Sigma Alpha Epsilon prides itself on being one of the nation’s oldest and largest fraternities – a distinction that brings with it centuries of dedicated members. Though size and age create a sense stability and experience, they alone do not dictate the quality of an organization, which is why our brotherhood has also continued to be a pioneer of change, always remaining at the forefront of innovation and advancement among the ever-changing cultural landscape of today’s Universities.
This tenured history makes it all the more impressive for an individual or a single chapter to receive any honor that distinguishes them from the greater fraternal body. We would like to congratulate all of the following award recipients on their well-deserved recognition and their continued commitment to rising above:
Outstanding Alumni Relations
Winner:
University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)
Runners Up:
North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)
University of Cincinnati
(Ohio Epsilon)
Outstanding Chapter Scholarship
Winner:
Simpson College
(Iowa Sigma)
Runners Up:
Nicholls State University
(Louisiana Chi)
Kansas State University
(Kansas Beta)
Outstanding Eminent Archon
Winners:
Andrew Steelman
The Ohio State University
(Ohio Theta)
Angel Reyes Valtierra
New Mexico State University
(New Mexico Phi)
Anthony Pantano
University of Dayton
(Ohio Chi-Sigma)
Cameron Gunter
Baylor University
(Texas Theta)
Chad Thomas Blank
North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)
Jake Harris
University of Central Oklahoma
(Oklahoma Sigma)
Jonathan Ross
Franklin College
(Indiana Alpha)
Zachary Watson
Texas State University
(Texas Sigma)
Outstanding Eminent Treasurer
Winners:
Evan Hosinski
University of Dayton
(Ohio Chi-Sigma)
Dakota Chappell
Texas State University
(Texas Sigma)
Ross Fabrizi
Youngstown State University
(Ohio Alpha)
William Cocking
Kansas State University
(Kansas Beta)
Outstanding Health-and-Safety
Winner:
University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)
Runner Up:
South Dakota State University
(South Dakota Theta)
Outstanding Housing
Winner:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(New York Epsilon)
Runner Up:
University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)
Outstanding University Relations
Winner:
University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)
Runner Up:
University of Puget Sound
(Washington Gamma)
Brandon Weghorst Outstanding Chapter Communication
Winner:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott
(Arizona Delta)
Runner Up:
North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)
Smith-Huffman Outstanding Chapter Management
Winner:
Centre College
(Kentucky Kappa)
Runner Up:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
(Massachusetts Delta)
Simpson College
(Iowa Sigma)
Kimball-Phelps Award for Outstanding Chapter Singing
Winner:
North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)
Besser-Lindsey Outstanding Scholar Athlete
Winner:
Barrett T. Weiss
Stanford University
(California Alpha)
M. Todd Buchanan Oustanding Recruitment Chairman
Winner:
Brandon Elyakim
Lynn University
(Florida Lambda)
Outstanding Chapter Member Education
Winner:
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
(Pennsylvania Kappa)
Runner Up:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
(Massachuetts Delta)
Outstanding Financial Management
Winner:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(New York Epsilon)
Runners Up:
University of Cincinnati
(Ohio Epsilon)
University of Toledo
(Ohio Nu)
Joseph A. Mancini Outstanding Chapter Service and Philanthropy
Winner:
University of Rhode Island
(Rhode Island Alpha)
Runner Up:
Nicholls State University
(Louisiana Chi)
Robert C. Cousins Outstanding Chapter Recruitment
Winner:
Kansas State University
(Kansas Beta)
Runner Up:
Morehead State University
(Kansas Gamma)
Harry S. Bunting Outstanding Colony of the Year
Winner:
Arizona State University
(Arizona Beta)
Runner Up:
Baylor University
(Texas Theta)
Outstanding Chapter Advisors
Winners:
Beau Bateman
North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)
David Pfalzgraf
Miami University
(Ohio Tau)
Jason Andrick
Frostburg State University
(Maryland Delta)
Jesse McHugh
Morehead State University
(Kentucky Gamma)
John Brkic
Youngstown State University
(Ohio Alpha)
John R. Hatfield
Kansas State University
(Kansas Beta)
Rebecca Bair
University of Toledo
(Ohio Nu)
Bill Fiscus Outstanding Area Alumni Association
Winner:
SAE – Phoenix Alumni, Inc.
