• Convention Awards

In addition to connecting with Sisters and friends and conducting Sorority business, National Convention is a time to recognize individual and chapter achievements.

Individual Awards

Ada A. Norton Award

The Ada A. Norton Award honors an alumna who, through longevity, has demonstrated outstanding service to the Sorority in an effective, creative, and dedicated manner.

  • 2018: Callie Sterling, Upsilon
  • 2016: Jamie Jones Miller, Psi

Lois Schweikart O’Dell Anchor Award

The Anchor Award honors an outstanding alumna in good standing who has given exceptional dedication and faithful service to her alumnae chapter and community for a minimum of five years. 

  • 2018: Nicole Ball, Sigma
  • 2016: Joell Sperry, Gamma Theta and member of the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter

Carrie W. Staehle Award

The Carrie W. Staehle Award honors an initiated Chapter Advisory Board member for exceptional service to their chapter and to the Sorority.

  • 2018: Andrea Rogers Mersiovsky, Rho
  • 2016: Brandy Glover Pate, Upsilon

Order of the Yellow Rose

The Order of the Yellow Rose honors an alumna who has given long, faithful service or for the successful performance of a special project for Alpha Sigma Tau.

  • 2018: Beth Knaus McOsker, Alpha Lambda
  • 2016: Haley Crafton Fowler, Upsilon

The Mary Louise Mandrea Doyle Panhellenic Award

The Mary Louise Mandrea Doyle Panhellenic Award honors collegians, alumnae, or collegiate or alumnae chapters who have made outstanding contributions to the Greek cause on a campus, in a community through Panhellenic service, or to NPC.

  • 2018: Sarah Polkabla, Gamma Zeta
  • 2016: Victoria Seader, Gamma Tau

McCrory Order of Interfraternity Excellence

The McCrory Order of Interfraternity Excellence Award honors an individual who has contributed outstanding service to the betterment of the fraternity/sorority system.

  • 2018: Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships
  • 2016: Dave Westol, J.D., Theta Chi Fraternity

Chapter Awards

Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp Outstanding Alumnae and Collegiate Chapter Philanthropy Award

The DeCamp Philanthropy award is presented to collegiate and alumnae chapters/associations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to philanthropic endeavors.

2018:

  • Beta Iota Chapter (Millersville University)
  • Upsilon Chapter (University of Central Arkansas)

2016:

  • Delta Phi Chapter (New York University)
  • Baltimore Alumnae Chapter

Elizabeth Wilson Operational Excellence Award

Formerly the Elizabeth Wilson Award for Chapter Management, this award is presented to the collegiate chapters exhibiting excellence in chapter operations and management.

2018:

  • Delta Eta Chapter (Belmont University)
  • Upsilon Chapter (University of Central Arkansas)

2016:

  • Epsilon Sigma Chapter (Bridgewater State University)

Edward Jervey/Martha DeCamp Award

The Edward Jervey/Martha DeCamp Award honors the collegiate chapter that has exhibited in all of its actions the highest adherence to the ideals and integrity of Alpha Sigma Tau as set forth in the Creed.

  • 2018: Epsilon Mu Chapter (University at Buffalo)
  • 2016: Epsilon Sigma (Bridgewater State University)

Founders Award

The Founders Award honors the collegiate chapter that is outstanding in all facets of Sorority, college, and community life.

  • 2018: Upsilon Chapter (University of Central Arkansas)
  • 2016: Delta Phi Chapter (New York University)

Academic Excellence Award

Presented to the chapter(s) with the highest average chapter GPA each semester.

Awardees for spring 2017 semester:

  • 1st Place: Epsilon Xi Chapter (Gustavus Adolphus College)
  • 2nd Place: Epsilon Tau Chapter (Kenyon College)
  • 3rd Place, Delta Psi Chapter (Johnson and Wales University, Denver Campus)

Awardees for fall 2017 semester:

  • 1st Place: Epsilon Tau Chapter (Kenyon College)
  • 2nd Place: Delta Alpha Chapter (Gannon University)
  • 3rd Place, Epsilon Xi Chapter (Gustavus Adolphus College)

Academic Improvement Award

Presented to the chapter(s) with the greatest improvement in chapter GPA each semester.

Spring 2017 semester:

  • 1st Place: Beta Upsilon Chapter (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
  • 2nd Place: Delta Pi Chapter (Oglethorpe University)
  • 3rd Place, Beta Upsilon Chapter (New Jersey Institute of Technology)

Fall 2017 semester:

  • 1st Place: Delta Chapter (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
  • 2nd Place: Delta Omega Chapter (Penn State Altoona)
  • 3rd Place, Gamma Delta Chapter (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth)

Academic Programming Excellence Award

Presented to collegiate chapter(s) achieving both individual and chapter academic success through academic programming efforts.

