INDIANAPOLIS, The Delta Chi Fraternity is excited to officially announce the winners of our 2024-2025 Delta Chi Awards!
COMPOSITE AWARDS
Selected by “AA”, Patrick Alderdice
President’s Cup
Delta Chi’s most coveted and prestigious award is the President’s Cup. Each year, Delta Chi recognizes two to four of the top chapters/provisional chapters in each of the red and buff divisions. The President’s Cup winners have demonstrated superior excellence in operational performance while promoting a strong values-based fraternal experience and creating a measurable impact for their members, campuses, and communities. The “AA” selects a minimum of two and a maximum of four chapters from the Award of Excellence category in each division for this award.
President’s Cup To Be Announced at the 2025 International Chapter Call on August 28.
Award of Excellence
Delta Chi recognizes the highest performing chapters and provisional chapters in the red and buff divisions with the Award of Excellence. These chapters and provisional chapters demonstrated outstanding performance in Delta Chi’s core competencies (Promote Friendship, Develop Character, Advance Justice, and Assist in the Acquisition of a Sound Education) and received the highest overall scores for the academic year.
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Raymond D. Galbreth Certificate of Achievement
The Raymond D. Galbreth Certificate of Achievement recognizes chapters and provisional chapters that demonstrated excellence in several operational standards within Delta Chi’s core competencies (Promote Friendship, Develop Character, Advance Justice, and Assist in the Acquisition of a Sound Education).
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President’s Most Improved Trophy
Recognizes chapters that have shown significant operational improvement over two consecutive years of core competency scores. Only one chapter per division (Red and Buff) may receive this award each year. Chapters on corrective action during the academic year or those that have previously won the Most Improved Award are not eligible for the President’s Cup.
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CORE COMPETENCY AWARDS
Compiled from Chapter Operations Assessment
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Excellence with Distinction |
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Excellence |
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Achievement |
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DEVELOP CHARACTER |
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Excellence with Distinction |
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ADVANCE JUSTICE |
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Excellence with Distinction |
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ASSIST IN THE ACQUISITION OF A SOUND EDUCATION |
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Excellence with Distinction |
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COLLEGIATE PROGRAMMING AWARDS
Selected by IHQ Staff
Outstanding Program Award
Reviewed by Seth Kardon, Davis Millard, and Emileigh Cockrum
The Outstanding Chapter Program Award recognizes the exceptional programming created and implemented by our undergraduate chapters in two areas: Member Safety & Wellness and Member Education. This award celebrates Delta Chi chapter programming that enhanced the fraternal experience and positive image of the Delta Chi International Fraternity.
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Arizona
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Auburn
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Georgia Tech
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Central Missouri
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East Stroudsburg
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Embry-Riddle
Outstanding Growth Award
Reviewed by Alex Hart and Nick Lanier
Delta Chi’s Outstanding Growth Award recognizes chapters and provisional chapters with recruitment programs that reflect Delta Chi’s values and basic expectations while demonstrating excellent growth in membership this academic year.
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Arizona
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Georgia Tech
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LSU
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Embry-Riddle
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San Antonio
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Massachusetts
Most Improved Growth Award
Selected by Alex Hart
Delta Chi’s Outstanding Growth Award recognizes chapters and provisional chapters with recruitment programs that reflect Delta Chi’s values and basic expectations while demonstrating excellent growth in membership this academic year.
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Cornell
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Denison
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Kent State
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Central Missouri
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Coastal Carolina
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Little Rock
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North Alabama
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San Antonio
Academic Excellence Award
Selected by Kenzi Parsons
The Academic Excellence Award honors the three chapters in each division with the highest overall academic performance, recognizing their commitment to scholarship and intellectual achievement.
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Minnesota
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William & Mary
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Wisconsin
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Lehigh
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Truman State
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Gannon
Community Impact Award
Reviewed by Emileigh Cockrum, Nick Lanier, and Dalton Vaughn
The Community Impact Award recognizes chapters and provisional chapters that have gone above and beyond in their philanthropic and community service initiatives. These chapters and provisional chapters have made a difference in their communities through their dedication to civic engagement and enhancing “doing fraternity right” through their direct impact on the lives of others.
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Florida
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Georgia Tech
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Miami
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East Stroudsburg
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San Antonio
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Utah
COLLEGIATE INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Selected by IHQ Staff
Outstanding Collegiate Leadership Award
Reviewed by Joey Dougherty, Jackson Sawyer, and Kenzi Parsons
The Outstanding Collegiate Leadership Award recognizes any Delta Chi officer or chairs, not in the position of the “C” or “E”, who have gone above and beyond to not only deliver on their required position responsibilities, but have also demonstrated proactive leadership while exceeding expectations.
Thet Aung, Adelphi
Hayden Boothe, Kansas
Joseph Daniel, Duquesne
Tyler Dwyer, Central Missouri
Ryan Hawkins, Augusta
Jesse Kelly, San Antonio
Riley McHugh, Marquette
Michael Osswald, Arizona
Logan Pagluiso, Massachusetts
Jamison Tubridy, Embry-Riddle
Daniel Wood, Georgia Tech
“E” Key Award
Selected by Chase Strother
The “E” Key Award is the oldest award given by the Fraternity and seeks to recognize chapter “E”s for their exceptional performance of all communicative duties.
