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Standards of Excellence and FSL Awards

 

In order to assist the University of Wyoming fraternity & sorority community in becoming a premier community, we believe individual chapters will be most successful if they fulfill Standards of Excellence that support the values and principles upon which their organizations were founded. Participation in Standards of Excellence is voluntary; however, only chapters participating in the program will be eligible for awards recognition.

To better assist fraternity and sorority chapters to complement the academic mission of the university, develop leadership and character in members, provide service to the community, build relationships and foster lifelong friendships, this document will set forth Standards of Excellence for fraternities and sororities at the University of Wyoming. The fundamental purpose of this document is to encourage the fraternity and sorority chapters at the University of Wyoming to focus on their founding values, which are crucial to the rich development of fraternity men and sorority women.

Chapters may also nominate members, the chapter, or fellow chapters/community members for recognition in any or all of the categories below. To make a nomination, access the Standards of Excellence form. For examples of good and bad nominations, please look at our FSL Award Examples. Awards based on the Standards of Excellence and Nominated Awards are all presented at the Annual Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards at the end of each academic year.

 

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2023 FSL Award Winners

President's Cup: Chi Omega 

Panhellenic Council Chapter of the Year: Chi Omega 

Interfraternity Council Chapter of the Year: Sigma Phi Epsilon

Emerging Leader of the Year: Rachel Woods (Chi Omega)

Chapter President of the Year: Madison Singh (Chi Omega)

Council Officer of the Year: Olivia Crook (Kappa Kappa Gamma)

Chapter Advisor of the Year: Casey Lowham (Sigma Chi)

Fraternity Man of the Year: Caden Callaway (Sigma Chi)

Sorority Women of the Year: Madison Singh (Chi Omega)

FSL Advocate of the Year: 

Outstanding Community Service: Flood and Alumni House Clean Up (Sigma Chi)

Outstanding Philanthropic Endeavor: Battle for the Blue and Blue (Kappa Kappa Gamma), Haunted House (Sigma Alpha Epsilon)

Outstanding Social Event/Activity: My Tie Social (Chi Omega & Sigma Chi)

Impact Award: Green Dot Partnership (Sigma Phi Epsilon)

Innovation Award: 

Poke's Pride: Western Thunder Marching Band (Emma Robertson, Elizabeth Kassos, and Mia Worrel)

Most Improved: Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Distinguished Alumni: John Hursch (Sigma Nu) and Sandy Helzer (Kappa Kappa  Gamma)

Undergraduate Hall of Fame: Caylie Charlton (Delta Delta Delta​), Dani Ernste (Alpha Phi​), Johnathan Walker (Alpha Sigma Phi), Madison Singh (Chi Omega), and Evan Patterson (Sigma Phi Epsilon)​

 

Individual Awards

Emerging Leader of the Year

Recognizes a first- or second-year student who embodies the organization’s values and exhibits promising characteristics of great leadership in the chapter.

Chapter President of the Year

Recognizes the chapter president who embodies the values of the organization whose leadership and contributions has successfully led his/her chapter to accomplish its goals.

Council Officer of the Year

Recognizes the council officer who embodies the values of the fraternity/sorority community and has distinguished him/herself through service to and participation in a governing council.

Chapter Advisor of the Year

Recognizes the chapter advisor (any – primary, faculty, staff, lead, alumni, etc.) whose involvement and support has made substantial contributions to the development and growth of the chapter and its members.

Distinguished Alumni

This award recognizes alumni from UW’s FSL community who have had a profound impact on the community and help remind us that being a part of one of our incredible organizations goes past your years of active membership

Undergraduate Hall of Fame

This award is given to undergraduate students who have shown dedication, commitment, and love for the community their entire career as a member of this community.

Fraternity Man of the Year

Recognizes the fraternity man who has distinguished himself in service to and participation in the fraternity/sorority community.

Sorority Woman of the Year

Recognizes the sorority woman who has distinguished herself in service to and participation in the fraternity/sorority community.

 

Chapter Awards

Outstanding Community Service Project

Recognizes a specific community service project (or series of projects) that are considered worthy of special recognition due to the scale, participation, originality, and/or benefit provided to the local or global community.

Outstanding Philanthropic Endeavor

Recognizes a specific philanthropic event/initiative/project (or series of endeavors) that is considered worthy of special recognition due to the scale, participation, and/or benefit provided to the agency, organization, or cause.

Outstanding Social Event/Activity

Recognizes a specific social event/initiative/activity (or series of endeavors) that is considered worthy of special recognition due to the scale, participation or creativity involved.

Innovation Award

Recognizes a specific initiative/program/event/project created during the award year that is considered worthy of special recognition due to its originality, creativity, and/or entrepreneurial.

Impact Award

Recognizes a specific initiative/program/event/project (or series of endeavors) that is considered worthy of special recognition due to the impact to the local, campus, or global community.

Pokes Pride Award

Recognizes an individual or chapter who best embodies the spirit, pride, and tradition of the University of Wyoming through specific actions, involvements, or events.

Most Improved Award

Recognizes the chapter who, through intentional and substantial action, has shown significant improvement in overall chapter operations compared to prior years.