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Leadership Awards
The Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life annually hosts the Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Awards to recognize the accomplishments of our students and chapters. Awards are given out in the following categories:
- Presidents’ Cup (Outstanding Chapter in each of the four councils)
- Most Improved Chapter (one per council)
- Outstanding Academic Programming
- Outstanding Alumni/Parent Programming
- Outstanding Community Service Programming
- Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion Programming
- Balfour-Beale New Member Education Award
- Outstanding Philanthropic Programming
- Outstanding Risk Management Programming
- Outstanding Sexual Assault Prevention Programming
- Program of the Year (chosen from all submissions)
- Paragon Award (multiple awards could be given for initiatives that do not fit in any program category or something that deserves a higher level of recognition)
- House Corporation Officer of the Year
- Chapter Advisor of the Year
- Distinguished Service to the Fraternity/Sorority Community
Visit the 2024-2025 Leadership Awards Ceremony album to see all the photos from the ceremony.
2025-2026 Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Awards
| Award Category | Recipient |
|---|---|
| President's Cup (Awarded to an Outstanding Chapter from each Council) | Theta Chi - Interfraternity Council Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. - Multicultural Greek Council Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - National Pan-Hellenic Council Alpha Chi Omega - Panhellenic Association |
| William E. Kirwan Most Improved Chapter (Awarded to one chapter from each Council) | Sigma Phi Epsilon - Interfraternity Council Kappa Phi Lambda - Multicultural Greek Council Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - National Pan-Hellenic Council Kappa Delta - Panhellenic Association |
| Terry York Zacker Outstanding Greek Leader of the Year | David Romero - Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. |
| Program of the Year | Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - Mankave (Nupes In Da Shop) |
| Chapter Advisor of the Year | Shelton Eley, Jr. - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. |
| House Corporation Board Officer of the Year | Arnie Applebaum - Sigma Alpha Mu |
| Paragon Awards: The Paragon Awards recognize individuals or chapters who exemplify excellence in a specific area of fraternity or sorority life through innovative, values-driven initiatives that create meaningful impact. | |
| National Pan-Hellenic Council | Pop the Red Flags: Real Love, Real Talk |
| Alpha Epsilon Phi | Cupcake Wars and Wingman (Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation) |
| Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. | Spirit of the Phoenix |
| Sigma Alpha Mu | Alumni Engagement and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
| Programming Awards: The Programming Awards recognize chapters who exemplify excellence in a specific area of programming. | |
| Outstanding Risk Management Programming | Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - "Is That Hazing?" An Interactive Game-Show Workshop |
| Outstanding Mental Health & Wellness Programming | Sigma Delta Tau - Sorority Serenity, Mental Health Committee |
| Outstanding Alumni and/or Family Engagement | Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. - Noche Dorada 30th Gala |
| Outstanding Academic Programming | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Clicks to Careers: Navigating AI, Tech and the Future of Work; Annual Study-A-Thon Scholarship Fundraiser; Exhibit of Expression: The Power of Black Literacy Delta Week; Banned Book Drive; DSTudy |
| Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion Programming | Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - GRWU Pretty Poodles 1, GRWU Pretty Poodles 2: Hair Care Guide, PlagueΣ of the Black Community |
| Balfour-Beale Outstanding New Member Education Award | Kappa Delta |
| Outstanding Community Service Programming | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking Survivor Hygiene Kit Making; Banned Book Drive Semester-Long Initiative |
| Outstanding Philanthropic Programming | Alpha Tau Omega - ATOchella and ATO March Madness Bracket Challenge |
| Outstanding Sexual Assault Prevention Programming | Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Decode The Signs: Relationship Flags 101 |
Kalegethos Society The Kalegethos Society honors graduating seniors in the fraternity and sorority community who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to advancing the values of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Maryland. Inductees are selected for their lasting impact on their chapter, council, and the broader campus community. | Afan Rashid (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.) Bafoday Dainkeh (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.) Brandon Reed (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.) David Romero (Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.) Dorian Mitchell (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) Emelin Cruz (Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.) Erin Gray (Delta Phi Epsilon) Farah Aliabadi (Zeta Tau Alpha) Gabriela Ramirez (Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.) Josh Cohn (Sigma Alpha Mu) Kylon Winston (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.) Lauren Gustafson (Alpha Phi) Madison A. Hueston (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) Mitzly Barrios Sanchez (Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.) Naomi Nicholas (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.) Paige Novak (Alpha Xi Delta) Ronja Markoff (Delta Phi Epsilon) Sean Smith (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.) Therman Hawkins III (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.) Violet Nguyen (Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.) |
Past Award Recipients
2024-2025
Chapter Awards
- President's Cup (IFC) - Sigma Alpha Mu
- President's Cup (MGC) - alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
- President's Cup (NPHC) - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- President's Cup (PHA) - Kappa Alpha Theta
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (IFC) - Theta Chi
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (MGC) - Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (NPHC) - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (PHA) - Delta Gamma
- Outstanding Academic Programming - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Outstanding Mental Health & Wellness Programming - Mu Delta Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Outstanding Community Service Programming - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion Programming - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Balfour-Beale Outstanding New Member Education Award - Sigma Alpha Mu
- Outstanding Philanthropic Programming - Zeta Tau Alpha
- Outstanding Risk Management Programming - Kappa Lambda Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
- Outstanding Sexual Assault Prevention Programming - Alpha Phi
- Paragon Awards - Kappa Alpha Theta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Mu Delta Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Phi Sigma Sigma
- Program of the Year - Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
Individual Awards
- House Corporation Officer of the Year - Tara Olson (Sigma Delta Tau)
- Terry York Zacker Greek Leader of the Year - Jennifer Yeon (Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.)
