Ada A. Norton Award

Ada A. Norton Award
The Ada A. Norton Award is named in honor of one of Alpha Sigma Tau's first chapter advisors. Ms. Norton was a Patroness who assisted in advising the Alpha Chapter. She also worked relentlessly to make sure Alpha Sigma Tau met the qualifications to be a National Sorority. She directed the first National Convention and wrote much of our sacred Sorority Ritual. This award was first presented in 1946 at the 8th National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Ada A. Norton Award is to honor an alumna who, through longevity, has demonstrated outstanding service to the Sorority in an effective, creative, and dedicated manner.

Applicant may have:
- Improved or helped establish new educational programs to enhance the growth and development of the National Organization
- Gave exceptional service to the Sorority, both nationally and locally
- Improved educational program(s) for the Sorority
- Involvement in the extension of alumnae or collegiate chapters
- Represents the National Organization
- Works for the good of the National Organization in fraternity/sorority-related organizations
Nominator Information
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Nominee Information
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Number of years the nominee has been a member of Alpha Sigma Tau:*
Nominators may choose to submit a video application OR a written application for this award. Do not submit both - choose one.

Please note the following requirements for each type of application:

Video
- Video must be no longer than 4 minutes in length; videos over 4 minutes will automatically be disqualified.
- Please ensure any speaker introduces themselves with their name and their relationship to the nominee.
- Please view the video before submission to ensure the sound quality will allow for adequate evaluation
Written
- Written applications may be no longer than three (3) typed, single-spaced pages in 12-point font.
- Applications longer than three pages or in smaller font will automatically be disqualified.
- Applications must be uploaded as a PDF document.
Applications should address the following:
- List any offices the nominee has held in Alpha Sigma Tau
- Provide a detailed explanation using specific examples of how the nominee has contributed in one or more of the following areas:
  - Gave exceptional service to the Sorority, both nationally and locally
  - Improved educational program(s) for the Sorority
  - Improved or helped establish new educational programs to enhance the growth and development of the National Organization
  - Involvement in the extension of alumnae or collegiate chapters
  - Represents the National Organization
  - Works for the good of the National Organization in fraternity/sorority-related organizations
- Using specific examples, please explain any other contributions the nominee has made to Alpha Sigma Tau or the fraternity/sorority cause.
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Written Applications: Please upload a PDF document of your written application.*

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Ada A. Norton Award

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