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The Outstanding Alumni Assocation Communication Award recognizes groups that excel in communicating their messages to specific audiences. Certificates for these awards are given to winning groups in each communications category, including:

• Printed newsletters
• Electronic newsletters
• Websites

Awards are given for content, design, and layout; effectiveness of message; and production quality. All activities and materials should be in compliance with Fraternity policies.

Criteria: Any Area Alumni Association may apply. Applicants will be required to submit PDF copies of printed and/or electronic newsletters.

The Oustanding Chapter Alumni Association Award recognizes the chapter alumni association that has made an outstanding contribution of time and energy to its respective chapter or emerging chapter. The winning association will exemplify consistent dedication in enhancing the fraternal experience for the undergraduates of the chapter or emerging chapter, as well as for its alumni. Its activities should also include events and efforts to keep and enhance friendships among alumni. A key factor will be its ability to increase participation of members as alumni in the Fraternity.

Criteria: Any Chapter Alumni Association may apply.

The Oustanding Special Project or Event Award is designed to recognize a particular event or special project conceived, planned, and implemented that has a direct impact on the association’s goals and enhances the reputation of the Fraternity. Examples might include sports tournaments, philanthropic events, or fundraising campaigns.

Criteria: Any Alumni Association may apply.

The Outstanding House Corporation Communication Award recognizes groups that excel in communicating their messages to specific audiences. Certificates for these awards are given to winning groups in each communications category, including

• Printed newsletters
• Electronic newsletters
• Websites

Awards are given for content, design, and layout; effectiveness of message; and production quality. All activities and materials should be in compliance with Fraternity policies.

Criteria: Any House Corporation may apply. Applicants will be required to submit PDF copies of printed and/or electronic newsletters.

The Oustanding House Corporation Award recognizes the house corporation that has demonstrated a level of organization and activity that exceeds the requirements of the Fraternity Laws. The recipient of this award generally utilizes experts in finance, maintenance, construction, law, insurance, and other fields related to the management of a chapter property. The house corporation holds regular meetings throughout the year and is in frequent contact with the chapter leadership and alumni. The house corporation plans, researches, and implements both short-term and long-term goals and has great concern for the financial structure and well-being of the chapter as is integral to its success in housing initiatives.

Criteria: Any House Corporation may apply.

The Stuart Zoock Outstanding Advisory Board Award recognizes the advisory board that has given outstanding assistance and guidance to a chapter or emerging chapter. The nominated advisory board should be diligent and enthusiastic in handling responsibilities and assisting chapters to become as self-sufficient as possible. Additionally, advisory boards should attend both Executive Council and regular chapter meetings on a consistent basis and advise the chapter on the core areas of chapter operations. If a house corporation exists, the advisory board should collaborate with it.
Criteria: Any Advisory Board may apply.

M. Todd Buchanan (Southern Mississippi ’90) established the Recruitment Chairman Scholarship in 2006 to recognize our most outstanding undergraduate Recruitment Chairman each year. Each candidate should display an unwavering commitment to improving their chapter’s recruitment efforts and organizing the entire chapter to take part in that effort. The candidate should demonstrate their success by showing that their chapter set and reached a goal for new members during the current academic year. Furthermore, the candidate’s leadership should result in overall membership gains for their chapter. The $1,000 scholarship is earmarked for undergraduate tuition for the next academic year.

Criteria: Any Recruitment Chairman may apply if they meet the following three qualifications:

• Served as Recruitment Chairman during the past academic year (2022-2023)
• Must be a member in good standing

The Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award recognizes chapter and emerging chapter advisors who demonstrate peer leadership and who excel in serving as a role model and mentor. Applicants should be well-versed in their respective groups’ overall activities, providing guidance and making sure collegiate members uphold the Fraternity’s policies and procedures.

Criteria: A Chapter/Emerging Chapter Advisor may be nominated and apply if he/she meets the following three qualifications:

• Served as chapter advisor during the current academic year
• Be nominated by a member of the group they served, an alumni advisor, or Province Archon (self-nominations will not be accepted)
• Must have gone above and beyond the call of duty as chapter advisor

The Outstanding Eminent Archon Award recognizes chapter and emerging chapter presidents who excel in their leadership as the head of their respective groups. Applicants should possess dynamic personalities, good communication skills with members and external audiences, and an ability to exceed core operational areas and meet goals.

In turn, applicants for the Outstanding Eminent Archon Award will automatically be considered for the Bradley M. Cohen Eminent Archon of the Year Award & Scholarship. The successful candidate will demonstrate service to their chapter and Sigma Alpha Epsilon above and beyond the call of duty, having made measurable improvements in the welfare, culture, and spirit of the chapter. The winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship, endowed by Bradley M. Cohen (Arizona ’85) and earmarked for undergraduate tuition for the next academic year.

Criteria: An Eminent Archon may be nominated and apply if they meet the following qualifications:

• Served as Eminent Archon during the current academic year (2022-2023)
• Nominated by a member of the chapter they served, an alumni advisor, or Province Archon (self-nominations will not be accepted)
• Must have made a difference in the overall welfare, culture, and spirit of the chapter

The Outstanding Eminent Treasurer Award recognizes chapter and emerging chapter treasurers who demonstrate proficiency and leadership in financial oversight and budgeting. Applicants should excel at managing a budget, collecting revenue, paying expenses, and providing oversight to ensure the group’s financial stability.

Criteria: An Eminent Treasurer may be nominated and apply if they meet the following qualifications:

• Served as Eminent Treasurer during the current academic year (2022-2023)
• Be nominated by a member of the group they served, an alumni advisor, or Province Archon (Self nominations will not be accepted)
• Must have gone above and beyond the call of duty as Eminent Treasurer

The Ken Tracey Award and Scholarship for Interfraternal Leadership was established in 2013 to honor past Eminent Supreme Archon Ken Tracey (Eastern New Mexico ’70) for his service and lifetime commitment, not only to Sigma Alpha Epsilon, but to the fraternity/sorority world. The award recognizes a collegiate member involved in their Fraternity/Sorority community who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to promote and enhance the system. Each candidate should display a sincere desire for the strongest of interfraternal relations between all fraternities and sororities. The $1,000 scholarship is earmarked for undergraduate tuition for the next academic year.

Criteria: Any undergraduate chapter member may be nominated and apply if they meet the following qualifications:

• Must have been a member of an undergraduate chapter during the current academic year (2022-2023)
• Must be a member in good-standing

The True Gentleman of the Year Award is the highest honor the Fraternity can bestow upon a collegiate member. The award, first given in 2000, is presented annually to a collegiate who has been determined to be the most outstanding in Sigma Alpha Epsilon, considering scholastic achievement, fraternity involvement, university leadership, and community service. Each chapter in good standing is encouraged to nominate a member deserving of this honor.

The True Gentleman of the Year Award recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship award, endowed by Warren P. Poslusny (Kettering ’69) to recognize collegiate members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service in the Fraternity.

Criteria: Any chapter member may be nominated and apply if they meet the following qualifications:

• Candidates must be active members from chapters in good standing with the Fraternity and their college or university. They must also be a Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, or recent December graduate.
• Although the chapter must endorse the candidate, the candidate may complete the application and gather the supporting documents on their own.
• The chapter should select the member most deserving of this honor and encourage them to apply or for a selected member to complete the application on the candidate’s behalf.