2017-2018:

  • Epsilon Rho Chapter (SUNY Geneseo)
  • Upsilon Chapter (University of Central Arkansas)
  • Zeta Chapter (Lockhaven University)

Campus Citizenship Award

Presented to the collegiate chapter(s) demonstrating active engagement in their campus and Panhellenic communities.

2017-2018:

  • Epsilon Sigma Chapter (Bridgewater State University)
  • Epsilon Tau Chapter (Kenyon College)
  • Psi Chapter (James Madison University)

Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Marketing & Communications

Presented to the collegiate chapter(s) exhibiting the best use of marketing and communications.

2017-2018:

  • Beta Mu Chapter (Salisbury University)
  • Delta Eta Chapter (Belmont University)
  • Epsilon Tau Chapter (Kenyon College)
  • Psi Chapter (James Madison University)

Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Video

Presented to the collegiate chapter(s) exhibiting the best values-based chapter promotional video.

For use during the 2017-2018 or 2018-2019 academic years:

  • Alpha Psi Chapter (University of Northern Iowa)
  • Epsilon Tau Chapter (Kenyon College)
  • Gamma Rho Chapter (Seton Hall University)
  • Psi Chapter (James Madison University)

Membership Excellence Award

The Membership Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters that have exhibited a culture of excellence in membership recruitment and retention.

2018:

  • Beta Eta Chapter (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville)
  • Beta Iota Chapter (Millersville University)
  • Beta Mu Chapter (Salisbury University)
  • Delta Iota Chapter (Johnson and Wales University Providence)
  • Delta Pi Chapter (Oglethorpe University)
  • Upsilon Chapter (University of Central Arkansas)

2016:

  • Upsilon Chapter (University of Central Arkansas)

Membership Improvement Award

The Membership Improvement Award is presented to collegiate chapters that have exhibited significant improvement in membership recruitment and retention results.

2018:

  • Beta Xi Chapter (Michigan Tech University)
  • Epsilon Tau Chapter (Kenyon College)
  • Gamma Rho Chapter (Seton Hall University)

2016:

  • Delta Delta Chapter (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Illuminate Leadership Award

The Illuminate Leadership Award honors collegiate chapter(s) that have achieved group or individual leadership enhancement resulting from participation in Illuminate programming.

2018:

  • Beta Iota Chapter (Millersville University)
  • Epsilon Beta Chapter (University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley)
  • Gamma Psi Chapter (Fitchburg State University)
  • Psi Chapter, James Madison University

2016:

  • Epsilon Sigma Chapter (Bridgewater State University)

Scholarship Award

The Scholarship Award is presented to collegiate chapters achieving the highest grade point average each academic term.

2014-2015:

  • 1st Place: Delta Alpha Chapter (Gannon University)
  • 2nd Place: Delta Psi Chapter (Denver Campus of Johnson & Wales University)
  • 3rd Place: Epsilon Xi Chapter (Gustavus Adolphus College)

2015-2016:

  • 1st Place: Epsilon Xi Chapter (Gustavus Adolphus College)
  • 2nd Place: Delta Phi Chapter (New York University)
  • 3rd Place: Delta Alpha Chapter (Gannon University)

Financial Excellence Award

Presented to the collegiate chapters exhibiting excellence in financial management and health.

2017-2018:

  • Beta Mu Chapter, Salisbury University

Health & Safety Excellence Award

Presented to the collegiate chapters exhibiting excellence in risk prevention, reduction, and management measures.

2017-2018:

  • Beta Eta Chapter (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville)
  • Delta Upsilon Chapter (St. Leo University)
  • Phi Chapter (Southeastern Louisiana University)

Sisterhood Excellence Award

Presented to the collegiate chapters exhibiting excellence in the cultivation of healthy, interpersonal relationships, and accountability.

2017-2018:

  • Beta Mu Chapter (Salisbury University)
  • Epsilon Mu Chapter (University at Buffalo)
  • Epsilon Tau Chapter (Kenyon College)

Convention Recognition

Mary Charles Adams Ashby Convention Top Tau

The Mary Charles Adams Ashby Convention Top Tau Award – named after Past National President Mary Charles Adams Ashby, Chi – honors an outstanding alumna and collegian who embody the values of Alpha Sigma Tau during Convention.

2018:

  • Bobbie Nichols, Alpha Gamma (Alumna)
  • Eva Warren, Epsilon Tau (Collegian)

2016:

  • Charlotte Evans Floyd, Psi (Alumna)
  • Kristin Palmsiano, Delta Delta (Collegian)