Recognition of achievement and dedication to the Fraternity is important. Members and chapters that have distinguished themselves on various levels of the Fraternity or within their professions bring honor not only to themselves but also to Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The Fraternity realizes the value of acknowledging exceptional service and that the presentation of an award of recognition is also a primary way to show our appreciation.
Awards, accolades, and recognition are all ways in which we celebrate the achievement of our members and chapters. The annual Fraternity Awards competition recognizes individuals, chapters, house corporations, and alumni associations for their outstanding efforts to advance the mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The 2021 Awards recipients are listed below. Congratulations to all for personifying the values and traits of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
ADVISORY BOARDS
Stuart Zoock Outstanding Advisory Board
University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon) — WINNER
Oregon State University (Oregon Alpha) — RUNNER UP
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS
Bill Fiscus Outstanding Area Alumni Association
SAE Phoenix Alumni, Inc. — WINNER
Greater Atlanta, GA Alumni Association — RUNNER UP
Most Improved
New Orleans, LA Alumni Association — WINNER
Outstanding AA Communication in Electronic Newsletter
SAE Phoenix Alumni, Inc. — WINNER
Greater Atlanta, GA Alumni Association — RUNNER UP
Outstanding AA Communication in Print Newsletter
Oregon Alpha Alumni Association — WINNER
SAE Phoenix Alumni, Inc. — RUNNER UP
Outstanding AA Communication Website
Greater Atlanta, GA Alumni Association — WINNER
Outstanding AA Special Events or Project
Greater Atlanta, GA Alumni Association — WINNER
SAE Phoenix Alumni, Inc. — RUNNER UP
Outstanding Chapter AA
Oregon Alpha Alumni Association — WINNER
Ohio Alpha Alumni Association — RUNNER UP
HOUSE CORPORATIONS
Outstanding House Corporation
South Dakota State House Corporation (South Dakota Theta) — WINNER
Mississippi State House Corporation (Mississippi Theta) — RUNNER UP
Outstanding HC Communication in Print Newsletter
Mississippi State House Corporation (Mississippi Theta) — WINNER
South Dakota State House Corporation (South Dakota Theta) — RUNNER
Outstanding HC Communication in Electronic Newsletter
South Dakota State House Corporation (South Dakota Theta) — WINNER
Mississippi State House Corporation (Mississippi Theta) — RUNNER UP
Outstanding HC Website
Mississippi State House Corporation (Mississippi Theta) — WINNER
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Besser-Lindsey Scholar-Athlete Award
William Kamps, University of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Theta)
Todd Buchanan Recruitment Chairman Award
Justin Tinkler, Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Outstanding Chapter Advisors
Becky Bair, Advisor to University of Toledo (Ohio Nu)
Wendell Bouwman, Advisor to South Dakota State University (South Dakota Theta)
John Brkic, Advisor to Youngstown State University (Ohio Alpha)
Donovan Golich, Advisor to Michigan State University (Michigan Gamma)
Kevin Johnson, Advisor to University of Cincinnati (Ohio Epsilon)
Scott Lauber, Advisor to Bowling Green State University (Ohio Kappa)
Aldrian Smith, Advisor to Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Mike Weiglein, Advisor to University of Northern Iowa (Iowa Chi)
Outstanding Eminent Archons
David Cu, California State University-Northridge (California Nu)
Jack Curran, University of Colorado-Boulder (Colorado Chi)
Blake Frichette, University of Oregon (Oregon Beta)
Alex (Eric) Fusselman, California State University-Fresno (California Iota)
Daniel Goggans, Franklin College of Indiana (Indiana Alpha)
Hunter Hensley, East Tennessee State University (Tennessee Alpha)
Nick Koupiaris, Youngstown State University (Ohio Alpha)
Michael-Daniel Oded, Florida State University (Florida Beta)
Evan Sterling, Arizona State University (Arizona Beta)
Bradley M. Cohen Eminent Archon of the Year Award
Alex (Eric) Fusselman, California State University-Fresno (California Iota)
Outstanding Eminent Treasurers
Justin Clary, Franklin College of Indiana (Indiana Alpha)
Spencer Davis, University of Colorado-Boulder (Colorado Chi)
