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 winners. 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 $88,000.
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)
Harrison Ledda (Mansfield University)
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-Lawerence Award (Academic Performance)
Brennan Cox (University of Georgia)
Josh Figus (Western Illinois University)
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)
Kapil Reddy (Indiana State University)
Ethan Yang (Northwestern University)
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)
Spencer Dubbels (Morehead State University)
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)
Yianni Mercer (DePaul University)
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.
W. Emil Forman Award (Community Service)
Nathan Gavelek (Colorado School Of Mines)
Senna Adachi (University of Cinncinati)
Brenden Wlodkowski (University of Toledo)
Aiden Ruble (Simpson College)
Jake Brend (Simpson College)
George Lippy (Western Carolina University)
Eddy Connors (University of Colorado-Boulder)
Alex Rogers (Bucknell University)
Jesse Jones (University of Cinncinati)
Dean Straton (Morehead State University)
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)
Peter Zhang (University of Missouri-Kansas City)
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
Tyler Allbritton (Nicholls State University)
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.
Charles Collins Award for Outstanding Achievement
Phillip Necessary (University of Arkansas)
TJ Jacoby (South Dakota State University)
Nick Albers (University of Cincinnati)
Evan Sterling (Arizona State University)
Joshua Murillo (Western Illinois University)
George Lampen (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Chase Philport (Kettering University)
Sean Engler (Fort Hays State University)
Charles King (University of Missouri – Kansas City)
Carson King (Indiana University – Bloomington)
Styles Martin (East Tennessee State University)
Caleb McFarland (Simpson College)
Nicholas Purdie (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities)
Andrew Samrock (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities)
Gene Szyba (University of Colorado – Colorado Springs)
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.
Fred Archibald Leadership Award
Remy Lodrigues (Nicholls State University)
Edward Major (Centre College)
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.
Richard Generelly Leadership Award
Dante Filpula Ankney (University of Montana)
Stanton Thomas (Oklahoma State University)
Kieran Mangla (College of William & Mary)
Ethan Buck (Purdue University)
Logan Canada-Johnson (University of Puget Sound)
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.
Warren P. Poslusny Award For Outstanding Achievement
Conor Emery (California State University, Sacramento)
Rhett Theobald (Embry-Riddle Areonautical University)
Matthew Te Slaa (South Dakota State University)
Alex Glauthier (University of Mount Union)
Frank Cruz (Simpson College)
Collin Fiorentini (Simpson College)
Nick Giambrone (Simpson College)
Gabe Gross (Simpson College)
Nick Hanna (Simpson College)
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
Logan Wolf (South Dakota State University)
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.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon mourns the loss of one of our finest brothers, T. Boone Pickens (Oklahoma State ’51). Brother Pickens entered Chapter Eternal on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
The oil tycoon was well-known for many things, not the least of which was his philanthropic spirit which changed the course of many organizations. In addition to the $500 million given to his alma mater, Pickens donated $229.5 million across various foundations and philanthropic efforts, supporting education, medical research and services, at-risk youths, wildlife and conservation programs, public policy initiatives, and corporate wellness. He also donated $7 million to the American Red Cross — the largest single donation in its history.
In his years after graduation, Brother Pickens lived life as a proud SAE and was a major donor of the SAE Foundation. For his love of SAE and his efforts on our behalf, Sigma Alpha Epsilon has bestowed Brother Pickens the Order of Minerva, the T.H.E. Award, and the Merit Key, the Fraternity’s second-highest award an alumnus can receive.
Brother Pickens has left a legacy that will live on forever in those who loved him and in the lives he touched. Celebration of life plans will be held in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Phi Alpha, Brother Pickens.