Convention Awards
Convention is our premier time to recognize our Sisters who are Defining Excellence!
Convention awards are a longstanding tradition. We are proud to recognize our collegiate chapters, alumnae chapters and associations, and individual members and friends who have all contributed to enriching our Sisterhood or our communities.
Convention is our premier time to recognize our Sisters who are Defining Excellence! Convention awards are a longstanding tradition, but this year, we’ve reimagined our process to make it easier (and more fun) to apply for an award!
New this year:
- Introduction of six awards for alumnae chapters/associations
- Fewer awards require applications, removing barriers for chapters
- Video format now an accepted format for select awards
Applications and nominations for individual awards are due by Sunday, February 222, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET. If required, applications/nominations are collected at their respective links below.
Explore awards:
Awards for Individuals
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.
Lois Schweikart O’Dell Anchor Award
The Lois Schweikart O’Dell 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thomas J. King, Jr. Award for Excellence
The Thomas J. King Award for Excellence was established to honor those individuals who are neither members of Alpha Sigma Tau nor Faculty Advisors, but who have greatly contributed to the growth and development of the Sorority.
Awards for Alumnae Chapters and Associations
Collegiate Chapter Engagement Excellence Award
This award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations demonstrating excellence in cultivating collegiate chapter relationships, support, and programming.
Alumnae Branding Excellence Award
This award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations exhibiting the best use of social media platforms, promotion of chapter/association activities and events, and awareness-building.
Alumnae Growth and Retention Excellence Award
This award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations exhibiting a culture of excellence and commitment to membership recruitment and retention.
Alumnae Innovation Excellence Award
This award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations demonstrating innovative solutions to alumnae group or Alumnae Panhellenic opportunities or challenges and successfully executing initiatives for positive outcomes or improvement.
Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp Outstanding Alumnae Chapter Philanthropic Award
This award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations demonstrating an exceptional commitment to supporting the Women’s Wellness Initiative through philanthropy, service, and/or advocacy efforts.
Alumnae Programming Excellence Award
This award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations cultivating an exceptional member experience through fun and innovative programs, events, and activities.
Awards for Collegiate Chapters
🌟 Academic Excellence Award
The Academic Excellence Award is presented to the chapters with the highest average chapter GPA for Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Fall 2021.
🌟 Academic Improvement Award
The Academic Excellence Award is presented to the chapters with the greatest improvement in their average chapter GPA from Fall 2020 through Fall 2021.
🌟 Academic Programming Excellence Award
The Academic Programming Excellence Award is presented to chapters achieving individual and/or chapter academic success through academic programming efforts.
💚 Alumnae Engagement Excellence Award
The Alumnae Engagement Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters demonstrating excellence in alumnae programming, communications, and connections.
💚 Campus Citizenship Excellence Award
The Campus Citizenship Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters demonstrating active engagement in their campus and Panhellenic communities.
📸 Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Marketing and Communications
The Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Marketing and Communications is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting the best use of social media platforms, website content, and additional marketing mediums to promote their chapter and the Sorority experience.
📸 Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Video or Digital Scrapbook
The Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Video or Digital Scrapbook is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting the best use of a values-based promotional video or digital scrapbook that accurately and realistically portrays the chapter’s membership and the chapter experience.
📋 Elizabeth Wilson Operational Excellence Award
The Elizabeth Wilson Operational Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters demonstrating a commitment to chapter management and outstanding operational performance.
💰 Financial Excellence Award
The Financial Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting strong budgeting and billing practices, financial management, and overall financial health.
🎫 Health and Safety Excellence Award
The Health and Safety Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting an outstanding commitment to risk prevention, education, and management.
🌱 Growth and Retention Excellence Award
The Growth and Retention Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting a culture of excellence and commitment to membership recruitment and retention.
🌱 Growth and Retention Improvement Award
The Growth and Retention Improvement Award is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting significant efforts and improvement in membership recruitment and retention.
⚓️ Innovation Excellence Award
The Innovation Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters demonstrating innovative solutions to chapter or Panhellenic community opportunities or challenges and successfully executing initiatives for positive outcomes or improvement.
💚 Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Philanthropic Award
The Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Philanthropic Award is presented to collegiate chapters demonstrating an exceptional commitment to supporting the Women’s Wellness Initiative through philanthropy, service, and/or advocacy efforts.
🎫 Sisterhood Excellence Award
The Sisterhood Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters successfully cultivating healthy interpersonal relationships between members.
Explore awards:
Awards for Individuals
Ada A. Norton Award
The Ada A. Norton Award is to honor an alumna who, through longevity, has demonstrated outstanding service to the Sorority in an effective, creative, and dedicated manner. >> Nominate a Sister
The Ada A. Norton Award is named in honor of one of Alpha Sigma Tau’s first chapter advisors. Ms. Norton was a Patroness who assisted in advising the Alpha Chapter. She also worked relentlessly to make sure Alpha Sigma Tau met the qualifications to be a National Sorority. She directed the first National Convention and wrote much of our sacred Sorority Ritual. This award was first presented in 1946 at the 8th National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Applicant may have:
- Improved or helped establish new educational programs to enhance the growth and development of the National Organization
- Gave exceptional service to the Sorority, both nationally and locally
- Improved educational program(s) for the Sorority Involvement in extension of alumnae or collegiate chapters
- Represents the National Organization
- Works for the good of the National Organization in fraternity/sorority-related organizations
Lois Schweikart O’Dell Anchor Award
The Anchor Award honors outstanding alumnae in good standing who have given exceptional dedication and faithful service to their alumnae chapter or association and the community for a minimum of five years. >> Nominate a Sister
Lois Schweikart O’Dell joined the Lambda Chapter at Temple University and served as the Financial Secretary of the National Foundation when the first contribution was made in May 1984. Previously, she served the Sorority as Director of Alumnae and Chairman of the National Headquarters Fund. Lois served in every office of the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, and was very active in her church, with her high school alumni association, and in the community. Over the years, Lois developed an interest in the improvement of the judicial and penal systems. She was a subcommittee chairman for the Citizens Committee for the Improvement of Justice, and was a member of the Task Force on Criminal and Juvenile Justice. Lois, who passed away in 2001, and her husband, Robert, were married for 59 years and had two children.
It shall be presented to those alumnae who are not presently in service to the National Organization.
Carrie W. Staehle Award
The Carrie W. Staehle Award is to honor initiated Chapter Advisory Board members for exceptional service to their chapter and the Sorority. >> Nominate a Sister
Mrs. Staehle first served as National Treasurer in 1925 after Alpha Sigma Tau became a National Sorority. She then served as Alpha Sigma Tau’s third National President, from 1934 to 1949. She continued her involvement and volunteerism well beyond her presidency. During her 50-year service to Alpha Sigma Tau, she met and influenced more members than any other officer or chairman at the time. She was fiercely dedicated to our Ritual and values, and inspired others to live by them. She firmly believed that the ultimate purpose of sorority membership was to influence the members to become their best selves at work, in school, and in their communities. No one in Alpha Sigma Tau’s history has had a more dramatic and lasting influence on the Sorority’s growth and development than Carrie Staehle.
The nominee may have assisted the collegiate chapter by:
- Supporting the chapter through an extraordinarily difficult time
- Energizing a chapter and helping it to become a well-established group
- Coaching the chapter to significant improvements in growth, retention, chapter operations, or overall member experience
- Providing supervision, guidance, and devotion to the collegiate chapter over a long period of time
Order of the Yellow Rose
The Order of the Yellow Rose was created to honor alumnae in good standing who have given long, faithful service, or for the successful performance of a special project for Alpha Sigma Tau. >> Nominate a Sister
Examples of special projects may include but are not limited to leading a committee, serving on a task force, leading a major fundraising effort, or long-term service in a volunteer capacity.