Runner Up:
San Diego Alumni Association
Outstanding Alumni Association & House Corporation Communication
Printed Newsletters – Winner:
South Carolina Delta Alumni Association
Website – Winner:
San Diego Alumni Association
Outstanding Chapter Alumni Association
Winner:
Missouri Gamma Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon AA
Runner Up:
Ohio Alpha Alumni Association
Outstanding House Corporation
Winner:
Oregon Alpha House Corporation
Runner Up:
Ohio Alpha Housing Corporation
Outstanding Alumni Association Special Events or Project
Winner:
San Diego Alumni Association
Runner Up:
Ohio Alpha Alumni Association
Stuart Zoock Outstanding Advisory Board
Winner:
Oregon Alpha Alumni Association
Bradley M. Cohen Eminent Archon of the Year
Winner:
Jake Harris
University of Central Oklahoma
(Oklahoma Sigma)
Chapter Achievement
Winners:
Bucknell University
(Pennsylvania Zeta)
California State University-San Marcos
(California Alpha-Gamma)
Carnegie Mellon University
(Pennsylvania Phi)
Centre College
(Kentucky Kappa)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
(Arizona Delta)
Georgia Institute of Technology
(Georgia Phi)
Gustavus Adolphus College
(Minnesota Gamma)
Kansas State University
(Kansas Beta)
Mississippi State University
(Mississippi Theta)
Nicholls State University
(Louisiana Chi)
North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)
Oregon State University
(Oregon Alpha)
Rollins College
(Florida Omicron)
Salisbury University
(Maryland Sigma)
Simpson College
(Iowa Sigma)
South Dakota State University
(South Dakota Theta)
Texas State University-San Marcos
(Texas Sigma)
Towson University
(Maryland Alpha)
University of Dayton
(Ohio Chi-Sigma)
University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)
University of Puget Sound
(Washington Gamma)
University of Toledo
(Ohio Nu)
Youngstown State University
(Ohio Alpha)
Most Improved Chapter
Winner:
Rollins College
(Florida Omicron)
Runner Up:
Texas State University – San Marcos
(Texas Sigma)
True Gentleman of the Year
Winner:
Zachary Watson
(Texas Sigma)
John O. Moseley Award for Fraternity Zeal
Winner:
University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)
The application process for the 2019 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Scholarships is now open. Students who are pursuing degrees in either undergraduate or graduate study are eligible to apply for these award and, through the generosity of our alumni and friends, $89,000 will be awarded to assist our members in their academic pursuits for various fields of interest. The applications are available now and will be due on March 1, 2019.
Scholarships are divided into four main categories: outstanding community service, health & safety, outstanding leadership, and overall achievement and scholastic achievement. To read comprehensive details regarding requirements and the application process, visit www.sae.net/foundationscholarships.
Hear from some of the 2018 winners in the video above.
For additional questions, contact Coordinator of Alumni Engagement, Ryan Gibbons, at rgibbons@sae.net or (847) 424-3031. We encourage you to share this beneficial news with fellow members who excel in their academic studies.
2018 Foundation Scholarship Winners
Robert Hamrdla Award (History)
Peter Leonard (William & Mary) – $1,500
Jones-Laurence Award (Academic Performance)
Randall McLemore (Texas-Tyler) – $2,000
William Stout (Wofford) – $2,000
Dr. Charles A. Preuss Medical Award (Medical)
Braeden Edleman (South Dakota) – $2,000
Foley Schreier (North Dakota) – $1,500
Frank C. Ginocchio Professional Staff Leadership Scholarship (Health & Safety)
Connor Hanson (Dayton) – $2,500
Thomas W. Devine Volunteer Leadership Scholarship (Health & Safety)
John Christian Blackwell (Virginia) – $2,500
Emil Forman Award (Community Service)
Seth Coven (Washington-Missouri) – $3,000
David Charles (New Jersey Rho) – $2,000
Bryden Giving (Gustavus Adolphus) – $2,000
Frank Cuomo (New Jersey) – $1,500
Fred Archibald Leadership Award
Robert Groce (Western Kentucky) – $2,000
Charles Collins Award (Leadership & Service)
Joao Pedro Correia Kuster Maia (Texas-Tyler) – $3,000
Anh-Tuan Tong (Gustavus Adolphus) – $3,000
Joren Tengesdal (Gustavus Adolphus) – $2,000
Glenndon Adams (Tennessee-Martin) – $2,000
Muhamed Bicic (Carnegie Mellon) – $2,000
Pierce Carey (Simpson) – $2,000
Richard Generelly Leadership Award
Chad Blank (North Dakota State) – $2,000
Wells Ducas (Wofford) – $1,500
Joseph Mancini Leadership Award
Lewis Cox (Simpson) – $2,000
Michael Krueger (West Florida) – $1,500
Warren P. Poslusny Award (Philanthropic Service, Scholastic Achievement & Personal Integrity)
Milan Rojas (Colorado Springs) – $3,000
Neal Going (William & Mary) – $2,000
And the Winners for 2017-2018 are…
John O. Moseley Award for Fraternity Zeal
California State University—San Marcos
The John O. Moseley Zeal Award recognizes the chapter that best exemplifies a model chapter in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. This chapter excels in its operations and brotherhood, fulfilling the vision of our Founding Fathers and its members and by living the life of a true gentleman. This chapter goes above and beyond expectations and demonstrates true zeal and excitement for the Fraternity, exhibiting a strong bond of brotherhood.
