Awards & Achievements Criteria Guide

Awards & Achievements Criteria Guide

Spring 2009 Edition

Longest Traveled Chapter

This award is given to the chapter that has traveled the longest distance. This award isgiven at each regional conferences and conclave. The Regional Conference or ConclaveCredentials Committee presents this award.

Chapter with the Most Registered Members

This award is given to the chapter that has the most members registered at a RegionalConference and/or Conclave. Host chapters are not eligible to compete in this awardcategory. The Regional Conference or Conclave Credentials Committee presents thisaward.

The Oldest Sigma in Attendance.

This award is presented to the brother in attendance at a Regional Conference orConclave with the most Sigma Service Years. This award is based on registration information and is presented by the Regional Conference or Conclave CredentialsCommittee.

The Youngest in Attendance

This award is presented to the newest brother in attendance at a Regional Conferenceor Conclave. This award is based on registration information and is presented by theRegional Conference or Conclave Credentials Committee.

Chapter Membership Growth Awards

Chapters will be recognized by the International First-Vice President for achieving membershiptargeted goals. These awards are presented annually during the regional conference seriesand the Conclave. These awards are based on year-end numbers of membership.

Alumni Chapters Award Categories

Largest Alumni Chapter - Region

Largest Chapter in the Fraternity

Chapter with the largest growth in membership year/year

Collegiate Chapters Award Categories

Largest Collegiate Chapter - Region

Largest Chapter in the Fraternity

Chapter with the largest growth in membership year/year

Outstanding Regional Collegiate Chapter

This chapter will be judged on the following criteria:

• Final score of Chapter Awards and Recognition Audit Report with Regional Director’s recommendation.

• Annual Chapter Report submitted by required deadline.

• Degree of participation in Sigma International Programs

• Twenty-one (21) awards are given in this area (one award for each of the 7 regions and recognition at each ofthe 3 chapter levels).

Outstanding Regional Alumni Chapter

This chapter will be judged on the following criteria:

• Final score of Chapter Awards and Recognition Audit Report with Regional Director’s recommendation.

• Annual Chapter Report submitted by required deadline and procedures.

• Degree of participation in Sigma International Programs

•Twenty-one (21) awards are given in this area (one award for each of the 7 regions and recognition at each ofthe 3 chapter levels).

Sigma Model Collegiate Chapter “Most Outstanding Chapter in Fraternity Award”

This chapter will be judged on the following criteria:

• Must be recognized as the Outstanding Regional Chapter

• Highest score of Chapter Awards and recognition Audit Report with Regional Director’s recommendation.

• Annual Chapter Report submitted by required deadline and procedures.

• Degree of participation in Sigma International Programs

• National display (good presentation, neat, logical, relevant and attractive)

• Formal interview with chapter leadership by Standard & Awards Committee. Committeewill follow an established interview protocol with scoring.

Sigma Model Alumni Chapter “Most Outstanding Chapter in Fraternity Award”

This chapter will be judged on the following criteria:

• Must be recognized as the Outstanding Regional Chapter

• Highest score of Chapter Awards and recognition Audit Report with Regional Director’s recommendation.

• Annual Chapter Report submitted by required deadline and procedures.

• Degree of participation in Sigma International Programs

• National display (good presentation neat, logical, relevant and attractive)

• Formal interview with chapter leadership by Standard & Awards Committee. Committeewill follow established interview protocol with scoring

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PARTNERSHIP AWARDS

These awards will be given to individuals, chapters, states and regions that have raised the most fundsduring their fund raising campaigns.

CODE BLUE - CALL TO ACTION AWARD

This award is presented by the American Cancer Society to the Chapter and Region whomprovided the highest response to all Code Blue alerts to their respective congressionalconstituents.

MARCH OF DIME FOUNDATION - MARCH FOR BABIES AWARD

These March for Babies Awards will be given to those chapters that have raised the most fundsduring their chapter’s fund raising campaigns.

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP STEP SHOW COMPETITION

Grand prizes of $2000.00 for 1st Place, $1000.00 for 2nd Place, and $500 for 3rd Place

Miss International Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

Winner $2,000 Scholarship

• Tiara and Trophy
• Sash
• Flowers

1st Runner Up $1,000 Scholarship

• Trophy
• Flowers

2nd Runner Up $500.00 Scholarship

• Trophy
• Flowers
• Awards

Guilbert L. Dailey Oratorical & Debate Competition

Winner Medal with Ribbon $1,500

Second Place Medal with Ribbon, Certificate $500

Third Place Medal with Ribbon, Certificate $250

Sigma Lifetime Achievement Awards

Presented at the International Conclave to a member who has provided outstanding service on all levels of theFraternity in the areas of Bigger & Better Business, Education and Social Action. The nomination for this award ismade by the Conclave Planning Committee and approved by the General Board.

African American Male IMAGE Awards

Honorees represent men that have achieved national and local recognition in various career industries. Honoreesare nominated by the Conclave Planning Committee and approved by the General Board.

Women of Achievement Awards

Honorees represent women that achieved national and local recognition in various career industries. Honoreesare nominated by the Conclave Planning Committee and approved by the General Board.

Program Directors’ Awards

The Program Directors’ Awards are presented to fraternity members who have made significant contributions inimplementing Sigma Wellness Programs. Sigma Wellness is the umbrella program of Phi Beta Sigma, each awardwill be presented by each International Director for their respective area.

The Alain Leroy Locke Academic Achievement Award

The Alain Leroy Locke academic achievement award was established to honor Brother Locke, the firstBlack Rhodes Scholar. This award will be presented to the Collegiate Brother that demonstrates highacademic achievement as well as exceptional leadership abilities and a commitment to serving hiscampus and community.

Winner Medal, Certificate and $1,000

Other Participants Certificates

Collegiate Chapter with the Highest Grade Point Average Award

This award is presented to the collegiate chapter with the highest grade point average. Chapters arerequired to complete the official application to compete. The application will be rated on verifiability ofinformation and evidence of grade point average as listed on official transcripts. Incomplete applicationsand unofficial copies of transcripts will not be considered. Application is available in the Appendixsection of this handbook.

Winner Plaque $1,000

Other Participants Certificate

The Emmitt Smith Athletic Achievement Award

This award is established in honor of Brother Emmitt Smith. Thisaward is presented to a collegian that demonstrates athletic achievement, academicsuccess, fraternity and community involvement. Nominees for this award mustcomplete an application and present all ancillary information required as detailed inthe application. The recipient of this award will receive a monetary scholarship, medallionand certificate. The Phi Beta Sigma National Foundation is the funding source forthis award.