Outstanding New Advisor Award
The Outstanding New Advisor Award is given to a Chapter Advisory Board member who has demonstrated exceptional service and a deep commitment to advising practice in their first three years of advising. >> Nominate a Sister
Nominees:
- Build healthy, professional, and positive relationships with collegiate members
- Support the goals and priorities of the chapter in addition to operational and programmatic expectations
- Appropriately hold members and officers accountable to responsibilities, expectations, and policies
- Seek advice, guidance, and coaching from other Chapter Advisory Board members or Headquarters Staff
- Participate in available training and educational opportunities
The Mary Louise Mandrea Doyle Panhellenic Award
The Mary Louise Mandrea Doyle Panhellenic Award was established in 1977 to honor members of Alpha Sigma Tau who exemplify true Panhellenic service. Nominees for the award may be collegians, alumnae, collegiate chapters, or alumnae chapters or associations that have made outstanding contributions to the fraternity and sorority cause on campus, or in a community through Panhellenic service, or to the National Panhellenic Conference. >> Nominate a Sister
Mary Louise Doyle embodied the true meaning of Panhellenic service and sisterhood. During her years of service to Alpha Sigma Tau, Mrs. Doyle was most proud of her time on the NPC Delegation. In this capacity, she earned the respect of other National Sororities for her work and dedication.
The nominees must have fulfilled Sorority commitments and responsibilities. Nominees may have contributed in the following ways:
- Assisted with Panhellenic recruitment as a college Panhellenic member or as an alumna per request from the campus
- Been an active member of an Alumnae Panhellenic where there is an Alpha Sigma Tau chapter, and promoted Alpha Sigma Tau interest in the group
- Served as a College or Alumnae Panhellenic officer, influencing an outstanding and productive year
- Instrumental in successfully promoting the Panhellenic spirit and goals
- Revitalized an existing but inactive College or Alumnae Panhellenic
- Established a new College or Alumnae Panhellenic where one did not exist
- Led a worthy Panhellenic project
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. >> Nominate a Friend of the Fraternal Community
The McCrory Order of Interfraternity Excellence Award is named in honor of Cynthia McCrory, Alpha Alpha/Ball State alumna, and Alpha Sigma Tau’s first and only NPC Chairman, who served from 1983 to 1985.
An ideal nominee for this award would meet one or more of the following recommended criteria:
- Be from outside the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
- Be from any campus, regardless of whether Alpha Sigma Tau has an active collegiate chapter there
- Be a female or male nationally-known educator, fraternity/sorority executive, or university/college administrator in student affairs
- Exemplify the finest tradition of fraternal service
- Make noteworthy contributions in relations between sororities and fraternities and the community in which she or he is a part
- Show significant leadership among educators in relations between college administrators and fraternity and sorority life
- Have sustained successful leadership in interfraternity affairs
- Be a respected spokesperson for the important causes of fraternal ideals
Thomas J. King, Jr. Award for Excellence
The Thomas J. King, Jr. Award of Excellence was established in 1996 to honor individuals who have made a significant impact of Alpha Sigma Tau but are neither members of Alpha Sigma Tau nor serving as Faculty Advisors. >> Nominate a Friend of AΣΤ
The award was established to recognize individuals who have given freely and generously of their time and skill for the benefit of the Sorority. The first award was given at the 1996 National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.
Awards for Alumnae Chapters and Associations
Collegiate Chapter Engagement Excellence Award
The Collegiate Chapter Engagement Excellence Award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations demonstrating excellence in cultivating collegiate chapter relationships, support, and programming. Applications will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Chapter/association hosts, sponsors, or participates in programs or activities for or with a collegiate chapter (i.e. Homecoming, Ritual, Milestones, etc.)
- Chapter/association provides help and support to aid in collegiate chapter success (i.e. fundraising, Chapter Advisory Board recruitment, potential new member recommendations, recruitment preparation, career planning and support, finals kits, scholarship donations, etc.)
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: No
Alumnae Branding Excellence Award
The Alumnae Branding Excellence Award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations exhibiting the best use of social media platforms, promotion of chapter/association activities and events, and awareness-building. Applications will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Updated and active social media presence
- Active promotion of Alpha Sigma Tau and chapter/association activities and events
- Adequate and realistic representation of chapter/association membership composition and member activities/interests
- Commitment to Alpha Sigma Tau brand standards and guidelines
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: No
Alumnae Growth and Retention Excellence Award
The Alumnae Growth and Retention Excellence Award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations exhibiting a culture of excellence and commitment to membership recruitment and retention. Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Chapter/association engages in intentional efforts to recruit current Alpha Sigma Tau members to join the chapter/association
- Chapter/association actively works to recruit alumnae initiates
- Chapter/association has grown membership over the Convention cycle
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: Chapter/association must have submitted an updated chapter/association roster
Alumnae Innovation Excellence Award
The Alumnae Innovation Excellence Award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations demonstrating innovative solutions to alumnae group or Alumnae Panhellenic opportunities or challenges and successfully executing initiatives for positive outcomes or improvement. Applications will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Clear identification of an opportunity or challenge related to one or more of the following:
- Inclusive and welcoming member experience
- Supporting Sisters in financial need
- Developing a new approach to a program or process
- Developing a new recruitment, growth, or retention strategy
- An Alumnae Panhellenic need or issue
- Development and implementation of an appropriate and innovative solution to address the identified opportunity or challenge
- Positive outcomes or improvement as a result of the implemented solution
- Development of strategies to sustain the positive outcomes or improvement
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: No
Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp Outstanding Alumnae Chapter Philanthropic Award
The Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp Outstanding Alumnae Chapter Philanthropic Award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations demonstrating an exceptional commitment to supporting the Women’s Wellness Initiative through philanthropy, service, and/or advocacy efforts. Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Engagement with National Service Partners and other women’s-focused organizations
- Participation in or coordination of meaningful projects that meet a community need
- Timely remission of philanthropic donations to benefiting organizations (if applicable)
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: No
Alumnae Programming Excellence Award
The Alumnae Programming Excellence Award is presented to alumnae chapters and associations cultivating an exceptional member experience through fun and innovative programs, events, and activities. Applications will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Chapter/association hosts a variety of innovative and interesting activities, events, and programs
- Chapter/association demonstrates evidence of cultivating a welcoming environment for members of all ages
- Chapter/association hosts a Founders Day event annually
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: No
Awards for Collegiate Chapters
🌟 Academic Excellence Award
The Academic Excellence Award is presented to the chapters with the highest average chapter GPA for Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Fall 2025.
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: The chapter must have submitted Scholarship Reporting Forms for each qualifying semester in Officer Portal.
🌟 Academic Improvement Award
The Academic Improvement Award is presented to the chapters with the greatest improvement in their average chapter GPA from Fall 2024 through Fall 2025.
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: The chapter must have submitted Scholarship Reporting Forms for each qualifying semester in Officer Portal.
🌟 Academic Programming Excellence Award
The Academic Programming Excellence Award is presented to chapters achieving individual and/or chapter academic success through academic programming efforts.
Chapter applications will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Minimum 3.0 average chapter GPA each semester (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025)
- Use of individual Academic Improvement Plans to support members on academic risk and probation
- Use of innovative strategies and programs for supporting individual and chapter academic success
- Use of campus personnel or resources to support academic success
- Efforts to incentivize, recognize, and celebrate academic achievement
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: The chapter must have submitted Scholarship Reporting Forms for each qualifying semester in Officer Portal.
💚 Alumnae Engagement Excellence Award
The Alumnae Engagement Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters demonstrating excellence in alumnae programming, communications, and connections.
Chapter applications will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Chapter hosts meaningful events for or involving alumnae
- Chapter appropriately engages and connects with alumnae throughout the year via social media, email, newsletters, mailings, and/or other forms of communication
- Chapter enlists appropriate alumnae help and support to aid in chapter success (ex: fundraising efforts, PNM recommendations, recruitment support, philanthropy or service participation, scholarship support, etc.)
