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2021-2022 Fraternity Award Winners

Phi Sigma Sigma's annual awards program recognizes individuals and chapters who most embody the virtues of Phi Sigma Sigma and continue to "Aim High" throughout their collegiate and alumnae experiences. Congratulations to the 2021-2022 award winners!

PYRAMID AWARD

The pyramid award is presented to an alumna sister in recognition of outstanding and consistent service to the Fraternity on all levels. Such service shall be demonstrated on an ongoing basis over a period of time, in various roles, or be of such magnitude that even though the service has not been demonstrated over time, the impact and degree of such service warrants this most prestigious award.


Tracy Koch, Epsilon Alpha Chapter at Illinois State University

Tracy has been a dedicated volunteer for Phi Sigma Sigma for the past thirty years, and she has made a significant impact on the organization through all of her years of service. Tracy has served in a variety of advisor roles, committee roles, on the Foundation Board of Directors and on Supreme Council. Tracy brings passion, leadership, friendship, and honesty to all of the work that she does within the Fraternity. Most recently, she has served as the CKA for the Iota Phi Chapter at Lindenwood University. She began her work with the chapter in 2017 when she was on the chapter establishment task force for the campus, and she has served as their dedicated CKA since then. The chapter has grown and flourished under Tracy's leadership, and she is an ideal CKA with open and honest communication both with the chapter and with the Fraternity. Lindenwood University recently recognized Tracy's work by awarding her the Outstanding Chapter Advisor of the Year out of all chapters on the campus.


In addition to Tracy's dedication to Iota Phi, she has continued her work with the Fraternity. She stepped up and agreed to advise another chapter (Iota Omicron at Capital University) when an advisor was needed. She has a commitment to building future leaders by serving on the AIM committee and chairing the Nominating Committee. We are seeing this positive impact transition to the work of the Nominating Committee as they leverage the work of the AIM Committee.


Phi Sigma Sigma has been directly supported by Tracy's work over the past three decades, and we believe she is the example of a Phi Sigma Sigma who makes a tremendous impact on the Fraternity.


Ellen Smith, Beta Psi Chapter at The University of Florida

Ellen has provided serve to the Fraternity for many many years by taking care of the Beta Psi properties and making them available for the use of the Fraternity by way of sale. She previously served as the Director of Housing. Ellen's work has been marked by devotion, loyalty and persistence.


ORDER OF THE SAPPHIRE AWARD

The Order of the Sapphire Award was established in honor of Kim Hildred and is presented to a Phi Sigma Sigma alumna sister whose actions embody the spirit and dedication of a true leader and motivator both outside and within the Fraternity. She shall have a consistent track record for more than a five-year period in various volunteer roles on the international level. The recipient must demonstrate all eight qualities as follows: skills, achievement, perspective, perpetuity, honor, influence, responsiveness and experience.

Simonne Horman, Iota Iota Chapter at Grand Valley State University

Simonne has been a dedicated volunteer for Phi Sigma Sigma since she graduated in 2011. Specifically, she has served in a variety of key volunteer roles including the chapter establishment task force for Salem State University, as a chapter excellence specialist, on the nominating committee and the Panhellenic relations committee. Simonne took on the role of chairman of the Panhellenic relations committee in 2019 as she also took on the role of Chief Panhellenic Officer. In this role, she regularly works and communicates with members of other NPC and Interfraternal organizations and advocates for Phi Sigma Sigma on the campus, organization and international level. Simonne is a rising star within NPC, and we are grateful for her commitment to Phi Sigma Sigma.


Outside of Phi Sigma Sigma, Simonne has been a leader in the landscape of fraternity and sorority affairs. She has been at the University of Florida for the past six years working directly with undergraduate students in student affairs and fraternity and sorority life. Simonne currently serves as the interim director of fraternity and sorority affairs at the University of Florida, overseeing fraternity and sorority life at a premier campus within the SEC. Simonne is also pursuing her PhD in Agriculture, Education, and Communication at the University of Florida.


