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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. For each nomination, please submit any materials, documentation, or letters of endorsement that you believe best supports the nomination to be reviewed by the Awards Committee. This process is intentionally open to allow for creativity in nominations, so feel free to submit
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.
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: Shelby Bell (Kappa Kappa Gamma)
Chapter President of the Year: Joseph Rubino (Pi Kappa Alpha)
Council Officer of the Year: Bailey Payton (Delta Delta Delta)
Chapter Advisor of the Year: Erin Spann (Chi Omega)
Fraternity Man of the Year: Skyler Everitts (Simga Phi Epsilon)
Sorority Women of the Year: Katie Moncrief (Delta Delta Delta) and Megan Verhoeff (Chi Omega)
FSL Advocate of the Year: Jennifer Kirk (Associate Director of Center for Student Involvement and Leadership)
Outstanding Community Service: Lambda Chi Alpha for Feeding America
Outstanding Philanthropic Endeavor: Delta Delta Delta for Tri Hop
Outstanding Social Event/Activity: Phi Kappa Alpha for Brunch at the Cooper House
Poke's Pride: Jaynie Welsh (Delta Delta Delta)
Most Improved: Sigma Alpha
Recognizes a first- or second-year student who embodies the organization’s values and exhibits promising characteristics of great leadership in the chapter.
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.
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.
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.
Recognizes the fraternity man who has distinguished himself in service to and participation in the fraternity/sorority community.
Recognizes the sorority woman who has distinguished herself in service to and participation in the fraternity/sorority community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recognizes an individual or chapter who best embodies the spirit, pride, and tradition of the University of Wyoming through specific actions, involvements, or events.
Recognizes the chapter who, through intentional and substantial action, has shown significant improvement in overall chapter operations compared to prior years.
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