Cameron Feldman, Florida State University (Florida Beta)
Hunter Fenton, Kennesaw State University (Georgia Omega)
Alex Lorenzin, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (Colorado Phi)
Tyler McGoldrick, University of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Theta)
Bradley McHugh, Michigan State University (Michigan Gamma)
Joseph McKinney, Central Michigan University (Michigan Delta-Omega)
Chad Oswald, University of Toledo (Ohio Nu)
Blake Steele, Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Andrew Wilson, Albright College (Pennsylvania Sigma-Mu)
Kenneth D. Tracey Outstanding Interfraternal Leadership Award
Jack Kneisley, DePauw University (Indiana Delta)
True Gentleman of the Year
Hector Lozada, Florida State University (Florida Beta)
CHAPTER AWARDS
John O. Moseley Award of Fraternity Zeal
University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Chapter Achievement Awards
Auburn University (Alabama Alpha-Mu)
University of Alabama (Alabama Mu)
Arizona State University (Arizona Beta)
University of Colorado-Boulder (Colorado Chi)
Colorado School of Mines (Colorado Lambda)
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Phi)
University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Drake University (Iowa Delta)
Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Morehead State University (Kentucky Gamma)
Centre College (Kentucky Kappa)
Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Youngstown State University (Ohio Alpha)
University of Toledo (Ohio Nu)
Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma Mu)
South Dakota State University (South Dakota Theta)
Texas State University (Texas Sigma)
Baylor University (Texas Theta)
University of Puget Sound (Washington Gamma)
Most Improved Chapter Award
Florida State University (Florida Beta)
Harry S. Bunting Outstanding Colony of the Year
Clemson University (South Carolina Nu)
Outstanding Alumni Relations
Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Brandon Weghorst Outstanding Chapter Communication
University of Colorado-Boulder (Colorado Chi)
Outstanding Chapter Member Education
Baylor University (Texas Theta)
Outstanding Financial Management
Colorado State University (Colorado Delta)
Outstanding Health-and-Safety
University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Outstanding Chapter Housing
Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Joseph A. Mancini Outstanding Chapter Service and Philanthropy Award
University of Alabama (Alabama Mu)
Kimball-Phelps Award for Outstanding Chapter Singing
University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Noble Leslie DeVotie Outstanding Ritual Award
University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Robert C. Cousins Award for Outstanding Recruitment
Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Outstanding Chapter Scholarship
University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Smith-Huffman Outstanding Chapter Management
University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Outstanding University Relations Award
University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Board of Trustees and the members of our Scholarship Selection Committee proudly announce our 2020-2021 academic year scholarship recipients. These brothers excel in their personal, professional, and academic pursuits, and their accomplishments have earned recognition among their peers. This year, the Foundation awarded 29 scholarships totaling $64,000.
We thank our generous supporters, alumni, and friends, who make these scholarships possible. In addition, we encourage you to congratulate any winners you may know. The name of the scholarship, followed by the scholarship’s category or area of interest, and its respective recipients are listed below.
Robert Hamrdla Award (History)
No Qualified Applicants
Past Eminent Supreme Recorder Bob Hamrdla (Stanford ’60) established this award for a brother in any major with transcripts that reflect considerable study of 19th and 20th-century history.
Jones-Laurence Award (Academic Performance)
Brennan Yee (Bucknell) – $2,000
Alex Austin (Simpson) – $2,000
Established in memory of past Eminent Supreme Archon Walter B. Jones (Auburn ’10) and Philip J. Laurence (Minnesota ’15), the award is given to the brothers who display the most outstanding academic achievement.