OUTSTANDING COLLEGIATE CHAPTER AWARD

The Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Award is presented to the collegiate chapter(s) that is most outstanding within the Fraternity and on its campus, relative to size and campus culture. The chapter should foster a premier member experience that supports, encourages, motivates and enriches all sisters. To be eligible for this award, a collegiate chapter must maintain a cumulative chapter GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent; recruit to and maintain maximum potential recruitment size (total) each semester; provide a premier member experience through creative events, programming, Fraternity assistance, promotion, etc.; pay all Fraternity monies on time (i.e. Fraternity dues, insurance, Convention tax); make an annual donation to the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation; and have representation at all required Fraternity events and trainings.


Gamma Iota Chapter at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

The Gamma Iota Chapter has faced tremendous hardship as the members navigated and continues to navigate, a campus-wide mental health crisis. Through prioritizing mental health and wellbeing, the chapter members built strong relationships leading to an outstanding member experience. The chapter calendar includes a multitude of well-rounded activities including, but not limited to, philanthropy, academic, sisterhood and social. The chapter members abide by all Phi Sigma Sigma, university, local and state mandates, guidelines and requirements. The chapter consistently performs well in recruitment and maintained maximum potential recruitment size each semester. The retention in the chapter is high because sisters truly want to be there and attend events to continue enjoying the connections they have made with each other.


Gamma Nu Chapter at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

The Gamma Nu Chapter constantly sets a precedent for what it means to have a premier member experience. The chapter has the most successful recruitment on campus. The chapter leaders strive to provide members with a calendar that includes events related to philanthropy, academic, sisterhood and social. The chapter members abide by all Phi Sigma Sigma, university, local and state mandates, guidelines and requirements. The chapter is also in excellent standing with their university.


Honorable Mentions:

  • Epsilon Chapter at Adelphi University

  • Delta Theta Chapter at Oakland University


BEVERLY PARKES COLLEGIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Beverly Parkes Collegian of the Year Award is presented to a collegiate member who, in her activities and character, personifies the ideals of Phi Sigma Sigma. The candidate must be in good standing with her collegiate chapter and university, and give evidence of forwarding the three goals of Phi Sigma Sigma: advancement of womanhood, lifelong learning, and philanthropic service. She shall have achieved a most exemplary record in the last year of her collegiate work, as a senior.


Gaby Acosta, Theta Xi Chapter at Nova Southeastern University

Gaby has been an outstanding member of Phi Sigma Sigma throughout her collegiate years, and specifically her senior year. As a senior, she completed her final semester as archon while serving as an Admissions Ambassador for the university and working as a Registered Behavior Technician where she worked in applied behavior analysis therapy with children with Autism. She also focused on her studies and was awarded a spot on the Dean’s list. She was named Fraternity/Sorority President of the Year and was given the award for Ambassador of the Year, going into her senior year. She has gained the respect of the members of her chapter and other leaders and campus officials through her actions, willingness to listen and her strong presence both in Phi Sigma Sigma and on campus.


Marissa Gilpin, Iota Upsilon Chapter at The University of New Hampshire

Marissa has been an exemplary chapter member in her final year of Phi Sigma Sigma. In her role as sister development chairman, she signed up to live in the chapter house her senior year and united her executive board working hard to plan a well-rounded calendar for not only the new member education, but activities. She was never shy to lend a hand outside of her role either. When another executive board officer needed help, or an encouraging push, she was the first to speak up and offer assistance and trouble shooting. Outside of the chapter, she is an active member of the University of New Hampshire community through the Student Occupational Therapy Association, and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic she became involved Seacoast Reads an organization that places UNH undergraduate volunteers into local schools, libraries and after-school programs to help elementary and middle school students improve their reading and writing skills through one-on-one support. She also found an alternative PenPal Program during the pandemic that allowed her to continue her support of the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation’s mission of school and college readiness.


JEANINE JACOBS GOLDBERG ARCHON OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Jeanine Jacobs Goldberg Archon of the Year award is presented to the collegiate chapter archon deemed by the grand archon to be the most outstanding based on her contributions to the chapter and her relationship with the Fraternity. She shall have successfully completed one full term as archon.