- Chapter President of the Year - TBD
- Outstanding Chapter Advisor of the Year - Caitlin Harless (Phi Sigma Sigma)
Kalegethos Society
- Daphne Arthur, Zeta Tau Alpha
- Autumn Ballard, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Joey Barke, Sigma Alpha Mu
- Vanessa Bien-Aime, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Geoffrey Dochat, Lambda Chi Alpha
- Benjamin-Nicolas Enwesi, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Kara Gardiner, Alpha Delta Pi
- Kayla Gerhardt, Delta Phi Epsilon
- Jonah Goldfarb, Sigma Alpha Mu
- Noah Komenski, Delta Sigma Phi
- Anhvi Le, alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
- Elenna Mach, alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
- Alyssa Orlando, Gamma Phi Beta
- Esohe Owie, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Jessica Perez, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
- Robin Schlesinger, Delta Gamma
- Sofia Sirianni, Kappa Delta
- Dane Wallace, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Naomi Wilson, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Jennifer Yeon, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
2023-2024
Chapter Awards
- President's Cup (IFC) - Sigma Alpha Mu
- President's Cup (MGC) - Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
- President's Cup (NPHC) - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- President's Cup (PHA) - Alpha Chi Omega
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (IFC) - Delta Sigma Phi
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (MGC) - Mu Delta Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (NPHC) - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (PHA) - Zeta Tau Alpha
- Outstanding Academic Programming - Alpha Epsilon Phi
- Outstanding Mental Health & Wellness Programming - Mu Delta Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Outstanding Community Service Programming - Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
- Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion Programming - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Balfour-Beale Outstanding New Member Education Award - Alpha Phi
- Outstanding Philanthropic Programming - Alpha Chi Omega
- Outstanding Risk Management Programming - Sigma Delta Tau
- Outstanding Sexual Assault Prevention Programming - Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
- Paragon Awards - Alpha Phi, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Lambda Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
- Program of the Year - National Pan-Hellenic Council
Individual Awards
- House Corporation Officer of the Year - Denise Rosen (Alpha Phi)
- Terry York Zacker Greek Leader of the Year - Piper Jackson (Gamma Phi Beta)
- Chapter President of the Year - Deziree' Bradford-Yancey (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.)
- Outstanding Chapter Advisor of the Year - Tina Bacon (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.)
Kalegethos Society
- Jeanette Askew, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Maya Boykin, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Deziree' Bradford-Yancey, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Aniah Davis-Jackson, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Alexandra DeBus, Kappa Alpha Theta
- Zohra Hall, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Nia Hawkes, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Piper Jackson, Gamma Phi Beta
- Yesenia Lemus, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
- Madeline McGee, alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
- Nina Moore, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Chaviva Nicholas, Delta Phi Epsilon
- Michelle Medina, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
- Mauricio Ortiz-Tapia, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
- Jonathan Ricci, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
- Elliot Skopp, Sigma Chi
- Camryn Swan, Alpha Chi Omega
- Emma Taylor, Gamma Phi Beta
- Karli Wallett, Delta Phi Epsilon
- Kitty Zheng, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
2022-2023
Chapter Awards
- President's Cup (IFC) - Alpha Delta Phi
- President's Cup (MGC) - alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
- President's Cup (NPHC) - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- President's Cup (PHA) - Alpha Phi
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (IFC) - Phi Sigma Kappa
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (MGC) - Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (PHA) - Delta Delta Delta
- Outstanding Academic Programming - Sigma Delta Tau
- Outstanding Mental Health & Wellness Programming - Phi Sigma Kappa
- Outstanding Community Service Programming - Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
- Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion Programming - Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
- Balfour-Beale Outstanding New Member Education Award - Alpha Chi Omega
- Outstanding Philanthropic Programming - Kappa Alpha Theta
- Outstanding Risk Management Programming - Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
- Outstanding Sexual Assault Prevention Programming - Kappa Lambda Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
- Paragon Award - Mu Delta Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Program of the Year - Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
Individual Awards
- Terry York Zacker Greek Leader of the Year - Miche Mouassami (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.)
- Dr. Linda M. Clement Campus Partner of the Year - Danielle Walker (Office of Family Engagement)
- Chapter President of the Year - Mauricio Ortiz-Tapia (Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.)
- Outstanding Chapter Advisor of the Year - Tina Bacon (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.)