Dr. Charles A. Preuss Medical Award (Medical)
Chris Bruni (Millsaps) – $2,000
Established in memory of Brother Dr. Charles A. Preuss (Idaho ’24), this award recognizes brothers attending or planning to attend medical school, or enrolled in a course of study related to medicine and who have demonstrated service to their community and fellow man.
Frank C. Ginocchio Professional Staff Leadership Scholarship (Health & Safety)
Thomas Sturman (Central Florida) – $3,000
Established in recognition of Brother Frank C. Ginocchio’s (Northwestern ’66) leadership while serving on the Sigma Alpha Epsilon staff, this scholarship recognizes brothers who have demonstrated a positive influence in the field of risk management.
Thomas W. Devine Volunteer Leadership Scholarship (Health & Safety)
Armand Ghazanfar-pour (Houston) – $3,000
Established in recognition of Brother Thomas W. Devine’s (Minnesota ’74) volunteer efforts on behalf of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, this scholarship recognizes brothers who have demonstrated a positive influence in the field of risk management.
Emil Forman Award (Community Service)
Eric Puetz (South Dakota State) – $3,000
Trevor Curran (South Carolina) – $3,000
Jacob Austin (Simpson) – $2,000
John Vrba (Arizona State) – $2,000
Charles Martell (Illinois)- $2,000
Jake Brend (Simpson) – $1,000
Established in memory of Brother W. Emil Forman (Pennsylvania ’29), this award recognizes brothers who have shown extraordinary commitment to their community and fellow man as demonstrated by community service work.
Bradley M. Cohen Courage Award (Courage)
Ismael Gutierrez (Puget Sound) – $2,000
Past Eminent Supreme Archon Bradley M. Cohen (Arizona ’85) established this award to recognize brothers who have shown extraordinary courage in overcoming a major personal or organizational obstacle.
Ivan Allen Jr. Leadership Award
No Qualified Applicants
Established in memory of Brother Ivan Allen Jr. (Georgia Tech ’33), this award was created by Atlanta-area brothers. The award is given to the brother whose leadership in the chapter and community demonstrates the spirit of Allen, a former Atlanta mayor.
Fred Archibald Leadership Award
Cuong Le (Mansfield) – $2,000
Daniel Short (Morehead State) -$2,000
Established in memory of Brothers Fred J. Archibald (Cornell ’45) and his father, Fred I. Archibald (Nebraska ’14), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community and school.
Charles Collins Award
Ethan Naquin (Nicholls State) – $3,000
Dominic Zappa (Mount Union)- $3,000
Matthew Hill (Delta State) – $3,000
James Cowan (Rollins) – $2,000
Reid McIntire (Evansville) – $2,000
Anthony Madalone (William and Mary) – $2,000
Jose Osorio (McDaniel) – $2,000
Tanner Johnson (North Dakota State) – $1,000
Established in memory of Brother Charles F. Collins (Boston ’12), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service in the Fraternity, on the campus and in the community.
Richard Generelly Leadership Award
Andrew Beckman (South Dakota State)- $2,000
Brandon Dare (Mount Union) – $2,000
Established in memory of past ESA Richard Generelly (George Washington ’47), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community, and school.
Joseph Mancini Leadership Award
Sean Engler (Fort Hays State)- $2,000
Established in memory of past ESA Joseph Mancini (Cincinnati ’35), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community and school.
Warren P. Poslusny Award
Noah Kucza (Missouri-Kansas City) – $3,000
Garrett Williamson (South Florida) – $2,000
Kevin Senkus (Maryland-College Park) – $2,000
Past Honorary Eminent Supreme Archon and former Foundation Trustee Warren Paul “Pos” Poslusny (Kettering ’69) established this award to recognize brothers who have demonstrated an enthusiastic commitment to the highest ideals expressed in “The True Gentleman” including exceptional personal integrity while leading chapter and campus activities, coupled with notable philanthropic service and scholastic achievement.