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: No
💚 Campus Citizenship Excellence Award
The Campus Citizenship Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters demonstrating active engagement in their campus and Panhellenic communities.
Chapter applications will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Chapter members are involved in and hold officer positions in other organizations on campus
- Chapter actively and positively promotes the sorority experience on campus
- Chapter has consistent representation at Panhellenic meetings and advocates for Alpha Sigma Tau appropriately; members hold leadership positions on the Panhellenic Council (if applicable)
- Chapter actively works to build positive Panhellenic and/or student organization relationships
- Chapter partners with other student organizations on campus to host/co-host events
- Chapter has developed positive working relationships with the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office; Chapter President meets regularly with the Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor
Application required: Yes, written or video format accepted
Additional eligibility requirements: Letter of recommendation from the Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor or campus administrator responsible for fraternity and sorority life on your campus, uploaded as a PDF document with the application. The letter of recommendation must be on campus letterhead and must include the recommender’s name, title, and contact information. The letter should speak to the criteria listed above.
📸 Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Marketing and Communications
The Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Marketing and Communications is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting the best use of social media platforms, website content, and additional marketing mediums to promote their chapter and the Sorority experience.
Chapters will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Maintains a consistent social media presence and updated website content
- Social media handles and bios follow organizational brand standards
- Representation of Core Values across marketing channels
- Representation of academic success, leadership, service and philanthropy, Sisterhood, and campus involvement/school pride across marketing channels
- Adequate and realistic representation of the chapter’s membership and member activities/interests
- Chapter regularly submits update to The Anchor
- Commitment to Alpha Sigma Tau brand standards and guidelines
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: Chapter should have an updated website through MyChapterRoom and have updated social media handles reported through the Social Media Site Address Update Form in Officer Portal
📸 Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Video or Digital Scrapbook
The Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Video or Digital Scrapbook is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting the best use of a values-based promotional video or digital scrapbook that accurately and realistically portrays the chapter’s membership and the chapter experience.
Chapter applications will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Video or digital scrapbook does not exceed four (4) minutes in length
- Connection to and representation of the Core Values
- Representation of academic success, leadership, service and philanthropy, Sisterhood, and campus involvement/school pride
- Adequate and realistic representation of the chapter’s membership and the chapter experience
- Commitment to Alpha Sigma Tau brand standards and guidelines
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: No
📋 Edward Jervey/Martha DeCamp Award
The Edward Jervey/Martha DeCamp Award is presented to the collegiate chapter exhibiting the highest adherence to the ideals and integrity of Alpha Sigma Tau, as set forth in the Creed, in all of its actions, including living the Ritual and Core Values of Alpha Sigma Tau, enriching their own lives and the lives of others, and empowering women to excel in life.
The Chapter should demonstrate evidence of achievement in the following:
- Values and appreciates diversity in membership
- Supports Sisters’ endeavors
- Encourages Sisters to use talents and skills in ways that best serve the chapter
- Supports Sisters’ needs
- Enacts mission, vision, Core Values, expectations, and Ritual
- Cultivates an enjoyable and value-add experience for all members
- Creates sense of community and camaraderie
The Edward Jervey/Martha DeCamp Award recipient will receive a cash award of $2,000.
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: Chapter must be in good standing (not on probation) to be eligible.
📋 Elizabeth Wilson Operational Excellence Award
The Elizabeth Wilson Operational Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters demonstrating a commitment to chapter management and outstanding operational performance.
Chapters will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Chapter has established and documented priority areas, goals, and action items for the 2025-26 academic year
- Chapter utilizes the MyChapterRoom platform to support chapter communication, operations, and efficiency
- Successful completion of Officer Onboarding course bundles by Executive Committee members through the Alpha Sigma Tau Learning Lounge
- Participation by Executive Committee officers in Officer Academy
- Officer and Advisor participation in Live Learning programs
- Officer positions are filled and reflected correctly in MCR and Officer Portal
- Chapter bylaws and standing rules are reviewed and/or revised on an annual basis
- Timely reporting of new members and Initiation
- Timely completion and submission of the Class Reporting Form each semester
- Timely completion of roster updates and submission of status changes
- Chapter communicates consistently with members of the Chapter Support Team
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: Chapter must have a copy of the most current chapter bylaws and standing rules with the most recent review or revision date uploaded to MCR Documents by March 15, 2026.
💰 Financial Excellence Award
The Financial Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting strong budgeting and billing practices, financial management, and overall financial health.
Chapters will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Timely payment of National dues, fees, and assessments
- Adherence to National Organization financial policies for collegiate chapters
- Timely submission of the Budget Submission Form each semester and utilization of the chapter budget template
- Officer and advisor participation in finance-related Live Learning programs and coaching calls
- Chapter utilization of MoneySmarts U courses
- Timely and accurate billing of new and collegiate members in Billhighway
- Maintenance of a general savings account that reflects savings of 10-30% of the chapter’s operating budget
- Adequate Officer Academy and Convention savings
- Timely management of uncoded prepaid card transactions and uncleared checks
- Effective management of outstanding debt and past due balances for new and collegiate members, alumnae members, and non-members
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: No
🎫 Health and Safety Excellence Award
The Health and Safety Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting an outstanding commitment to risk prevention, education, and management.
Chapters will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- New and collegiate members complete the Name Your Story program
- Appropriate use of the Member Support and Accountability process
- Execution of the New Member Education program as outlined by the National Organization and compliance with all related policies
- Officer and advisor participation in health and safety-related Live Learning programs
- Adherence to National Organization health and safety-related policies
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: No
🌱 Growth Excellence Award
The Growth Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting a culture of excellence and commitment to membership recruitment and chapter growth.
Chapters will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Chapter actively works towards and consistently achieves campus total
- Chapter maintains an updated names list and builds relationships throughout the year
- Timely submission of Growth Planning forms and Campus Total forms
- Officer and advisor participation in growth-related Live Learning sessions and coaching calls
- Successful completion by officers of growth-related courses in the Alpha Sigma Tau Learning Lounge
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: No
🌱 Growth Improvement Award
The Growth Improvement Award is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting significant efforts and improvement in membership recruitment and growth.
Chapters will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Chapter actively works towards and consistently achieves their established growth goal
- Chapter maintains an updated names list and builds relationships throughout the year
- Timely submission of Growth Planning forms and Campus Total forms
- Officer and advisor participation in growth-related Live Learning sessions and coaching calls
- Successful completion by officers of growth-related courses in the Alpha Sigma Tau Learning Lounge
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: No
⚓️ Innovation Excellence Award
The Innovation Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters demonstrating innovative solutions to chapter or Panhellenic community opportunities or challenges and successfully executing initiatives for positive outcomes or improvement.
Chapter applications will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Clear identification of an opportunity or challenge related to one or more of the following:
- Inclusive and welcoming member experience
- Improving member engagement through an enhanced member experience
- Supporting Sisters in financial need
- Supporting Sisters with mental health challenges
- A critical gap in members’ knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors around a Sorority expectation
- Feedback received from campus administrators and/or the National organization for an area of chapter improvement
- A Panhellenic community need or issue
- Development and implementation of an appropriate and innovative solution to address the identified opportunity or challenge
- Positive outcomes or improvement as a result of the implemented solution
- Development of strategies to sustain the positive outcomes or improvement
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: No
💚 Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Philanthropic Award
The Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Philanthropic Award is presented to collegiate chapters demonstrating an exceptional commitment to supporting the Women’s Wellness Initiative through philanthropy, service, and/or advocacy efforts.
