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Awards

Sigma Phi Epsilon knows the importance of recognizing the brothers and chapters that excel and strengthen our Fraternity. Some of SigEp’s awards honor brothers who have shown lifelong commitment to the Fraternity, while others recognize chapters for impressive results. SigEp is proud to support and encourage brothers as they demonstrate Virtue, Diligence and Brotherly Love in their chapter experiences, volunteer involvement and personal lives.

We seek to celebrate success as it happens and feature brothers, chapters and volunteers in incredible ways throughout the year. This continuous recognition is central to creating a strong connection to the Fraternity and fostering success.

In the 2021-2022 school year, we will present awards throughout the year virtually and in-person at national programs and local events, so we can acknowledge individual and chapter contributions to the Fraternity and celebrate alongside you.

If you or someone you know is deserving of recognition, tell us about it! Read about the awards, and nominate them for a SigEp award through the forms below.

Annual Undergraduate Awards

These awards will be presented to brothers virtually at chapter meetings or events through a video or “drop-in” from the Grand President. To be considered for this academic year, nominations must be received by March 1, 2022.

Recognizes chapters that show excellence, best practice or movement "upward and onward" in a specific area of chapter operations: recruitment, member development, volunteer engagement, academics, finances, member safety, standards and accountability, housing or chapter leadership.
Recognizes chapters or individuals who show outstanding campus or community leadership and make significant positive changes on the campus and community as a whole.
Recognizes chapters and/or AVCs that foster a strong connection with their members, alumni base, parents and the university community through effective communication (newsletters, social media campaigns, Chapter Sites, video, etc.).
Recognizes seniors that are balanced men and models of excellence in scholastic achievement, fraternity and campus leadership, and community involvement.

Annual Alumni & Volunteer Awards

These awards will be presented in-person at national programs and local events during the 2022 calendar year. To be considered, nominations must be received by December 1, 2021.

Recognizes devoted and productive volunteer service at the chapter, district, regional and/or national level for a minimum of 10 years.
Recognizes devoted and productive volunteer service at the chapter, district, regional and/or national level for a minimum of 20 years.

These awards will be presented to brothers virtually at AVC meetings or events through a video or “drop-in” from the Grand President. To be considered for this academic year, nominations must be received by March 1, 2022.

Recognizes an Alumni and Volunteer Corporation (AVC) that has shown outstanding service with tangible results to an undergraduate chapter or in a core area of AVC operations.
Recognizes new volunteers (less than four years experience in the role) who have had a significant impact on either the AVC or the undergraduate chapter with which they volunteer.
Recognizes volunteers who have given outstanding volunteer service that had a significant impact on either the AVC or undergraduate chapter over the past year, regardless of years of service.
Recognizes AVCs and/or chapters that foster a strong connection with their members, alumni base, parents and the university community through effective communication (newsletters, social media campaigns, Chapter Sites, video, etc.).
Recognizes campus partners who have played an outstanding role in the development of a chapter and, in turn, the fraternal movement. University Partner of the Year

Grand Chapter Conclave Awards

Presented to brothers, chapters and volunteers at the Grand Chapter Conclave. Information and application links can be found below.

Recognizes our highest performing chapters, the best-of-the-best SigEp chapters. Chapters are measured in relation to the accomplishments of their peers on campuses across the country. Only the chapters that excel in every area of operations and further the Grand Chapter's priorities qualify for this high honor. | More info
Awarded to Alumni and Volunteer Corporations (AVCs) that have undergone major improvement projects on chapter facilities. Projects can vary from cosmetic updates to major renovations, from safety upgrades to new construction; what remains consistent is the hard work, thoughtful approach and brotherly love that goes into maintaining facilities capable of developing high-achieving balanced men. | More info
Awarded to brothers who assume large-scale service learning projects that push service learning to the highest level and solve genuine problems within a community. Fellow projects provide hands-on experiences that teach leadership, mentoring, and how to care about and serve others — all essential steps toward becoming a balanced man. They put into real world practice our cardinal principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love. | More info
Awarded to chapters or individuals in recognition of their special expression of the Fraternity’s cardinal principle of brotherly love. Recipients may apply for a grant through the Educational Foundation Honor of Philias Endowment to continue the work for which they are being recognized. | More info
Recognizes brothers who come to one another’s aid in times of trouble; brothers helping brothers. The biennial award provides $10,000 in scholarships to brothers who exemplify the relationship shared by Brothers Clayton and Doud. | More info
Presented to a small, highly-select group of alumni who have achieved uncommon success and stature in their particular professions and careers, and have brought honor to themselves and to their Fraternity. | More info
The OGH is the Fraternity’s highest honor, awarded to alumni who, with great personal sacrifice, have given exceptional service to Sigma Phi Epsilon for at least 30 years. Each nomination is carefully considered by the OGH Nominating Committee and voted upon by the Fraternity's National Board of Directors. | More info

Chapter Awards

These awards can be presented to brothers and volunteers by their respective chapters. All awards can be ordered through the Official SigEp Store.

Recognizes alumni who have excelled in their careers.
Recognizes the brother in each chapter who has the highest grade point average for the year.
Recognizes the brother in each chapter who shows hard work and dedication to recruiting men who meet the high moral and academic standards worthy of being a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Recognizes the brother in each chapter who shows the greatest academic improvement between consecutive academic terms.
Recognizes alumni and volunteers who have given outstanding service to a chapter.

If you have questions, contact events@sigep.net.

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