Megan Lowe, Epsilon Chi Chapter at Indiana University Southeast

Megan was a successful two-term archon during a global pandemic, divisive social and political issues, and found ways to lead successful virtual sisterhood events. She improved the chapter’s standing with the university and Greek community. During her terms, the chapter received top campus accreditation, brought back the chapter service project and ran a successful virtual recruitment as well as an in-person recruitment where the chapter set total for the first time in many years. She also assisted sisters in navigating life’s challenges. And for four years, she worked third shift at UPS, working 9pm-6am every day while also consistently being recognized on the Dean’s List, attended all required Fraternity in-person events, and balanced school, working full time and leading her chapter during a pandemic.


NEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The New Member of the Year Award is presented to a collegian who was a new member in the current academic year and made significant contributions to her chapter during her new member experience. This recipient will demonstrate a commitment to her chapter, fostering positive relationships, strong involvement in the Phi Program, chapter activities and the campus during her new member experience and an outstanding promise for future service to her collegiate chapter. Each chapter should nominate one woman to receive this award.


Brenna Barstad, Iota Zeta Chapter at the University of Minnesota - Duluth

Brenna has proven to be a promising member of this organization through her strong drive to better herself and the other women of our chapter. She actively participated in all discussions within each module of the Phi Program and was able to dig deep and connect to the new member process in a very sincere way. She has taken all parts of her new member process seriously, specifically at Pyramid Ceremony, where she went through each of our values one at a time and shared what each of them meant to her. Despite just joining the chapter, she took on the position of public relations chair and has already proven herself to be a strong candidate for leading the chapter.


Honorable Mentions:

  • Halee Deemer, Zeta Omicron Chapter at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  • Annie Gruner, Gamma Nu Chapter at Rutgers University - New Brunswick


COLLEGIATE EMERGING LEADER AWARD

The Collegiate Emerging Leader Award is presented to a collegian who has made significant contributions to her collegiate chapter in a non-leadership role, an executive board/executive council role (non-Archon) or a Panhellenic/Interfraternal role. The recipient will demonstrate outstanding promise for continued leadership to her collegiate chapter and to Phi Sigma Sigma. Specific examples of her emerging leader qualities or actions must be provided. If an individual does not serve in a leadership role, demonstrated examples of leadership traits must be provided. A sister is only eligible to receive this award one time. Each chapter should nominate one woman to receive this award.


Lauren Bancalari, Gamma Nu Chapter at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Lauren began her tenure as Philanthropy Chair during her first term at the height of COVID-19. She has planned successful fundraisers in a completely virtual setting and helped raise more than $85,000 for dance marathon and the chapter’s partner school over the past few years. Outside of Phi Sigma Sigma, she is also heavily involved at her university and has demonstrated academic excellence as she pursues a future in medicine.


Morgan Bonner, Beta Eta Chapter at The Pennsylvania State University

Morgan is the house manager for the Beta Eta Chapter and has been nothing short of amazing this year. Without a house director, she has had to take on the role of both house manager and house director and goes above and beyond in her duties. Morgan had to assist sisters through mental health crises with the partnership of Headquarters and the chapter advisors. She always volunteers to help when a staff member asks and has done many favors for the house. Morgan is an extremely supportive sister who members of the chapter go to often, and it is clear she is adored by her peers.


Honorable Mentions:

  • Kimiya Kim, Zeta Delta Chapter at Bentley University

  • Samantha Spooner, Beta Xi Chapter at Cornell University


ONCE, ALWAYS AWARD

The Once, Always Award is sponsored by the Fraternity and presented to a Phi Sigma Sigma outstanding alumna volunteer who has proven that Phi Sigma Sigma remains a lifelong, meaningful commitment beyond her collegiate years and continues to make a significant impact within the Fraternity in accordance with our mission. She is faithful in her service, gives selflessly, and is passionately committed to the advancement of the Fraternity.