Chapters will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Engagement with National Service Partners and other women’s-focused organizations
- Utilization of CrowdChange or Billhighway Give for philanthropic fundraising
- Timely remission of philanthropic donations to benefiting organizations
- Ratio of net donation to philanthropic effort gross income (total amount raised – expenses = net donation)
- Hours per member of service and/or advocacy activity
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: Chapter must have submitted Philanthropy, Service, and/or Advocacy Reporting Forms for qualifying semesters (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026) in Officer Portal
🌟 Retention Excellence Award
The Retention Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting a culture of excellence and commitment to membership retention.
Chapters will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Achievement of a 95% or greater new member retention through Initiation
- Achievement of a 90% or greater collegiate member retention each semester
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: No
🌟 Retention Improvement Award
The Retention Improvement Award is presented to collegiate chapters exhibiting significant efforts towards and improvement in member retention.
Chapters will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Chapter has established priority areas, goals, and action items to improve and enhance the member experience and retention efforts
- Chapter achieves improvement in new member and/or collegiate member retention rate semester over semester
Application required: No
Additional eligibility requirements: No
🎫 Sisterhood Excellence Award
The Sisterhood Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters successfully cultivating healthy interpersonal relationships between members.
Chapter applications will be evaluated on successful demonstration of evidence for the following criteria:
- Chapter hosts a variety of innovative and interesting activities to build Sisterhood
- Chapter engages in intentional efforts to cultivate healthy relationships among Sisters
- Chapter provides appropriate support and encouragement to Sisters
- Chapter appropriately holds members accountable and exhibits care and concern when doing so
Application required: Yes
Additional eligibility requirements: No
Introducing the Edward Jervey/Martha DeCamp Award – Convention Tournament!
This year, the entire Sisterhood will be involved in selecting the 2022 Edward Jervey/Martha DeCamp Award recipient! We’ll be hosting a tournament where all Sisters will vote for the chapter they think is most deserving of this coveted award.
The Edward Jervey/Martha DeCamp Award is presented to the collegiate chapter exhibiting the highest adherence to the ideals and integrity of Alpha Sigma Tau, as set forth in the Creed, in all of its actions, including living the Core Values of Alpha Sigma Tau, enriching their own lives and the lives of others, and empowering women to excel in life.
The chapter should demonstrate evidence of achievement in the following:
- Values and appreciates diversity in membership
- Supports Sisters’ endeavors
- Encourages Sisters to use talents and skills in ways that best serve the chapter
- Supports Sisters’ needs
- Enacts mission, vision, values, and expectations
- Cultivates an enjoyable and value-add experience for all members
- Creates sense of community and camaraderie
The Edward Jervey/Martha DeCamp Award recipient will receive a cash award of $2,000.
Submit a video application that is no longer than 4 minutes in length explaining how your chapter has exemplified the criteria listed above and submit it for consideration by April 1, 2022
How to enter:
- Record your video
In your video, address the award’s criteria above. Feel free to get creative, but make sure your video is 4 minutes or less. Videos over 4 minutes will automatically be disqualified. - Upload your video submission here by April 1, 2022.
A select group of award reviewers will review all submissions and select up to eight (8) top submissions. Then, it’s up to you! Up to two rounds of voting will take place to select the final award recipient, which will be announced at the 2022 National Convention in Tampa in June. - Encourage voting!
Watch other chapters’ videos and if your chapter is a finalist, rally your Sisters and friends to vote for your submission!
- Round 1 Voting – April 4-8 (Up to 8)
- Round 2 Voting – April 11-15 (Up to 4)
- Winner announced at Convention
Video and Written Application Tips
🎥 For Video Applications
Requirements
- Video applications must be no longer than 4 minutes in length (unless otherwise specified in the application); videos over 4 minutes will automatically be disqualified.
- A link to the video hosted on a third-party platform (ie: YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.) must be provided with this application form; we are unable to accept video file uploads.
- Each speaker should state their full name and role in the chapter (if applicable) before speaking.
- Please view the video prior to submission to ensure the visual and sound quality will allow for adequate evaluation.
Tips
- Use a tripod/phone stand/selfie stick, if you have one, to steady your camera. If not, makeshift one by propping up your phone. If filming in “selfie” mode, film while you are sitting or standing still and try to minimize movement and shaking.
- Make sure you have the best lighting possible, and that the speaker’s entire face is in frame throughout the video.
- Be sure to address all the criteria requested. You are encouraged to develop talking points or a script to help make sure your response is clear, concise, and addresses what is asked. Make sure it’s clear which application criterion you are addressing when speaking.
- If you get nervous speaking in front of a camera, try practicing without the camera rolling at first, so you can get more comfortable.
Video Hosting Platforms
Your video application needs to be hosted on a third-party platform. You may use any third-party hosting site that you choose, so long as you provide a link in your application that evaluators can view. Here are instructions for YouTube and Google Drive:
YouTube
- Sign in to your YouTube account.
- Upload your video to your account.
- Select the video application you want to share. Click the Edit button to access the video’s settings.
- Go to the Privacy section of the page. There you’ll see the option to mark your video as “unlisted”, “public”, or “private”. Select unlisted. This means only people with the link can view the video.
- Don’t forget to click the Save Changes button. Once you’ve done this your video will be an unlisted video.
- Provide the link to your video in the corresponding award application.
Google Drive
- Sign in to your Google account and open Google Drive.
- Select New>File Upload.
- Upload your video file.
- Select the file and click the blue Share button in the upper right.
- From the “Get link” section, set to “Anyone on the internet with this link can view.”
- Click “Copy link.”
- Provide the link to your video in the corresponding award application.
📝 For Written Applications
Requirements
- Written applications may be no longer than three (3) typed, single-spaced pages in 12-point font. Applications longer than three pages or in smaller font will automatically be disqualified.
- Applications must be uploaded as a PDF document.
Tips
- Be sure to address all the criteria requested. Make sure it’s clear which application criterion you are addressing in your application.
- Read your application out loud to listen for awkward phrasing, missed words, or parts that are unclear; proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- You are welcome to add in visuals or screenshots if they help demonstrate evidence of meeting one of the criteria, but the application must remain no longer than three (3) pages, including visuals.
Chapter Applications are due March 31, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Congratulations to this year’s Convention award winners!
This year, we are excited to announce our individual award winners ahead of the 46th National Convention. We are excited to honor the following Alpha Sigma Tau members and friends:
Dani Weatherford
Chief Executive Officer
National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
McCrory Order of Interfraternity Excellence Award
The McCrory Order of Interfraternity Excellence Award honors an individual who has contributed outstanding service to the betterment of the fraternity/sorority system.
Over the last decade, Dani has committed her rare trifecta of skills—public relations savvy, legal acumen, and deep experience in higher education—to fostering a spirit of Panhellenic sisterhood across the sorority community. Under her leadership, the NPC has sharpened its identity and strengthened its voice on college campuses, in Congress, and in broader public conversations about the value of women’s-only organizations. She has also helped develop a more customized approach for NPC support, which is critical for many AΣΤ chapters that do not rely on structured recruitment to grow their memberships.
Learn more about Dani
Dani Weatherford serves as the National Panhellenic Conference’s Chief Executive Officer and works with the NPC Board of Directors to lead the nation’s largest organization advocating the sorority experience. During the past ten years, she has played a critical role in the work of the Conference, specifically when protecting the rights of sorority women to gather together and support one another at places like Harvard University and, most recently, the University of Maryland.
A lawyer by training, she brings extensive experience in higher education administration to her work at NPC. Prior to joining NPC, she served as an administrator at each of her alma maters, DePauw University and the Indiana University Maurer School of Law-Bloomington. In these roles, she collaborated with fellow administrators to determine strategic goals for the schools, developed key recruitment and communication campaigns, and led staff and alumni volunteers. She traveled extensively across the country to visit undergraduate campuses and developed relationships with faculty members, academic advisors and other administrators.
She is proud of her more than 25 years of volunteer experience for Delta Gamma. She has served as Advisory Team Chairman, Regional Collegiate Specialist, Region 4 Director, member of the Fraternity Nominating Committee, member of the Delta Gamma Structure Task Force and currently serves as a volunteer for the Delta Gamma Foundation.