True Gentleman of the Year
Dustin Stewart, Armstrong State University
The True Gentleman of the Year Award is the highest honor the Fraternity can bestow on an undergraduate brother. The award, first given in 2000, is presented annually to an undergraduate who has been determined to be the most outstanding collegiate in Sigma Alpha Epsilon, considering scholastic achievement, fraternity involvement, university leadership and community service.
Most Improved Chapter
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Prescott
The Most Improved Chapter Award is the award that compares a then-and-now scenario and how the chapter took a less-than-optimal situation to turn its problems into progress.
Harry S. Bunting Outstanding Colony of the Year
Arizona State University
The Harry S. Bunting Colony Award recognizes the best colony in the Realm.
Chapter Achievement
California State Polytechnic University—Pomona
Carnegie Mellon University
Christian Brothers University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Prescott
Emory University
Florida Southern College
Gustavus Adolphus College
Kansas State University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Millsaps College
Nicholls State University
North Dakota State University
Oklahoma State University
Oregon State University
Rhodes College
Rutgers University
Salisbury University
St. Louis University
Towson University
Union University
University of California—Riverside
University of Cinncinnati
University of Dayton
University of Evansville
University of New Haven
University of Tennessee—Knoxville
University of Toledo
Western Illinois University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Youngstown State University
Outstanding Chapter Alumni Relations
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Brandon Weghorst Outstanding Chapter Communication
Kansas State University
Outstanding Chapter Member Education
Nicholls State University
Outstanding Chapter Financial Managment
Simpson College
Outstanding Chapter Health & Safety
University of Evansville
Outstanding Chapter Housing
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Joseph A. Mancini Outstanding Chapter Service & Philanthropy
University of New Haven
Kimball-Phelps Award for Outstanding Chapter Singing
North Dakota State University
Robert C. Cousins Outstanding Chapter Recruitment
University of Cincinnati
Outstanding Chapter Scholarship
Gustavus Adolphus College
Smith-Huffman Outstanding Chapter Management
North Dakota State University
Outstanding University Relations
Nicholls State University
Bradley M. Cohen Eminent Archon of the Year Award & Scholarship
Joseph Shelton, University of Tennessee—Knoxville
M. Todd Buchanan Recruitment Chairman Award & Scholarship
Anthony Pantano, University of Dayton
Kenneth D. Tracey Award & Scholarship for Interfraternal Leadership
Dylan Che, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Prescott
Outstanding Eminent Archons
Joseph Shelton, University of Tennessee—Knoxville
Grant Maris, North Dakota State University
Max Flick, Florida Southern College
Clayton Converse, Mississippi State University
Outstanding Eminent Treasurers
Joshua Kavanagh, Kansas State University
Andrew Mosteller, University of Tennessee—Knoxville
Brandon Riedemann, University of Wyoming
Dave Walker, St. Louis University
Outstanding Chapter Advisors
Beau Bateman, North Dakota State University
Bill Dowell, Birmingham Southern College
John Ellis, Central Oklahoma University
Daniel Gladding, University of Maryland-College Park
Nathan Schwiethale, Wichita State University
Jon Shay, University of Colorado—Boulder
Bill Fiscus Outstanding Area Alumni Association
Greater Atlanta Alumni Association
Outstanding Chapter Alumni Association
Kentucky Epsilon Alumni Association
Outstanding House Corporation
Tennessee Delta SAE Alumni Housing Corporation
Outstanding Alumni Association & House Corporation Communication
Oregon Alpha Alumni Association (Print)
San Diego Alumni Association (Electronic)
San Diego Alumni Association (Website)
Outstanding Alumni Association Special Event or Project
Florida Chi Alumni Association
Stuart Zoock Outstanding Advisory Board
Oregon Alpha Alumni Association