Chris Senseney, Gamma Delta Chapter at Rutgers University - Camden

Chris has had a long and varied volunteer experience with Phi Sigma Sigma since she started volunteering in 1988. She has continued to impact the organization on national and local levels. Throughout her tenure, Chris has served as Director of Alumnae, Grand Vice Archon and Grand Archon. She has also served on the bylaws and credentials committee, held numerous positions advancing alumnae programming at the national level and served on the organizational structure task force, the Centennial History Program, several Centennial task forces, alumnae ambassador for Las Vegas, alumnae archon of the Las Vegas alumnae chapter, Phi Sigma Sigma's delegate to the Southern Nevada Alumnae Panhellenic. She also created the Phi Sigma Preservation Project. As a member of the Past Grand Archon ranks, she continues to lend her expertise and experience to the fraternity as a volunteer, mentor and friend.


SISTERHOOD AWARD

The Sisterhood Award is sponsored by the Fraternity and is presented to a Phi Sigma Sigma sister or sisters who have shown exemplary commitment, verifiable accomplishments, and loyalty to the ideals and virtues of Phi Sigma Sigma. Her efforts leave a lasting impact on the Fraternity and her devotion goes beyond normal participation.


Emily Calvo, Gamma Nu Chapter at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Emily has helped to grow and strengthen our pool of volunteers. As the volunteer placement chairman for Phi Sigma Sigma she has helped revamp our volunteer placement process, institute a volunteer verification process and implement a screening and placement process that better supported the work of the Fraternity. She has been a direct line of communication between Headquarters, volunteers, chapters and interested alumnae for the past four years. Emily has made a tremendous impact in her work over the past four years, and will continue to contribute to the Fraternity in years to come.


Shannon McCabe, Iota Zeta Chapter at the University of Minnesota - Duluth

Shannon has been a volunteer with Phi Sigma Sigma since 2013 serving as a chapter excellence specialist, an ISB Representative, collegiate chapter advisor and member of the 2019 and 2022 nominating committee. Beyond these volunteer roles, she is a registered nurse, and she has used her professional skills both within Phi Sigma Sigma and in her community. She is regularly someone who is called upon by Phi Sigma Sigma at many events to help and support our sisters. She brings the same dedication, care, and positive attitude to everything that she does, and we are proud to call her our sister.


Angi Quiroga, Delta Alpha Chapter at Eastern Michigan University

Angi has consistently been involved in mentoring collegiate and alumni sisters both in her previous volunteer roles with the Zeta Omega chapter and professionally. She actively connects with sisters both in her company and through her involvement in business resource groups in the metro-Detroit area. She has personally aided chapter members by encouraging their active participation in various volunteer roles and supporting them when they want to push beyond what a role may currently entail. She currently serves as the chair of the Alumnae Engagement task force and has helped to host happy hours and book clubs. In her work with the task force she consistently looks for ways we can provide more resources, support to alumnae in new areas, make existing resources/events work even harder, and how we as a task force may need her to advocate for us and our work.


Marissa Silverman, Beta Eta Chapter at Pennsylvania State University

Marissa has served on the International Standards Board Committee and she has directly supported Headquarters staff and chapters through the disciplinary process. Since 2020, she has been willing to go above and beyond her role by regularly being available to lead and participate in the process to provide adequate due process to all members and chapters. This includes participating in the investigation process, providing recommendations to staff and Supreme Council, and providing ongoing support, training, and education to members and chapters to continue to grow in the Fraternity's Core Values. Although Marissa's role may not be high profile, she works closely with members and chapters in trying and challenging times, and she has dedicated herself to ensuring that the Fraternity's ideals are upheld throughout the sorority experience.


Hannah Torrance, Epsilon Delta Chapter at Chapman University

Hannah has served as a member of the International Standards Board Committee, and in this role, she has directly supported Headquarters staff and chapters through the disciplinary process. She leverages her professional experience in higher education to support members, chapters and the Fraternity in this critical area of work. She has been willing to go above and beyond her role by regularly being available to lead and participate in the process to provide adequate due process to all members and chapters. This includes participating in the investigation process, providing recommendations to staff and Supreme Council and providing ongoing support, training and education to members and chapters to continue to grow in the Fraternity's Core Values. She works closely with members and chapters in trying and challenging times, and she has dedicated herself to ensuring that the Fraternity's ideals are upheld throughout the sorority experience.