Dani loves visiting zoos from coast to coast and for many years has been an active member of the steering committee for Indiana’s largest single day fundraising event, Zoobilation!
Austin Stellato
Senior Assistant Director, Center for Student Engagement Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Leadership
Iona University
Thomas J. King, Jr. Award for Excellence
The Thomas J. King, Jr. Award of Excellence was established in 1996 to honor individuals who have made a significant impact on Alpha Sigma Tau but are neither members of Alpha Sigma Tau nor serving as Faculty Advisors.
From the very beginning, Austin has been a vital resource for the women of our Epsilon Omega Chapter at Iona University as they have navigated the new chapter experience. Throughout Epsilon Omega’s chapter establishment, he went out of his way to support Alpha Sigma Tau staff and volunteers, new members, and our newly installed Executive Committee. His commitment to ensuring our chapter’s success at Iona has been a boon, and Alpha Sigma Tau is excited to continue working with him as the chapter grows.
Learn more about Austin
Austin serves as the Senior Assistant Director, Center for Student Engagement Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) and Student Leadership at Iona University. As the primary Fraternity/Sorority Advisor (FSA) on campus, he works with the entire FSL community and has presided over its exponential growth over the past three years. This includes leading a successful National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) expansion, which brought Alpha Sigma Tau to Iona’s campus this past fall.
Austin is a prior recipient of the Order of Omega Outstanding Advisor Award for his work with the Alpha Alpha Sigma Chapter at Iona, and was recognized with the 2025 Charlie Carlson Award, which honors a member of the staff, faculty, or administration who has generously given of themselves for the good of the students of Iona and who wholly embodies the mission of the University.
Austin is a proud brother of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and graduated from Iona in 2021 with a degree in political science and is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration (MBA). He has taken to heart the mission and values of both his fraternity and university by serving as the staff moderator for two Iona in Mission Immersion trips to Ireland to complete service work surrounding homelessness and drug abuse.
Away from work, Austin is an avid golfer, sports fan, and enjoys the company of his close friends and family.
Nicki Stanley
Delta Beta 2007/Fairmont State
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.
A diligent promoter of the unified Panhellenic spirit, Nicki currently serves as President for the Columbus OH Alumnae Panhellenic Association (CAPA). Her Panhellenic leadership and involvement reflect a long-standing commitment to scholarship and service as well as forward-thinking strategies for sisterhood engagement and member connection with local alumnae groups and collegiate Panhellenics.
Learn more about Nicki
Nicki currently represents Alpha Sigma Tau in the Columbus, Ohio area by serving as President of the Columbus Alumnae Panhellenic Association.
She has volunteered with the National Organization for more than 15 years. She currently serves as a Stewardship Volunteer for the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation and has been a member of the Governing Documents Committee since 2021, including serving as chair in 2023-2024. She has also served on the Delta Beta and Epsilon Tau Chapter Advisory Boards and was selected into the first cohort of AΣΤ Excel in 2018.
Nicki earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Fairmont State University and an M.S. in organizational leadership from Wheeling University. She recently started her own business, The Keys Etiquette Consulting, LLC, where she coaches emerging, young, and seasoned professionals and corporate teams on the importance of general and business etiquette.
In her free time, Nicki enjoys crocheting and crafting as well as playing outside in the pool with her two year old daughter.
Melinda H. Oates
Gamma Gamma 1991/UWA
Lois Schweikart O’Dell Anchor Award
The Lois Schweikart O’Dell 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.
A longtime Sorority and Foundation volunteer, Melinda has served as an officer for the Birmingham Alumnae Association since its inception in 2016 and currently serves as President. She ensured that the group not only met requirements but built a thriving, sustainable alumnae association. Through her leadership, the group has established women-focused philanthropy initiatives and a meaningful connection with the women of the Gamma Gamma Chapter. Her enthusiasm for Alpha Sigma Tau bridges generations, and her commitment to our Sorority is unwavering.
Learn more about Melinda
Melinda has dedicated over 36 years of service to Alpha Sigma Tau, contributing her leadership, expertise, and dedication at every level of the organization.
Over the decades, she has held numerous national positions, including National Vice President, Iota District President, Chapter Advisor, Chapter Consultant, and member of the Expansion Team. She also worked with the Foundation as Treasurer, Executive Director, and further advanced its mission by endowing a scholarship to expand educational opportunities. Earlier in her career, Melinda worked at Headquarters during its time in Birmingham, Alabama, and was honored to be part of the first AΣΤ EXCEL program.
Melinda’s commitment extends deeply into alumnae engagement. Within the Birmingham Alumnae Association, she has served in numerous capacities and currently serves as President. She has also been an active member of the Birmingham Alumnae Panhellenic for over 12 years, where she has served as President, Secretary, Vice President of Service, and now Treasurer.
Melinda serves as a License Clerk for the Judge of Probate in Eutaw, Alabama. Yet, one of her greatest joys remains her continued involvement with the Gamma Gamma Chapter. She looks forward to Sunday evenings spent with the chapter, where she currently fills three advisory roles: Operations & Finance, Organizational Development, and Member Support and Accountability.
Above all, Melinda treasures the opportunity to share the bonds of AΣΤ sisterhood with so many Sisters currently and who are no longer with us, especially her daughter, Alexandria “Scooter” — a legacy that reflects her lifelong devotion to the Sorority and its values.
Kate Gemeny Woolford
Beta Mu 2007/Salisbury
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.
A longtime advisor to the Beta Mu Chapter, Kate is a guiding force for collegiate members and officers as they define excellence at Salisbury University. She also prioritizes recruiting and retaining Beta Mu alumnae to the Chapter Advisory Board (CAB), creating more engaged and involved alumnae members. Her Alpha Sigma Tau legacy lives on in the Sisters she has mentored and built lifelong relationships with.
Learn more about Kate
Kate has served Alpha Sigma Tau as Chapter Advisor for the Beta Mu Chapter since 2011, providing more than fifteen years of leadership, mentorship, and steadfast support to collegiate members. Under her leadership, Beta Mu has maintained a full and highly engaged advisory board committed to long-term collegiate support and member development. In addition to her chapter advisory work, she has contributed to the National Organization as an Online Course Reviewer and participated in the 2025 AΣΤ EXCEL program.
Kate was twice recognized as Salisbury University’s Fraternity & Sorority Life Advisor of the Year (2013 and 2021).
Professionally, Kate serves as a Consulting Teacher with Baltimore County Public Schools, where she coaches and supports new and developing educators to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes. Across her nearly 15 years in public education, she has also served as an ELA Intervention Coach, Mentor Teacher, and Technology Integration Lead.
Kate earned bachelor’s degrees in early childhood and elementary education from Salisbury University, a Master of Science in educational studies from Johns Hopkins University, and graduate certificates in urban education, instructional design, and administration & supervision.
In her free time, Kate enjoys crocheting, reality television, and spending time with her husband and their two children.
Rita Bertolino
Phi 1977/Southeastern Louisiana
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.
A longtime volunteer, Rita has been a steady, selfless, and reliable guiding force for the Phi Chapter at Southeastern Louisiana University. Despite other personal and professional obligations, Rita has always shown up fully for the chapter and its members, which speaks volumes to her character and her belief in Alpha Sigma Tau. Her leadership has been instrumental, especially during rough periods for the chapter, and her support of members extends well beyond the graduation stage. She is the embodiment of devotion, leadership, and lifelong service to Alpha Sigma Tau.
Learn more about Rita
Rita has been an active member of Alpha Sigma Tau for nearly 50 years. She previously served on the Phi Chapter Advisory Board as Chapter Consultant, Assistant Chapter Advisor, and has been Chapter Advisor for the past 10 years. Rita’s past service includes Convention Elections Chairperson, Nominations Committee member, a founder of the Southeastern Louisiana Alumnae Chapter, National Foundation Board member, and Founders Day of Giving Ambassador.