Kalegethos Society
- Iyaniwura Abudu, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Tania Alvarado, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
- Miche Arielle Mouassami, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Megan Condon, Alpha Omicron Pi
- Michael German, Alpha Tau Omega
- Matthew Haggerty, Chi Phi
- Jenn Haworth, Alpha Phi
- Soh-Hyun Hur, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
- Avery Lawless, Kappa Delta
- Lindsay Lotter, Sigma Kappa
- Audrey Lyu, Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
- Morgan Macon, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Briana Mercado, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
- Brian Ndofor, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Kofi Owusu-Mensah, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Brian Quainoo, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Jawayria Rehman, Mu Delta Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Shayne Richmond, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Brett Stone, Alpha Tau Omega
- Molly Visco, Alpha Epsilon Phi
2021-2022
Chapter Awards
- President's Cup (IFC) - Sigma Alpha Mu
- President's Cup (MGC) - Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
- President's Cup (NPHC) - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- President's Cup (PHA) - Sigma Delta Tau
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (IFC) - Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (PHA) - Alpha Xi Delta
- Outstanding Academic Programming - Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Outstanding Mental Health & Wellness Programming - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Outstanding Community Service Programming - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion Programming - Kappa Lambda Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
- Balfour-Beale Outstanding New Member Education Award - Sigma Delta Tau
- Outstanding Philanthropic Programming - alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
- Outstanding Risk Management Programming - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Outstanding Sexual Assault Prevention Programming - Kappa Lambda Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
- Paragon Awards - Sigma Delta Tau, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Program of the Year - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Individual Awards
- Terry York Zacker Greek Leader of the Year - Miceh Mouassami (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.)
- House Director of the Year - Christal Dimas (Sigma Delta Tau)
- House Corporation Officer of the Year - Melissa DeLawder (Alpha Delta Pi)
- Chapter President of the Year - Jennifer Noyes (Kappa Lambda Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.)
- Outstanding Chapter Advisor of the Year - Amanda Vocke (Kappa Delta) and Rene Buckmon (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.)
Kalegethos Society
- Noah Absalon, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
- Drew Altman, Zeta Psi
- Andy Bae, Phi Delta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Mikaila Baumel, Phi Sigma Sigma
- Paul Brown-Taylor, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Shelly Chikis, Kappa Delta
- Michael DiDonato, Delta Sigma Phi
- Jazmine Diggs, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Jordan Dowtin-Dorsey, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Josue Hernandez, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc
- Julie Hirsch, Sigma Delta Tau
- Deirdre Kelly, Delta Gamma
- Ysa Le, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
- Gianna Mariani, Alpha Chi Omega
- Jennifer Noyes, Kappa Lambda Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
- Anya Skae, Alpha Delta Pi
- Joyce Tijani, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Lauren Utke, Zeta Tau Alpha
- Amadou Wade, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Rachelle Wakefield, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
2020-2021
Chapter Awards
- President's Cup (IFC) - Sigma Alpha Mu
- President's Cup (MGC) - Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
- President's Cup (NPHC) - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- President's Cup (PHA) - Kappa Delta
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (MGC) - Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
- William E. Kirwan Award for Most Improved Chapter (PHA) - Alpha Delta Pi
- Outstanding Academic Programming - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Outstanding Mental Health & Wellness Programming - Delta Phi Epsilon
- Outstanding Community Service Programming - Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
- Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion Programming - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Balfour-Beale Outstanding New Member Education Award - Sigma Alpha Mu
- Outstanding Philanthropic Programming - alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
- Outstanding Risk Management Programming - Sigma Delta Tau
- Outstanding Sexual Assault Prevention Programming - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Paragon Award - Sigma Delta Tau
- Program of the Year - alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
Individual Awards
- Distinguished Service Award - Robert Nichols (Alpha Tau Omega)
- Dr. Linda M. Clement Faculty/Staff Advisor of the Year - Kristen Cliente Skendall (Sigma Delta Tau)
- House Director of the Year - Nancy Camarillo (Kappa Delta)
- House Corporation Officer of the Year - Carol Canine (Kappa Delta)
- Greek Leader of the Year - Ysa Le (Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.)
- Chapter President of the Year - Camryn Edwards (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.)
- Outstanding Chapter Advisor of the Year - Vernon Marrow & Mark Ellington (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.)
Kalegethos Society
- Joelle Everett, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
- Paige Hawksworth, Sigma Kappa
- Sophia Tangreti, Sigma Delta Tau
- Jonathan Romano, Sigma Chi
- Matthew Talley, Delta Upsilon
- Elisabeth Ramos, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Inc.
- Marshaè Cappaninee, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Landen Buckson, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
- Matthew Krinick, Sigma Chi
- Camryn Edwards, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Guadalupe Terrazas-Dominguez, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
- Anisah Ingram, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
- Catherine Scott, Alpha Chi Omega
- Alex Viscount, Zeta Psi
- Renée Duffy, Alpha Xi Delta
- Lizzie Pichowicz, Alpha Phi
- Perry Simon, Phi Kappa Tau
- Alexandra Toscano, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
- Cameron Robinson, Alpha Tau Omega