GINA KERLEY INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE PANHELLENIC AWARD

The Gina Kerley Individual College Panhellenic Award was established in honor of Gina Kerley and is presented to the Phi Sigma Sigma sister who made the most valuable contribution to her College Panhellenic/Greek Council, based on continuous attendance at meetings, meaningful contribution to the success of the Panhellenic/Interfraternity Council and contribution to fundraising within the Panhellenic/Interfraternity Council. Members of chapters that are the only sorority on their campus are still eligible if they work within an Interfraternity or Greek Council promoting Greek cooperation and spirit.


Danielle Draney, Theta Chi Chapter at California State University, Sacramento

Danielle Draney passed to Chapter Eternal in February of 2022. In her life, Danielle displayed that she was dedicated and passionate about serving her community through a variety of volunteer work and commitment to her chapter. Danielle served as the Panhellenic Recruitment Chair and worked to transform formal recruitment into a virtual setting. She led the NPC community at Sacramento State with ease. Danielle also coordinated a virtual formal for her chapter which was very engaging on Zoom, complete with gifts and prizes for sisters. Danielle also served as her campus' Panhellenic President. Before she passed, Danielle stepped up and was serving three different Panhellenic positions as Panhellenic worked to fill vacant positions, while simultaneously being responsible for her chapter's recruitment. Danielle left an extraordinarily positive and lasting impact on her chapter.


ACTIVE ALUMNAE AWARD

The Active Alumna Award is presented to the alumna who, in her character and activities outside of Phi Sigma Sigma, personifies the ideals of the Fraternity. Involvement in community service and activities, and any other related activities associated with the advancement of womanhood, lifelong learning and philanthropic service are considered.


Laila Hasan, Kappa Chapter at The George Washington University

Laila has been in the U.S. Foreign Services for over ten years and she has had a direct impact on US diplomacy abroad through her work. She has been stationed in Paris, Brussels, Beirut, and Monaco. She represents the US in a variety of diplomatic events, including briefing the Secretary of State during his most recent visit to Paris, serving as the First Lady's control officer during US G7 in Biarritz, France, and participated in the largest international CODEL in House of Representatives history. She also staffed the US Head of Delegation at the G7 Gender Equality Ministerial. Through this work, Laila demonstrates the virtues of Phi Sigma Sigma, of lifelong learning and the advancement of womanhood.


For the last three and a half years, Laila has served as an advisory council member for the Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation, an organization founded to advance the leadership and professional development of women of color in the fields of international peace and diplomacy.


ALUMNAE MENTORING AWARD

The Alumnae Mentoring Award was established in honor of Melanie Boone to recognize her ongoing mentoring and advancement of women both within the fraternity and professionally. The award is presented to an alumna who has demonstrated a continued commitment to mentoring. Through her lasting efforts, she will have provided guidance and support, while encouraging the growth and development of women. Specific examples of the successful mentor/mentee relationship should be included on the nomination in order for award consideration and must incorporate mentoring beyond that of the advisor/collegian relationship.

Kristin Reifsnider, Epsilon Sigma Chapter at Virginia Wesleyan University

Kristin has a passion for mentoring younger generations to ensure their success in the classroom and in life. Professionally, Kristin is a middle school teacher and she also serves as an advisor to her school's National Junior Honor society chapter. She guides her students by incorporating social and emotional learning into her lessons and by making herself available to her students. She helps to lead community service through her leadership with the National Junior Honor Society. She mentors local high school students in the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow program and hosts practicum students from local colleges. Additionally, she has served Phi Sigma Sigma both as a chapter key advisor and general advisor. She has provided tremendous leadership and has formed lifelong connections with her advisees. She has given her advisees many resources to help them with success professionally and otherwise.