Rita earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University and holds certification as a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader from Texas Woman’s University (Denton, Texas). She retired after 34 years as an elementary educator and principal and now lives in Hammond, Louisiana, where she remains active with Phi Chapter and her alma mater.
She participates in service organizations, often alongside her Sisters, and supports student-athletes through mentoring and scholarship/program fundraising. Rita received the Golden Roar Award from the Division of Student Affairs and was previously named Panhellenic Advisor of the Year by the University Panhellenic Council. She was also recently invited to join the Southeastern Fraternity & Sorority Life Advisory Committee.
In her free time, she enjoys advising, day trips, time with family and friends, watching sports, and connecting with her Alpha Sigma Tau legacies via FaceTime.
Daysi Fuentes Aguilar
Epsilon Iota 2019/NYIT
Outstanding New Advisor Award
The Outstanding New Advisor Award honors a Chapter Advisory Board member who has demonstrated exceptional service and a deep commitment to advising practice in their first three years of advising.
Daysi took on the enormous role of being the Chapter Advisor for Epsilon Omega/Iona, one of our newly established chapters. She was a steady foundation for women with no previous sorority experience and offered consistent encouragement to Epsilon Omega’s newly installed officers. She has been an impactful mentor and made a lasting difference in establishing this new chapter.
Learn more about Daysi
Daysi currently serves as the Chapter Advisor for Alpha Sigma Tau’s newest chapter, Epsilon Omega, a role she has held since August 2025. In this position, she has supported the establishment of the chapter by mentoring members, facilitating workshops, and guiding them in building a sisterhood experience rooted in Alpha Sigma Tau’s core values while allowing space for their unique identity to develop.
Professionally, Daysi is a 12th grade Anatomy & Physiology teacher at The Churchill School in New York City, where she is dedicated to fostering student growth and engagement in the sciences. She also serves as a Student Council advisor, where she helps students develop their leadership potential, an approach she carries into her work with Alpha Sigma Tau members.
Daysi earned a Bachelor of Science in life sciences from the New York Institute of Technology and will begin pursuing her M.A. in adolescent education biology (grades 7-12) at Hunter College this fall. In her free time, Daysi enjoys reading, exploring new cities, trying popular food spots, and spending time with her husband and dog, Bruno.
Bailey Harper
Gamma Tau 2019/Lebanon Valley
Outstanding New Advisor Award
The Outstanding New Advisor Award honors a Chapter Advisory Board member who has demonstrated exceptional service and a deep commitment to advising practice in their first three years of advising.
Since 2024, Bailey has been deeply committed to the growth, success, and excellence of the Gamma Theta Chapter at Penn State Behrend. She builds intentional relationships, prioritizes her time with the chapter, encourages strategic thinking among officers, and offers reliable support for members. Her work as a Chapter Advisor, done with a genuine desire to improve the member experience, has elevated the chapter and strengthened its leaders.
Learn more about Bailey
Bailey has remained actively engaged in Alpha Sigma Tau through her continued commitment to chapter support and development. She previously served on Headquarters Staff as an Educational Consultant, working closely with collegiate chapters to promote growth and leadership development.
As an alumna, Bailey currently serves as the Chapter Advisor for the Gamma Theta Chapter, where she has worked closely with members to strengthen interpersonal relationships, enhance operational excellence, and promote initiatives such as Founders Day of Giving. She has also served as a facilitator for Officer Academy over the past four years, helping develop and support new collegiate officers in their leadership roles.
Bailey earned a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from Lebanon Valley College and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Master of Science in Medical Education (MSMEd) degrees at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, with an expected graduation in May 2027.
In her free time, Bailey enjoys playing pickleball, walking the beaches of Presque Isle in Erie, Pennsylvania, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles.
Margaret Whitehead
Beta 2012/Central Michigan
Outstanding New Advisor Award
The Outstanding New Advisor Award honors a Chapter Advisory Board member who has demonstrated exceptional service and a deep commitment to advising practice in their first three years of advising.
Margaret answered the call to become Chapter Advisor during a difficult period for Beta/Central Michigan. Since then, she has worked tirelessly with the chapter to improve their finances and membership experience, and ensures that all members feel supported and heard. Her informed and thoughtful work has profoundly impacted the chapter, and our Beta Sisters have been able to thrive with her mentorship.
Learn more about Margaret
Margaret serves as the Chapter Advisor for the Beta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau at Central Michigan University.
Professionally, she is the Director of Business Growth and Development at HG Sartor Asphalt Paving, where she focuses on business development, client relations, strategic growth, and company operations. Margaret earned her undergraduate degree from Central Michigan University and later went on to earn her Master of Business Administration (MBA). She has extensive experience in leadership, organizational development, and relationship management, with a strong passion for mentoring others and building meaningful connections within her professional and volunteer communities.
Outside of her professional and volunteer roles, Margaret volunteers with a foster group home and is passionate about supporting and uplifting others. She loves fashion, Peloton workouts, needlepointing, traveling, and event planning, but most importantly enjoys spending time with her husband and three-year-old twin boys and making lasting memories with family and friends.
Cassidy Nulty Werkman
Alpha Psi 2016/Northern Iowa
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.
Due to her previous National Council experience and Nominations Committee participation, Cassidy was the ideal candidate to chair the CEO Search Committee. This role required an extraordinary level of coordination with volunteers, members, Headquarters staff, a search firm, and more to ensure a successful hiring process. Cassidy led the committee with aplomb, navigating tight deadlines, reviewing applications, and preparing the National Council for interviews. Her work with the CEO Search Committee is yet another investment in the future of Alpha Sigma Tau, something Cassidy has been an impassioned supporter of since joining the Council as a collegian in 2018.
Learn more about Cassidy
Cassidy has served Alpha Sigma Tau with dedication through multiple leadership roles since 2018. As a two-term National Council member, she has served as both National Vice President – Collegian and National Vice President – Alumna. Also serving as a Nominations Committee Member and, most recently, Chair for the CEO Search Committee, Cassidy has demonstrated her investment in the long-term leadership and direction of Alpha Sigma Tau.
Cassidy earned a Bachelor of Arts in textiles and apparel from the University of Northern Iowa. After pivoting from working in the fashion industry, she established Summer Savory, a personal chef business serving the Atlanta area, where she focuses on supporting families and those with health-related dietary needs. She also provides strategic consulting services to small businesses in Atlanta, helping them build engaged communities.
In her free time, she enjoys yoga and exploring Atlanta’s restaurant scene.
Melissa Abriola Geibel
Alpha Tau 2014/PennWest Edinboro
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.
Over the past eight years, Melissa’s dedicated spirit and creative skills have transformed Alpha Sigma Tau’s branding and design elements, helping us effectively tell the story of our Sorority. Her talent ensures Alpha Sigma Tau’s communications are visually engaging and inspiring, and her design work sets the tone for in-person events (like Convention) to become unforgettable experiences. Additionally, she has been an instrumental volunteer for The Anchor, stepping in to take over the magazine’s layout and design in 2022. Her dedication, willingness, and talent to go above and beyond in every aspect of her volunteer service make her an indispensable asset to our Sorority.
Learn more about Melissa
Melissa currently serves as both a design volunteer and Growth Advisor. Since 2017, she has worked on a variety of design projects, including The Anchor, Convention logos and assets, Foundation and Sorority mailers, social media needs, and other special projects. She has also served on the Alpha Pi/Slippery Rock Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) as the Growth Advisor since 2023.
Melissa earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a concentration in graphic design and a minor in illustration at Edinboro University. She currently works as the Lead Graphic Designer at Evil Lizard Custom Apparel.
She spends her free time with her husband and her dog hiking and enjoying the outdoors, meeting up with her Alpha Tau Sisters, and finding new restaurants to enjoy in the Pittsburgh area.
