THE THOMAS A. GEHRING CHAPTER EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Congress of 1980 authorized the awarding of the Thomas A. Gehring Chapter Excellence Awards as a tribute to the late Dr. Thomas A. Gehring, Iota Delta '60, a former Grand Council Officer. Each year these awards are presented to Chi Phi’s most outstanding and most improved chapters based on the Fraternity’s Standards for Chapter Excellence. Long term planning, goal setting, and unwavering standards are at the core of any Gehring Chapter.
- Alpha-Chi Chapter, Ohio Wesleyan University
- Beta Chapter, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Phi Lambda Theta Chapter, Bucknell University
- Psi Chapter, Lehigh University
- Xi Delta Chapter, Florida Institute of Technology
- Alpha Zeta Chapter, State University of West Georgia, Most Improved
- Nu Delta Chapter, Florida State University, Most Improved
E. BATES BLOCK CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AWARD
This award is presented annually to the Chapter that has demonstrated the best participation, visibility, and involvement in the leadership of extracurricular activities, student functions, and interrelated programs that promote good will and strengthen their respective college or university.
- Alpha-Chi Chapter, Ohio Wesleyan University
- Phi Lambda Theta Chapter, Bucknell University
- Upsilon Chapter, Hobart and William Smith College
AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Awarded annually and authorized by the 139th Chi Phi Congress, this award recognizes Chapters who excel in risk management.
- Epsilon Delta Chapter, Oregon State University
- Phi Lambda Theta Chapter, Bucknell University
PHILANTHROPIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Awarded annually, this award recognizes those Chapters who have made great strides in community service and overall philanthropic service.
- Epsilon Delta Chapter, Oregon State University
- Psi Chapter, Lehigh University
- Zeta Theta Chapter, State University of New York College at Oneonta
- Nu Delta Chapter, Florida State University, Outstanding Service to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER WEBSITE AWARD
This award is given annually to the Chapter which best utilizes the World Wide Web for communication and informational purposes.
- Beta Chapter, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Phi Lambda Theta Chapter, Bucknell University
OUTSTANDING ALUMNI NEWSLETTER AWARD
This award is given annually to no more than three Chapters based upon the following criteria: (1) at least two newsletters published annually; (2) content timely and appropriate; (3) positive alumni response to the newsletter; and (4) quality organization, accuracy, and arrangement.
- Delta Theta Chapter, Clemson University
SPARKS MEMORIAL MEDAL
Sparks Memorial Medals were first awarded in 1925, in honor of Edwin Erie Sparks, Alpha-Chi 1884. This award is given to the man in each Chapter who has attained the highest scholastic standing for that year. The faculties of the various colleges select the winners. Extracurricular activities are not considered except in case of a tie.
CARL J. GLADFELTER LEADERSHIP AWARD
Named for Carl J. Gladfelter, Alpha-Tau 1933, a former Grand Alpha, this award recognizes graduating Chi Phi Brothers who have exemplified themselves in leadership and service to their Chapter and to the Fraternity.
- Benjamin Musgrove, Alpha Zeta 2007
- Jonathan Osteen, Gamma 2007
- Benjamin Portman, Phi Lambda Theta 2007
WILLIAM D. PARR CHAPTER ZETA AWARD
This award is granted annually in honor of Brother William D. Parr. It is presented to the Chapter Zeta who most successfully documents his Chapter’s history for the academic year for use in future Chronicles of Chi Phi editions.
- Adrian N. Jensen, Epsilon Delta 2007
BEN WAYNE GREIG JR. OUTSTANDING SCHOLASTIC CHAIRMAN AWARD
This award is granted annually in honor of Ben Wayne Greig, Jr. It is presented to the Scholarship Chairman who most successfully contributes to academic endeavors to his Chapter in an academic year.
- Michael D. Kushner, Gamma 2009
CHI PHI AWARD FOR ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
This award was created by the 137th Chi Phi Congress and is presented to Chi Phi members who have exemplified themselves in athletics.
- Rastislav Racz, Beta 2010
THE WILLIAM M. BYRD ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award, named for Brother William M. Byrd, Nu 1953, a former Grand Zeta and Trustee, is presented each year to the Chi Phi alumnus who has best distinguished himself in activities and service on behalf of the Fraternity.
- Sahil Patel, Gamma 2000
CHAPTER ADVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded annually, this award recognizes the top Chapter Advisors of all Chapters within the Fraternity. Nominations come from the Chapters themselves.
- Paul “Pablo” Polichronakis, Theta 2002
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Campus Administrator of the Year recognizes those university administrators who go above and beyond their required service to aid and develop Chi Phi Chapters around the country.
- Bob Kerr, Oregon State University
GREEK LIFE OFFICE OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Greek Life Office of the Year recognizes the college or university staff who go above and beyond their required service to aid and develop Chi Phi Chapters around the country.
- University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR AWARD
This new award recognizes the Chapter Alumni Association that has done an outstanding job in supporting an undergraduate Chapter, providing benefits of membership to that Chapter’s alumni, and promoting the mission of Chi Phi Fraternity.
- The Briarfield Alumni Association, Lehigh University
- Alpha Zeta House Association, State University of West Georgia
CHI PHI CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD
Also in its inaugural year, this award recognizes the Chi Phi Club that has done an outstanding job of promoting inter-Chapter Brotherhood, developing regional networks, providing benefits of membership to Chi Phi alumni, and promoting the mission of Chi Phi Fraternity.
- Chi Phi Club of Greater Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
CHI PHI FRATERNITY - DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
This annual award recognizes Chi Phi Brothers who have demonstrated an extraordinary level of service to the Fraternity in terms of numbers of years and throughout the previous year.
- Dr. J.K. Baum, Tau 1963
- Sunny Handa, Xi Delta 1989
- Glenn Johnson, Mu Theta 2004
- Nu Delta Alumni Association, Florida State University
- Christopher Shuler, Alpha Zeta 1984
- James Soderquist, Alpha 1967