ALUMNAE VOLUNTEER EMERGING LEADER AWARD

The Alumnae Volunteer Emerging Leader Award is sponsored by the Phi Sigma Sigma Fraternity and was established in honor of Sandy Grossman, for her commitment to encouraging the Fraternity’s progress. The award is presented to an alumna who, in her first three years of volunteer service, has made significant contributions to the Fraternity by promoting and facilitating progress and the Fraternity’s perpetuity. The recipient will demonstrate outstanding promise for continuing service and leadership. Specific examples of her continuing activities must be provided. A sister is only eligible to receive this award one time.


Carly Gibbons, Beta Xi Chapter at Cornell University

Carly made a made a direct impact on the Fraternity her first significant volunteer role as awards committee chairman. She worked with Headquarters staff and the Grand Vice Archon on revamping the awards program and introducing new awards that better align with the work of the Fraternity. She also recruited individuals from a variety of chapters to serve as committee members. In just one year in this role she has already made a great impact on Phi Sigma Sigma, and we are excited to see where she goes from here.


OUTSTANDING CHAPTER KEY ADVISOR AWARD

The Outstanding Chapter Key Advisor Award is presented to a chapter key advisor who has, through her service and dedication to a collegiate chapter, significantly improved the quality of its sisterhood. She shall provide ongoing and regular guidance to the chapter, communicate regularly with Fraternity personnel and Headquarters staff and contribute to the chapter’s overall success.


Marissa Colon, Iota Mu Chapter at the University of New Haven

Chapter Key Advisor for Beta Pi Chapter at Queens College

Marissa is a constant source of knowledge for the chapter she advises. The chapter holds a great amount of respect for her and feels comfortable going to her with all their needs. Throughout her pregnancy she continued to support the chapter through on-site and virtual support during recruitment and events. Without a general advisory board to support her, she has taken on challenges by herself and partners well with Headquarters staff.


Tracy Koch, Epsilon Alpha Chapter at Illinois State University

Chapter Key Advisor for Iota Phi Chapter at Lindenwood University and

Iota Omicron Chapter at Capital University

Tracy stepped up to take on and support a second chapter at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. She dedicates time to both chapters and makes herself available for officers and members to reach out to her if they need anything. She supported both chapters during the pandemic and continues to provide support as they have resumed “normal” operations. She makes sure each voice within the chapter is heard and helps find a solution or answer to a question or problem the chapter has. She is open to all ideas and helps grow what the chapter wants to accomplish.


Jo Kupbens, Epsilon Phi Chapter at Radford University

Chapter Key Advisor for Delta Gamma Chapter at San Francisco State University and

Iota Xi Chapter at Sonoma State University

Jo’s passion Phi Sigma Sigma was shown through her willingness to step into the CKA role for another chapter during a time of uncertainty. She has established a relationship with the leaders of the chapters she advises where they feel comfortable coming to her as a resource and a mentor. She consistently manages the chapter leadership and communicates with the Fraternity when situations arise that need additional support.

Samantha McLean, Kappa Chapter at The George Washington University

Chapter Key Advisor for the Iota Tau Chapter at Miami University of Ohio

Samantha is a constant resource for the chapter she advises. She is great at guiding the members to the answers, rather than giving it right to them. She is a wonderful partner to the organization and works well with staff on any issues. She goes to campus when she can, and always calls into executive board meetings. The women of the chapter feel comfortable going to her with any issues.


Dotti Shields, Epsilon Beta Chapter at Ferris State University

Chapter Key Advisor for Iota Chi Chapter at James Madison University

Dotti is an exemplary advisor. She is a resource to the chapter’s executive board and a mentor to the members. She goes to campus to help strengthen her relationships with executive boards. She has been a consistent resource for the chapter in a time of change and disruption and has recruited two general advisory board members from the area.


OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ADVISORY BOARD AWARD

The Outstanding Chapter Advisory Board Award is presented to the advisory board that provides the best support to its respective collegiate chapter throughout the year. The advisory board works well together, communicates effectively with the Fraternity, and always puts the best interests of the Fraternity and chapter first.


