As part of Sigma Alpha Epsilon's chapter-award selection process, we seek the nominations of Province Archons and Chapter Services Team Members for awards for which chapters should be considered. Based on your nominations, chapters will be contacted and informed that you have nominated them to apply for an award. Chapters may still apply for an award that does not require a nomination, even if they are not nominated. However, the nomination by the Province Archon or Chapter Services Team Members will be considered by the awards committee. Our intent is to encourage more chapters to apply for awards and to simplify the awards process.

Please fill out one form per chapter, as all fields pertain only to that chapter. All nominations must be submitted by no later than March 30, 2023.


Complete the form below for each chapter that you wish to nominate for an award. Include your name, province, and chapter.

For each award, please:

1. Select "Recommend" if you recommend the group for the award.
2. Select "Do Not Recommend" if the group should not be considered for an award.
3. Leave the selection BLANK if you have no particular opinion about the chapter applying for the award.

A copy of this form is stored electronically and is routed via e-mail to the address you provide. For questions, contact the Assistant Director of Education, Shelby Gerwin, at sgerwin@sae.net.

John O. Moseley Award for Fraternity Zeal: This award is given to the highest achieving chapter in the Realm. Please nominate no more than TWO chapters from your province or region for Zeal Award consideration. Your response will assist in the determination of Zeal nominees. Chapters must receive a nomination from either the Province Archon or Chapter Services Consultant to be eligible to apply.

A chapter nominated for this award should be excelling in all areas of chapter operation (chapter management, recruitment, member education, alumni relations, scholarship, service & philanthropy, financial management, health & safety, ritual, and university relations), must be current in all forms and payments to the Fraternity, and be high achieving. They are without any health-and-safety incidents in the past two academic years, and their actions and behaviors are positive examples of the fraternal experience

Chapter Achievement Award: The Chapter Achievement Award is the award earned by the best chapters in the Fraternity who excel in the core, fundamental areas of chapter operations. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Chapter Achievement Award. Chapters must receive a nomination from either the Province Archon or Chapter Services Consultant to be eligible to apply.

A chapter nominated for this award should be excelling in all areas of chapter operation (chapter management, recruitment, member education, alumni relations, scholarship, service & philanthropy, financial management, health & safety, ritual, and university relations) and must be current in all forms and payments to the Fraternity.

Most Improved Chapter Award: The Most Improved Chapter Award is the award that compares a then-and-now scenario and takes into consideration how the chapter took a less-than-optimal situation to turn its problems into progress. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Most Improved Chapter Award. Chapters must receive a nomination from either the Province Archon or Chapter Services Consultant to be eligible to apply.

A chapter nominated for this award should have improved in multiple areas of chapter operation (chapter management, recruitment, member education, alumni relations, scholarship, service & philanthropy, financial management, health & safety, ritual, and university relations) from last year and must be current in all forms and payments to the Fraternity.

Harry S. Bunting Outstanding Emerging Chapter of the Year: The Harry S. Bunting Outstanding Emerging Chapter of the Year Award recognizes the best emerging chapter in the Realm. Emerging chapters must receive a nomination from either the Province Archon or Chapter Services Consultant to be eligible to apply.

An emerging chapter nominated for this award should be excelling in all areas of chapter operation (chapter management, recruitment, member education, alumni relations, scholarship, service & philanthropy, financial management, health & safety, and university relations) and must be current in all forms and payments to the Fraternity.

Kimball-Phelps Award for Outstanding Chapter Singing: The Kimball-Phelps Award for Outstanding Chapter Singing gives recognition to the chapter that uses the songs of the Fraternity as an integral part of its operations and brotherhood-building events. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Kimball-Phelps Award for Outstanding Chapter Singing.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least one of the following on an annual basis:

• Utilize songs and singing as part of the chapter experience
• Teach songs to all members of the chapter
• Utilize songs as part of Ritual ceremonies

Brandon Weghorst Outstanding Chapter Communication Award: The Brandon Weghorst Outstanding Chapter Communication Award recognizes the chapter that excels in its communication with members, alumni, and others through various mediums such as print, electronic, and/or social-media vehicles. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Brandon Weghorst Outstanding Chapter Communication Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least two of the following on an annual basis:

• Utilize social media to communicate with various audiences effectively
• Demonstrate effective communication within the chapter
• Ensure all postings of members are aligned with the Mission of the Fraternity

Smith-Huffman Outstanding Chapter Management Award: The Smith-Huffman Outstanding Chapter Management Award recognizes the chapter that displays the best overall control and interrelationships of chapter activities. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Smith-Huffman Outstanding Chapter Management Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least three of the following on an annual basis:

• Semesterly transition meeting for all new positions;
• Active Chapter Advisor - attends at least one meeting a month;
• Weekly Executive Board meetings;
• Mock trial with judicial board and chapter once a year;
• Bylaws are revised and updated at least once a year;
• President meets at least once a month with Fraternity/Sorority Advisor;
• 100% reports submitted to the Fraternity Service Center

Robert C. Cousins Award for Outstanding Recruitment: The Robert C. Cousins Award for Outstanding Recruitment is given to the chapter that recruits on values and needs of the chapter. This chapter also realizes that quantity and quality are both attainable goals. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Robert C. Cousins Award for Outstanding Recruitment.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least three of the following on an annual basis:

• 365 active recruitment mindset;
• Alumni invited to recruitment events;
• Benchmarks to issue bids based around values-based recruitment;
• Recruitment workshop once a year - review of recruitment tips and tricks in the alternate semester for newest initiates

Outstanding Member Education Award: The Outstanding Member Education Award recognizes those chapters who have excelled in implementing the Phoenix Member Education Program and provides comprehensive member education as described by the Phoenix Member Education Program. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Outstanding Member Education Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least three of the following on an annual basis:

• Continued education with the entire chapter;
• Written education plan for new initiates that reviews baseline education approved by Chapter Advisor;
• At least one continued education subject is covered with the entire chapter each semester;
• No segregation of new initiates from any chapter activities;
• Compliance with the 96-hour bid-to-initiate time period

Outstanding Alumni Relations Award: The Outstanding Alumni Relations Award is given to the chapter that, at a minimum, invites alumni to Initiation Ceremonies and uses an alumni advisory board to keep its alumni informed of opportunities to help the chapter. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Outstanding Chapter Alumni Relations Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least three of the following on an annual basis:

• Regularly updated social media accounts (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter);
• At least one newsletter is sent to alumni each semester;
• At least one alumni event is held each year with the intention of engaging alumni;
• Utilizes an active and engaged advisory board of five (5) or more people;
• At least one active and engaged chapter advisor;
• At least one presentation by an alumnus for continued education each semester

Outstanding Chapter Scholarship Award: The Outstanding Chapter Scholarship Award is given to chapters that not only sustain an above-average grade-point average but also use innovative ways to keep brothers on track academically. Winning chapters have a vast knowledge of resources on their campus as well as within their chapter. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Outstanding Chapter Scholarship Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least three of the following on an annual basis:

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA of all members;
• Members below a 2.5 cumulative GPA are removed from good standing;
• All officers hold above a 2.5 cumulative GPA;
• Positive initiatives for members that meet or exceed expectations (e.g. most improved GPA/highest GPA);
• Scholarship plan with an individual development plan for anyone below minimum GPA;
• Active faculty advisor that regularly meets with members in need, and with the entire chapter, at least once a semester

Joseph A. Mancini Outstanding Chapter Service and Philanthropy Award: The Joseph A. Mancini Outstanding Chapter Service and Philanthropy Award has been given to chapters both large and small. The overall goal is not always about the amount of money raised, but about contributing to the greater good and giving back to the surrounding community. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Joseph A. Mancini Outstanding Chapter Service and Philanthropy Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least three of the following on an annual basis:

• Minimum of 20 hours of community service completed per member;
• Minimum of $50 raised per member;
• At least one chapter-wide community service event or philanthropy event each year;
• 80% participation in campus “Dance Marathon” (this may count as a philanthropy event if at least 80% attendance is met;
• Partnership with a local non-profit organization;
• Co-Sponsored event with a non-fraternity or sorority on campus (includes social activism)

Outstanding Financial Management Award: The Outstanding Financial Management Award recognizes chapters that demonstrate proficiency in successful budgeting and financial matters. They serve as role models for fiscal responsibility and budget oversight. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Outstanding Chapter Financial Management Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least three of the following on an annual basis:

• Zero balance to the Fraternity Service Center (FSC);
• Budget is updated each year and approved by the general chapter;
• Documented expenses are recorded with itemized receipts;
• Review of credits and debits by the president and/or chapter advisor once a semester;
• All money is collected from members or placed on a payment plan

Outstanding Health & Safety Award: The Outstanding Health & Safety Award is awarded to chapters that both follow and enhance our health-and-safety policies. This group not only foresees risk factors but works proactively to avoid them and to ensure the well-being of its members and guests. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Outstanding Health & Safety Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least three of the following on an annual basis:

• Health and Safety officer is included on the chapter's Executive Council;
• If an incident occurred, it was reported within 24 hours and an incident report was submitted;
• Annual sober monitor training for the entire chapter;
• An emergency contact list is on hand physically or digitally and available to the entire chapter that includes at least the following items: Emergency contact (EC), email and phone of EC, and allergies/medical conditions paramedics should be aware of;
• At least one Health and Safety related presentation is given by a member trained in the area, or by campus or community professional;
• Annual review of Minerva’s Shield with the entire chapter

Outstanding Chapter Housing Award: The Outstanding Chapter Housing Award is earned by chapters that demonstrate the advancement of housing, regardless of who owns the property. Applications are judged on the successful management of the property and life-safety issues that help protect its occupants. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Outstanding Chapter Housing Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete two of the three following on an annual basis:

• Utilize housing contracts with members
• Passed an annual fire inspection
• Have an active house corporation

Outstanding University Relations Award: The University Relations Award recognizes a chapter that demonstrates engagement with student organizations and partnerships with university staff. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Outstanding University Relations Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least three of the following on an annual basis:

• Attend on-campus events
• Members serve on executive boards for organizations outside of SAE (IFC, non-fraternity/sorority affiliated, etc.)
• 100% of the chapter is involved with a non-fraternity/sorority organization
• Cosponsored philanthropy or community service event with a non-fraternity/sorority organization
• Administration and/or faculty invited to an event hosted by the chapter
• Invitation to campus and community professionals to speak to the chapter

Noble Leslie DeVotie Excellence in Ritual Award: The Noble Leslie DeVotie Excellence in Ritual Award is judged by the Ritual Committee and takes into consideration applicants who not only perform the Ritual but perform it often and well. You may nominate as many chapters as you wish for the Noble Leslie DeVotie Excellence in Ritual Award.

A chapter nominated for this award should complete at least four of the following on an annual basis:

• Perform the opening and closing rituals for chapter meetings
• Perform initiation per the ritual book
• Conduct officer transition ritual
• Perform alumni ceremony ritual
• Conduct at least one ritual workshop a semester
• Maintain all eight (8) copies of the ritual book
• Maintain and keep ritual equipment in good order
• Maintain a ritual equipment inventory and update it each year
• Maintain a budget each semester to replace old or destroyed equipment