Individual Awards
Lois Schweikart O’Dell Anchor Award
This award honors Lois Schweikart O’Dell (Lambda 1938/Temple) for her years of faithful service to the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter. She embodied the spirit of “Anchored for Life” and was an inspiration to hundreds of collegiate and alumnae members with whom she interacted. This award recognizes alumnae members who, like Lois, champion the alumnae experience.
2020 Recipient: Cassie Pershyn (Sigma 1998/Buffalo State), nominated by Nicole Ball (Sigma 1998/Buffalo State)
Mary Louise Mandrea Doyle Panhellenic Award
This award was established to honor Mary Louise Mandrea Doyle (Theta 1925/Wayne State) for her dedication to and contributions to the fraternity/sorority community through Panhellenic service. This award recognizes collegians, alumnae, or collegiate or alumnae chapters that have made outstanding contributions to the campus fraternity/sorority community, a local community through Panhellenic service, or to the National Panhellenic Conference.
2020 Recipient: Joanne Rupprecht Walter (Psi 2002/James Madison), nominated by Carol Mooney (Alpha Lambda 1970/Radford)
Carrie W. Staehle Award
This award was established to honor Carrie Washburne Staehle (Alpha 1924/Eastern Michigan), Alpha Sigma Tau’s 3rd National President. Carrie had a profound impact on the Sorority, and throughout her 50 years of service to Alpha Sigma Tau, she always stressed the Sorority’s Rituals and ideals. She had a firm belief that the ultimate purpose of sorority membership was to influence the members to become their best selves at work, in school, and with others. This award is presented to initiated members who have given outstanding service to the Sorority as chapter advisors.
2020 Recipients: Jenni Cornelius (Beta Eta 1994/SIUE), nominated by Brooke Shoemaker (Beta Eta 2017/SIUE), and Pam Steele (Psi 2013/James Madison), nominated by Shoshana Warshavsky (Psi 2017/James Madison)
Order of the Yellow Rose
This award was created to honor alumnae in good standing who have either given long, faithful service to Alpha Sigma Tau or for the successful completion of a special project for the Sorority.
2020 Recipient: Tracy Bond Ciabattoni (Zeta 1984/Lock Haven), nominated by Amy DuPree Brooks (Alpha Xi 1978/Mansfield)
Ada A. Norton Award
This award was established to honor one of Alpha Sigma Tau’s first chapter advisors, Ada A. Norton. This award is designed to honor alumnae who have demonstrated outstanding performance of their national volunteer duties in an efficient, creative, and dedicated manner that has added to the vitality of the Sorority over the years.
2020 Recipient: 14th National President Tiffany K. Street, DNP, ACNP-BC (Delta Mu 1998/Cumberland), nominated by Pat Nayle (Phi 1971/Southeastern Louisiana)
Individual Awards
Lois Schweikart O’Dell Anchor Award
This award honors Lois Schweikart O’Dell (Lambda 1938/Temple) for her years of faithful service to the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter. She embodied the spirit of “Anchored for Life” and was an inspiration to hundreds of collegiate and alumnae members with whom she interacted. This award recognizes alumnae members who, like Lois, champion the alumnae experience.
2020 Recipient: Cassie Pershyn (Sigma 1998/Buffalo State), nominated by Nicole Ball (Sigma 1998/Buffalo State)
Mary Louise Mandrea Doyle Panhellenic Award
This award was established to honor Mary Louise Mandrea Doyle (Theta 1925/Wayne State) for her dedication to and contributions to the fraternity/sorority community through Panhellenic service. This award recognizes collegians, alumnae, or collegiate or alumnae chapters that have made outstanding contributions to the campus fraternity/sorority community, a local community through Panhellenic service, or to the National Panhellenic Conference.
2020 Recipient: Joanne Rupprecht Walter (Psi 2002/James Madison), nominated by Carol Mooney (Alpha Lambda 1970/Radford)
Carrie W. Staehle Award
This award was established to honor Carrie Washburne Staehle (Alpha 1924/Eastern Michigan), Alpha Sigma Tau’s 3rd National President. Carrie had a profound impact on the Sorority, and throughout her 50 years of service to Alpha Sigma Tau, she always stressed the Sorority’s Rituals and ideals. She had a firm belief that the ultimate purpose of sorority membership was to influence the members to become their best selves at work, in school, and with others. This award is presented to initiated members who have given outstanding service to the Sorority as chapter advisors.
2020 Recipients: Jenni Cornelius (Beta Eta 1994/SIUE), nominated by Brooke Shoemaker (Beta Eta 2017/SIUE), and Pam Steele (Psi 2013/James Madison), nominated by Shoshana Warshavsky (Psi 2017/James Madison)
Order of the Yellow Rose
This award was created to honor alumnae in good standing who have either given long, faithful service to Alpha Sigma Tau or for the successful completion of a special project for the Sorority.
2020 Recipient: Tracy Bond Ciabattoni (Zeta 1984/Lock Haven), nominated by Amy DuPree Brooks (Alpha Xi 1978/Mansfield)
Ada A. Norton Award
This award was established to honor one of Alpha Sigma Tau’s first chapter advisors, Ada A. Norton. This award is designed to honor alumnae who have demonstrated outstanding performance of their national volunteer duties in an efficient, creative, and dedicated manner that has added to the vitality of the Sorority over the years.
2020 Recipient: 14th National President Tiffany K. Street, DNP, ACNP-BC (Delta Mu 1998/Cumberland), nominated by Pat Nayle (Phi 1971/Southeastern Louisiana)
Congratulations to this year’s Convention award winners!
During the 46th National Convention, we honored collegiate chapters and alumnae groups for their work over the last two years! See if your chapter or group won an award here:
Awards for Individuals
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.
JENNI KEMMERY
Delta 1995/IUP
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.
TINA OPAL VELT
Alpha Lambda 1994/Radford
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.
KATIE CHUNG
Gamma Rho 2012/Seton Hall
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.
AMY DUPREE BROOKS (pictured)
Alpha Xi 1978/Mansfield
COLLEEN REESE STIENING
Zeta 1889/Lock Haven
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.
SALLY BRANCHEAU BELKNAP
Alpha 2000/Eastern Michigan
Thomas J. King Jr. Award for Excellence
The Thomas J. King Jr. Award for Excellence honors an individual who are neither members of Alpha Sigma Tau nor faculty advisors, but who have still greatly contributed to the growth and development of the Sorority.
SHUN INGRAM
Assistant Dean of Student Life and Associate Director of Panhellenic at the University of Central Arkansas
Awards for Collegiate Chapters
Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Philanthropy Award
The DeCamp Philanthropy award is presented to collegiate chapters that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to philanthropic endeavors.
EPSILON XI
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
Edward Jervey/Martha DeCamp Award
The Jervey/DeCamp Award is presented to a chapter that has exhibited in all its actions the highest adherence to the ideals and integrity of Alpha Sigma Tau as set forth in the Creed.
PHI
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
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.
ALPHA PI
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BETA IOTA
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BETA MU
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
DELTA
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (pictured)
EPSILON XI
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS
GAMMA THETA
PENN STATE ERIE, THE BEHREND COLLEGE
UPSILON
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS
ZETA
COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY-LOCK HAVEN
Founders Award
The Founders Award honors collegiate chapters that are outstanding in all facets of Sorority, college, and community life.
ALPHA PI
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
PHI
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
UPSILON
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (pictured)
Chapter Progress Award
The Chapter Progress Award honors collegiate chapters that have demonstrated dedicated effort and consistent progress toward improving multiple areas of chapter operations and goal achievement.
BETA IOTA
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (pictured)
EPSILON XI
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
GAMMA THETA
PENN STATE ERIE, THE BEHREND COLLEGE
GAMMA XI
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Academic Excellence Award
Presented to the chapter(s) with the highest average chapter GPA each semester.