Theta Eta Chapter at Rider University

  • Becca Grady, Delta Lambda Chapter at Muhlenberg College (Chapter Key Advisor)

  • Brianna Fliegelman, Theta Eta Chapter at Rider University

  • Catie Suliga, Theta Eta Chapter at Rider University

  • Skye Hebert, Theta Eta Chapter at Rider University

The Theta Eta Chapter’s advisory board has worked collaboratively and developed good relationships with the executive board and general membership. They work well together by divvying up tasks to support the chapter as effectively as possible through all challenges and programming. The board streamlines their communication and their CKA relays all necessary information to Headquarters, remaining a great partner to the Fraternity.


OUTSTANDING COLLEGIATE CHAPTER EXECUTIVE BOARD AWARD

The Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Executive Board Award is presented to the collegiate executive board that best worked together to accomplish positive outcomes for their collegiate chapter, had strong communication with their advisors and the Fraternity and made a lasting impact on their collegiate chapter.


Xi Chapter at Temple University

The Xi Chapter's executive boards have faced many challenges throughout the 2021 – 2022 academic year and have worked together to overcome all of them. While all members of the executive board have their individual duties as they relate to their position, none of them hesitate to offer help to another officer or ask for help when needed. The executive board supports each other and discusses and works through issues always coming up with a solution as a united force in front of the chapter. The officers are transparent with respect to confidentiality and strive to create a welcoming environment for members and the Temple community. The executive board officers maintain executive board groups to assist with retention and member connection. Offering another outlet for members to meet new people within the groups, feel seen and to share information on a smaller scale. The officers are excited to complete their Phi Sigma Sigma and university training and ensure all accreditation deadlines are met. Through teamwork and effort, the Xi executive board has led the chapter to the highest honor of a 4 Diamond organization on Temple’s campus.

Delta Eta Chapter at the University of Delaware

The Delta Eta Chapter’s executive board of 2020-2021 did an exceptional job working together and collaborating with partners to maintain a successful and enjoyable experience for all members during difficult times. All officers were able to communicate effectively from the start of their term, through their transitioning period. This not only helped streamline their daily efforts but reflected strong leadership to the chapter as the executive board remained a united front due to their transparent conversations held on a regular basis. The archon supported the entire executive board and was able to guide all officers to multiple resources which helped them develop their skills and in turn become great resources for the general chapter members. All members of the executive board were incredible advocates and supporters to the chapter during campus marches when the community was faced with an outpour of support that hit close to our membership. This group really reflected a strong and supportive executive board to their chapter and their community throughout their term.


Zeta Zeta Chapter at Quinnipiac University

The Zeta Zeta Chapter’s executive board is proactive and strong at event planning and deadlines. They are able to fulfill Phi Sigma Sigma and university requirements in a timely manner. They have been creative in finding new ways to engage sisters and hold important programming. The board is great at streamlining questions and utilizing resources for help.


Theta Xi Chapter at Nova Southeastern University

The Theta Xi Chapter’s executive board works incredibly well together. They support each other and work together to provide an amazing experience for their members. The Theta Xi executive board meets regularly to discuss chapter related issues and collaborates to make sure that all chapter events are well-planned, within budget and follow university and Fraternity protocols. Officers are not afraid to step up and help when asked or needed and function as a team rather than a group of individual leaders. The board works to come up with solutions and suggestions before asking for help. They communicate regularly with their CKA who is very involved and works to make sure the women have the tools that they need to succeed. The executive board has proven that they are willing and able to adapt when plans are forced to change due to university procedures, COVID-19 or other unforeseen circumstances. The executive board focuses on creating strong friendships and a premier member experience all while being leaders and strong representatives of the Fraternity on their campus.


Iota Tau Chapter at Miami University of Ohio

The Iota Tau Chapter’s executive board is supportive and works incredibly well together. They are great at delegating tasks within the board and to the executive council. The board is self-sufficient, and always looks at We Lead Weekly’s and resources before coming to staff for questions. They can plan and execute events without the staff support they once needed. The Iota Tau Chapter’s executive board works great with their CKA, Samantha McClean, who is a constant support for the women.


