead, Delta Delta
Presented to the Collegiate Delegate who plays an active and constructive part
in Convention business, friendly towards all sisters, and is an information and
responsible representation of her association.
Chapter Hometown
Philanthropy Award
2014 Recipient: Zeta, Recognition Certificate to Alpha Beta, Alpha
Omega and Beta Nu
Presented to the chapter that best supports the efforts of a local philanthropic
project as evidenced by the scope, number of participants, including members,
success of the project.
Chapter National
Philanthropy Award
2014 Recipient: Alpha Epsilon, Recognition Certificate to Beta Epsilon
Presented to the chapter that best supports the efforts of Theta Phi Alpha’s
National Philanthropies as evidenced by the scope ; number of participants,
including members; and success of the project.
Chapter Publicity Award
2014 Recipient: Kappa, Recognition Certificate – Beta Gamma
Presented to a chapter on the basis of the collegiate chapter’s publicity in
campus and other newspapers, as well as through flyers, posters, The
Compass and other printed material. Television and radio publicity is also
considered. To be eligible for this award, a chapter must maintain a chapter
website.
Circle of Excellence
2014 Recipients: Alpha Beta, Beta Epsilon
Presented to chapters that have been outstanding since the previous
Convention in membership, cooperation with the national organization,
scholarship, financial management, and active participation in campus
activities. The Circle of Excellence will encompass the activities of a chapter
for an entire biennium. As a chapter, you will be competing against yourself,
not other chapters, to be recognized by this award. This is the highest
national award given to a chapter.
Helen Ryan Quinlan
Community Service Award
2014 Recipient: Beta Sigma, Recognition Certificate – Delta Beta
Presented to the chapter performing a noteworthy project of value to
community or campus.
Recruitment Award
2014 Recipient: Alpha Beta
Presented to the chapter outstanding in the following: percentage increase in
the number of pledge sisters; excellence of recruitment methods and reports.
Ruth M. Thompson
Greek Life Award
2014 Recipient: Kappa, Recognition Certificate –Alpha Beta
Also recognized: Gamma Omega and Delta Beta
Presented to the chapter that has contributed the most to the College
Panhellenic or Inter-Greek Council on its campus.
Selma Gilday Improved
Academic Excellence Award
2014 Recipient: Beta Nu
Presented to the chapter that instituted a program to improve its scholastic
average and, as a direct result, demonstrates improvement.
Chicago Area Alumnae
Association Song Award
2014 Recipient: Alpha Mu
Presented to a chapter and/or alumnae association for best traditional (i.e.
serious, ritual type) song.
Northeastern Nebraska
Alumnae Association
Song Award
2014 Recipient: Gamma Nu
Presented to a chapter and/or alumnae association for best contemporary (i.e.
upbeat, fun, recruitment type) song.
Dr. Mari Ann Callais
Outstanding
Fraternity/Sorority
Professional Award
2014 Recipient: Angie Carr-Robinett, Rockhurst University
To recognize an outstanding Fraternity/Sorority advisor who provided
superior support and guidance to a chapter and/or Greek system on campus.
National Achievement Award
2014 Recipient: Leslie Ervin Trahant, Alpha Beta
Presented to the individual, collegiate chapter, or alumnae association that
has made a special contribution to the national Fraternity or brought special
honor to it.
Gloria Neises Chapter
Advisory Board Award
2014 Recipient: Mu
Presented to the Chapter Advisory Board for outstanding guidance to a
collegiate chapter.
Alumnae Delegate Award
2014 Recipient: Aleshia Brewer, Central Florida
Presented to the Alumnae Delegate who plays an active and constructive part
in Convention business, friendly towards all sisters, and is an information
and responsible representation of her association.
Guard of Honor
2014 Recipient: Stephanie Galendez, Alpha Beta
Presented to alumnae members who have given long and devoted service to
the national organization. The Guard of Honor is the highest award Theta
Phi Alpha can bestow on an individual member.
National Officer Award
2014 Recipient: Patricia Giallanza, Upsilon
Presented to a National Officer who has made a significant difference for
Theta Phi Alpha through her dedication and hard work
Flint Area Alumnae
Association Attendance
Award
2014 Recipient: Flint Area
Presented to the alumnae association with the most registered members in
attendance at National Convention. An alumna who maintains membership
in more than one association may be counted as a member each.
Alumnae Association
Community Service Award
2014 Recipient: New Orleans
Presented in recognition of the most worthy activity (single event or
project) in the community on the part of an alumnae association.
Alumnae Association
Philanthropy Award
2014 Recipient: Akron
Presented in recognition of the most worthy activity (single event or
project) for one of our national philanthropies or a local organization.
Amelia McSweeney Award
2014 Recipient: New Orleans, Recognition Certificate to Flint Area
Presented to the alumnae association that makes an outstanding contribution
to Theta Phi Alpha on a national level.
Centennial Award
2014 Recipient: New Orleans
Presented to the alumnae association for overall excellence in membership,
cooperation with national, financial management, program planning, and
participation in national activities.
Dolores Friess Stephenson
Alumnae Publicity Award
2014 Recipient: Central Florida, Recognition Certificate to New York
City
Presented to the alumnae association that has best-publicized Theta Phi
Alpha through contributions to The Compass, electronic media, newspaper,
television, radio, and university magazines. Association newsletters are also
considered.
Jean M. Cusack Membership
Award
2014 Recipient: Greater than 30 members – Flint Area; Fewer than 30
members – Northeastern Nebraska
Presented to the alumnae association that best maintained, expanded, and
reported its membership since the preceding National Convention. Two
awards may be presented to distinguish between large and small
associations.
Mildred M. Connely Award
2014 Recipient: Northeastern Nebraska, Recognition Certificate to New
Orleans
Presented to an alumnae association for their outstanding support to a
collegiate chapter or colony during the biennium.
Outstanding Alumna
Mentor Award
2014 Recipient : Sue Check, Alpha Xi
Presented to an outstanding Theta Phi Alpha sister who has demonstrated
exceptional ability in guiding the personal and fraternal growth of a sister,
colony, chapter and/or alumnae association through her works.
Lois Barry Lynch Theta Phi
Alpha Foundation Award
2014 Recipient: Chicago Area
Presented to the alumna association that has given the most support to the
Foundation since the preceding National Convention.