DELTA THETA
MORAVIAN UNIVERSITY (pictured)
EPSILON PSI
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
EPSILON RHO
SUNY GENESEO
UPSILON
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Academic Improvement Award
Presented to the chapter(s) with the greatest improvement in chapter GPA each semester.
ALPHA GAMMA
HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY
EPSILON KAPPA
TRINE UNIVERSITY
EPSILON OMICRON
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA
EPSILON SIGMA
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY (pictured)
EPSILON UPSILON
DALTON STATE COLLEGE
Academic Programming Excellence Award
Presented to collegiate chapter(s) achieving both individual and chapter academic success through academic programming efforts.
ZETA
COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY-LOCK HAVEN
Alumnae Engagement Excellence Award
Presented to collegiate chapter(s) demonstrating excellence in alumnae programming, communications, and connections.
ALPHA PI
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
EPSILON BETA
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
GAMMA TAU
LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE
ZETA
COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY-LOCK HAVEN (pictured)
Campus Citizenship Excellence Award
Presented to the collegiate chapter(s) demonstrating active engagement in their campus and Panhellenic communities.
EPSILON KAPPA
TRINE UNIVERSITY
GAMMA GAMMA
UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA (pictured)
PHI
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Marketing & Communications
Presented to the collegiate chapter(s) exhibiting the best use of marketing and communications.
ALPHA PI
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BETA ETA
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE
BETA IOTA
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BETA XI
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (pictured)
EPSILON XI
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
GAMMA XI
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
PHI
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
UPSILON
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Chapter Branding Excellence Award: Video or Digital Scrapbook
Presented to the collegiate chapter(s) exhibiting the best values-based chapter promotional video.
BETA
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
BETA ETA
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE (pictured)
DELTA
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Financial Excellence Award
Presented to the collegiate chapters exhibiting excellence in financial management and health.
ALPHA
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
EPSILON KAPPA
TRINE UNIVERSITY
EPSILON OMICRON
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (pictured)
EPSILON PSI
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
EPSILON UPSILON
DALTON STATE COLLEGE
EPSILON XI
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS
Financial Improvement Award
Presented to the collegiate chapters exhibiting significant efforts and improvement in financial management and health.
BETA IOTA
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BETA TAU
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL (pictured)
Growth Excellence Award
The Growth Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters that have exhibited a culture of excellence in membership recruitment.
ALPHA PHI
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
ALPHA PI
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BETA DELTA
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
BETA ETA
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE
BETA IOTA
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BETA MU
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
BETA UPSILON
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BETA XI
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
EPSILON NU
MCDANIEL COLLEGE
EPSILON PSI
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
GAMMA TAU
LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE
GAMMA THETA
PENN STATE ERIE, THE BEHREND COLLEGE
GAMMA XI
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (pictured)
PHI
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
PSI
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
UPSILON
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS
ZETA
COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY-LOCK HAVEN
Growth Improvement Award
The Growth Improvement Award is presented to collegiate chapters that have exhibited significant improvement in membership recruitment results.
ALPHA LAMBDA
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
ALPHA GAMMA
HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY
BETA OMEGA
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
DELTA ETA
BELMONT UNIVERSITY (pictured)
EPSILON RHO
SUNY GENESEO
GAMMA GAMMA
UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
GAMMA IOTA
YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA
GAMMA LAMBDA
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
ZETA TAU
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
Health & Safety Excellence Award
Presented to the collegiate chapters exhibiting excellence in risk prevention, reduction, and management measures.
ALPHA GAMMA
HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY
ALPHA PI
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BETA PHI
PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY-CALIFORNIA (pictured)
BETA PI
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
CHI
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY
DELTA TAU
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
EPSILON CHI
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH
EPSILON KAPPA
TRINE UNIVERSITY
EPSILON UPSILON
DALTON STATE COLLEGE
EPSILON XI
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
GAMMA GAMMA
UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
GAMMA THETA
PENN STATE ERIE, THE BEHREND COLLEGE
GAMMA XI
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
PHI
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
ZETA
COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY-LOCK HAVEN
Innovation Excellence Award
Presented to the collegiate chapters demonstrating innovative solutions to chapter or Panhellenic opportunities or challenges and successfully executing initiatives for positive outcomes or improvement.
BETA PHI
PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY-CALIFORNIA
BETA PI
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
BETA UPSILON
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (pictured)
Retention Excellence Award
The Retention Excellence Award is presented to collegiate chapters that have exhibited a culture of excellence in membership retention.
ALPHA PI
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BETA DELTA
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY (pictured)
BETA IOTA
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BETA OMEGA
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
BETA UPSILON
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BETA XI
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
DELTA EPSILON
MARIST UNIVERSITY
DELTA ZETA
EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
EPSILON NU
MCDANIEL COLLEGE
EPSILON OMICRON
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA
EPSILON PSI
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
EPSILON RHO
SUNY GENESEO
EPSILON XI
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
GAMMA DELTA
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH
GAMMA OMEGA
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
GAMMA TAU
LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE
GAMMA THETA
PENN STATE ERIE, THE BEHREND COLLEGE
PHI
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
UPSILON
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS
ZETA TAU
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
Retention Improvement Award
The Retention Improvement Award is presented to collegiate chapters that have exhibited significant efforts and improvement in membership retention.
ALPHA PHI
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
BETA MU
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
DELTA
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
DELTA UPSILON
SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY
EPSILON BETA
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY (pictured)
GAMMA LAMBDA
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
GAMMA XI
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
PSI
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Sisterhood Excellence Award
Presented to the collegiate chapters exhibiting excellence in the cultivation of healthy, interpersonal relationships, and accountability.
BETA UPSILON
NEW JERSEY INSISTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DELTA
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
DELTA ETA
BELMONT UNIVERSITY
EPSILON BETA
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
PHI
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY (pictured)
Awards for Alumnae Groups
Alumnae Branding Excellence Award
Presented to alumnae groups exhibiting the best use of social media, website content, and additional marketing mediums to promote the alumnae experience.
TIDEWATER AREA ALUMNAE CHAPTER
Collegiate Chapter Engagement Excellence Award
Presented to alumnae groups demonstrating excellence in cultivating collegiate chapter relationships, support, and programming.
BIRMINGHAM ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA ALUMNAE CHAPTER (pictured)
Alumnae Growth and Retention Excellence Award
Presented to alumnae groups with a culture of excellence and commitment to membership recruitment and retention.
BIRMINGHAM ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
Alumnae Innovation Excellence Award
Presented to alumnae groups demonstrating innovative solutions to alumnae opportunities or challenges, and successfully executing initiatives for positive outcomes or improvement.
BIRMINGHAM ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp Outstanding Alumnae Chapter Philanthropic Award
Presented to alumnae groups demonstrating an exceptional commitment to support the Women’s Wellness Initiative through philanthropy, service, or advocacy efforts.
BIRMINGHAM ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
DETROIT METRO ALUMNAE CHAPTER (pictured)
Alumnae Programming Excellence Award
Presented to alumnae groups cultivating an exceptional member experience through fun and innovative programs, events, and activities.
BIRMINGHAM ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
DETROIT METRO ALUMNAE CHAPTER
PHOENIX/VALLEY OF THE SUN ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION (pictured)
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA ALUMNAE CHAPTER
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 1958/Shepherd)—honors an outstanding alumna and collegian who embody the values of Alpha Sigma Tau during Convention. Nominations for this award take place on-site at the event.
46th Convention Top Tau – Collegian
ELYSE DEAN
Gamma Gamma 2023/UWA
46th Convention Top Tau – Alumnae
MELINDA HATFIELD RUSSELL
Omicron 2011/Concord
About the Mary Charles Adams Ashby Convention Top Tau Award