OUTSTANDING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER AWARD

The Outstanding Advisory Board Member Award is presented to a collegiate chapter advisory board member who has, through her service and dedication to a collegiate chapter, significantly improved the quality of its sisterhood. She must be a member of the advisory board for at least two consecutive years, support the efforts of the chapter key advisor and contribute to the success of the chapter.


Nicole Hannon, Gamma Tau Chapter at Northern Kentucky University

Nicole began her volunteer experience as a member of the Gamma Tau Chapter’s general advisory board, specifically helping to plan and execute recruitment. She devoted countless hours to ensuring the success of the chapter’s recruitment in the fall. Over the 2021-2022 academic year Nicole has transitioned to the chapter’s CKA role and continues to be a supportive mentor to the chapter and a partner to the Fraternity. Her continued support helps to ensure the perpetuity of the chapter.


OUTSTANDING CAMPUS PROFESSIONAL AWARD

The Outstanding Campus Professional Award was established in honor of the executive director and is presented to a college/university campus based professional who through their efforts strengthens a Phi Sigma Sigma chapter.


Beth Hagovsky, St. Joseph's University

St. Joe’s University has had a variety of staff members in the fraternity/sorority role the past few years. With minimal knowledge of Greek life Beth has stepped up to the plate as Director of Student Leadership and Activities. Beth has supported the chapter leadership through many challenges and is an advocate for their needs.


Dee Hawks, Cornell University

Dee provides important updates to the Fraternity and works hard to support our chapter and leaders as much as possible. Dee has provided support with housing, event execution and helping to ensure that the Greek community was able to return to in-person activities this year. Dee is a strong partner to the Fraternity.


JOSETTE GEORGE KAUFMAN INTERFRATERNAL SERVICE AWARD

The Interfraternal Service Award was established in honor of Josette George Kaufman is presented to an individual who has through their interfraternal contributions brought honor, distinction and prestige to the name of Phi Sigma Sigma at the National or International level.


Carole Jones, Alpha Omicron Pi

Carole was initiated as a member of Alpha Omicron Pi at the University of Alabama. After graduation, she has remained engaged in several volunteer roles for Alpha Omicron Pi, including serving as inter/national president. She began volunteering in 2003 and has served as an NPC area advisor, chairman of the University Document Review Committee, chairman of the Extension Committee, and a leader of several task forces. She was inducted and re-instated as NPC chairman in 2017 and 2019, respectively. She works with representatives from 26 member organizations in this role, and has been recognized by the NPC for her service and commitment to the organization.


COLLEGIATE CHAPTER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Collegiate Chapter Academic Achievement Award is presented to the collegiate chapter that most actively fosters excellence in scholarship.


Theta Chapter at the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

The Theta Chapter fosters excellence in academic achievement by hosting study hours various days during the week at designated areas on campus. New members are invited to all study hours events and required to attend a certain number of study hours events per month. The Chapter awards certain academic milestones with various prizes. The chapter has a designated study room where sisters may share various study materials. The chapter's social media chair shares biographies of chapter members in STEM on their social media accounts. The success of the Theta chapter academic programming was apparent when the chapter rose to #8 of #23 Panhellenic organizations in overall scholarship ranking on campus, maintaining a chapter average of 3.5887 over 157 members. This average placed Theta above the overall Panhellenic Council GPA and the all-sorority GPA.


Epsilon Chi Chapter at Indiana Southeast University

The Epsilon Chi Chapter used their time conducting virtual sisterhood activities and chapter in a very effective manner. The chapter scholarship chair and the MAL had 1:1 meetings with chapter members who did not meet the GPA requirement and helped each sister to create a scholarship improvement plan. Chapter members actively support each other in a house group chat in order to share study tips, time management, and library sessions. The chapter awards its members with various prizes for different academic milestones. They hold a "Sister Sunday" twice a month during which individuals are permitted to choose a study-based activity or a wellness-based activity, which demonstrates that the chapter understands the importance of academic achievement as well as the importance of self-care.