Trustees Award for Scholarship and Service
Riley Sullivan (Mount Union) – $2,000
Funded by Foundation Trustees, this award recognizes brothers who demonstrate quality involvement in campus and chapter leadership positions, particularly the measure of his contribution to the education of his chapter brothers.
Phillips II, Charles S., age 91 of Birmingham (with roots in Clay County) went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2018. He was born in Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Hospital on Jan 29, 1927 to Madge Daniel and E. Avery Phillips,Sr. At age 14 he met his future wife, Mary Jo McNabb and said “That’s for me!” They were married on Aug. 28, 1948.
He was educated at Lakeview Elementary Ramsay High School, (Birmingham,AL),Tennessee Military Institute (Sweetwater,TN) and Auburn University (Ind. Eng.). At Auburn he was captain of the freshman football team and a member of the SAE Fraternity. He served during World War II with the Fifth Air Force in the Pacific. He was captain of the undefeated Fifth Air Force football team. He worked in Birmingham for eight years at Mutual Oil Company and sixteen years for Anderson Electric Corporation. In 1972 he started the C. S. Phillips Co.,which became the leading sales agency for high voltage electrical equipment. In 1997 he sold the company to his loyal partner,L.A. (Larry) Day.
At the time of his death,he was President and Owner of the CSP Enterprises which furnished sub- stations for the electric utilities and CEO of Sugar Enterprises which manages real estate properties in the Southeast. Mr. Phillips was a loving witness of the saving power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, having been saved at a Campus Crusade for Christ meeting in 1965.
He was an active member of Canterbury United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher, served on the Official Board, Chairman of the Bar-B-Que Committee and a Bible teacher. In the Methodist Church at large, he was involved in Lay Witness Missions as a Lay speaker.He participated in the Walk to Emmaus (#216) and was a member of the CCD Bible Study. He was on the Board of Directors of Kings Ranch/Hannah Homes, Christian Service Mission,Shades Valley YMCA,Mt. Brook Little League, Campus Crusade for Christ, Pro-Life Movement and the Wesley Foundation. He was a Gideon where he was involved with the Jail Ministry and a certified speaker. He enjoyed raising money for the Hannah Homes by playing Santa Claus at office and private parties and driving his Model A Ford at weddings.
He played Santa Claus in Mt. Brook Village for thirty years where he arrived by fire engine and threw candy to the delighted children below. Mr. Phillips loved his wife and family and enjoyed doing things with them. He and his wife were world travelers. They took extended trips to Scotland, Mexico, Germany, England, France, Italy, Austria, Spain, Morocco, Canada, Africa, Asia, Israel, Switzerland, the Bahamas and many places in America. He was a member of the Birmingham Country Club, North River Yacht Club (Tuscaloosa), Auburn Alumni Assoc., Dixie Vintage Car Club, Monday Morning Quarterback Club and Community Bible Study, Toastmasters International,National Rifle Association,American Truck Historical Society and Model A Club of America.
Mr. Phillips is predeceased by his wife of 68 years,Mary Jo McNabb Phillips and survided by his son,Charles (Chuck) S.Phillips III, (Lisa) of Pell City, Alabama,daughters:Libby Shackelford (Larry) of Montevallo,AL and Murray McNabb Phillips of Pell City, AL; Brother: E. Avery Phillips,Jr. (Ann) of Montgomery, AL; Sister:Gay Donahue (Bob) of Montgomery, AL; Grandchildren: Charlie Goff (Heidi), Stephanie Goff Carter (C.J.),Ashley Phillips,Logan Phillips;and one Great Grandchild: Cameron Goff. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his Parents;Madge and E. Avery Phillips and Sisters: Mary Jane Hearn (Dick) of Montgomery, AL and Key Young (Scooter) of Ashland,AL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Canterbury United Methodist Church, Kings Homes or Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 101353, Birmingham, AL, 35210. Visitation will be held at Canterbury Methodist Church at 4:00 pm on May 30, 2018 with Memorial Service to follow at 5:00 pm. Charter Funeral Home, Calera, AL directing.