Blaine Agles, Edwardsville
Christopher Barwick, Augusta
Adam Berkowitz, Missouri
Jonathan Bouchard, Montclair
Luke Bunker, Kansas State
Nicholas Carelli, Duquesne
Alex Hage, Wilmington
Wilton Hudgins, Embry-Riddle
Jacob King, Syracuse
Thomas Kuklinski, Whitewater
Coe Leavengood, Florida
Evan Listerud, Truman State
Charlie May, Massachusetts
Khalil Rezin-Mendez, Kettering-B
Jonathan Salinas, Kingsville
Kristian Stricker, Northern Illinois
Noah Wilson, Minnesota
Marge Lee Outstanding “C” Award
Selected by Jessica Robinson
The Marge Lee Outstanding “C” Award recognizes chapter “C”s who exhibit exceptional performance in all their required and recommended duties.
Saketh Amble, Augusta
Joel Benavides, Kingsville
Ulrich Fraser, Tarleton
Micheal Giles, Montclair
Peter Hoffmann, Kettering-A
Kirby Lumpkin, Auburn
Carter Peeples, Missouri
Robert Pittman, Kennesaw
Cole Schniedermeyer, Truman State
Jeff Wei, Minnesota
Chapter Luminary
Compiled by Kenzi Parsons
Each chapter selects one Chapter Luminary every year to be recognized due to the member’s exemplification of Delta Chi’s ideals and for their overall involvement with the Fraternity, campus and community.
ALUMNI CHAPTER AWARDS
Reviewed by IHQ Staff (Ross Dickneite, Jackson Sawyer, Kenzi Parsons)
Chicago Cup
The Chicago Cup recognizes an alumni chapter with excellence in programming, communication, and meeting the needs of its members.
Chicago Cup To Be Announced at the 2025 International Chapter Call on August 28.
Outstanding Alumni Chapter Communication
The Outstanding Alumni Chapter Communication award recognizes an alumni chapter with exceptional communication with its members.
Charlotte Alumni Chapter
Outstanding Alumni Chapter Programming
The Outstanding Alumni Chapter Programming Award recognizes an alumni chapter for an exceptional programming event that makes a positive image of themselves while being looked upon by the community, nearby college campuses, and Delta Chi Chapters/provisional chapters.
Northeast Ohio Alumni Chapter
Outstanding Alumni Chapter Member
The Outstanding Alumni Chapter Member award recognizes an outstanding member of an alumni chapter.
Allen Roes – Kansas State ‘67 – for service to the Charlotte Alumni Chapter
INDIVIDUAL ALUMNI & FRIEND OF THE FRATERNITY AWARDS
Selected by the International Awards Committee
Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award
The Outstanding Chapter Advisor award recognizes an outstanding advisor for a chapter for a specific, exceptional act of service during the previous academic year.
Mark Schramka – Northwestern Alumni Initiate – For exemplary service to the Marquette chapter
Outstanding Alumni Board of Trustees
The Outstanding Chapter Alumni Board of Trustees Award recognizes an outstanding chapter advisory board that has gone above and beyond to guide and support a chapter during the academic year.
Kansas State Alumni Board of Trustees
Kingsville Alumni Board of Trustees
Meritorious Service Award (MSA)
Jordan Avery – Georgia Tech ‘14 – For service to the Georgia Tech Chapter
Matt Bryan – Kansas State ‘17 – For service to the Kansas State House Corporation
Alexander Castro – Kingsville ’17 – For service on the Board of Regents
Ben Chambers – Iowa ‘04 – For service to the Iowa House Corporation
Sean Conrad – Gorham State ‘94 – For service to the Georgia Tech House Corporation
Christopher Costas – Iowa ‘05 – For service to the Arizona Valley Alumni Chapter
Joseph Dougherty – Truman State ’23 – For dedicated service on the International Headquarters staff
Benjamin Dundas – South Florida ’09 – For service on the Board of Regents
Janet Galbreth – Friend of the Fraternity – For unwavering support of her husband’s lifelong service to the Fraternity
David Gault – Illinois State ‘81 – For service as Legal Advisor to the Fraternity
Thomas Hammond – Kansas ‘04 – For service to the Kansas Chapter
Nikolaus Kern – Southern Illinois ’06 – For service on the Board of Regents
Paul McGroarty – Montclair ‘20 – For service to the Montclair Chapter
Evan McMican – Kansas State ‘14 – For service to the Kansas State Chapter
Phillip Moffat – Kettering-A ’18 – For service on the Board of Regents
Raymond Pedrick – Massachusetts ‘15 – For service to the Massachusetts Chapter
Matthew Richardson – Duquesne ‘09 – For service to the Duquesne Chapter
Jackson Sawyer – Lake Forest ’23 – For dedicated service on the International Headquarters staff
Cody Schrock – Oregon State ’07 – For service on the Board of Regents
Jim Sheahan – Missouri ‘79 – For service to the Edwardsville Chapter
Ted Stephany – Iowa ‘99 – For service to the Iowa House Corporation
Jason Wawro – Arizona ‘89 – For service to the Arizona Chapter
Geoff Westerfield – Ohio State ‘01 – For service to the Kent State Chapter
Bill Williams – Gannon ‘83 – For service to the Behrend and Gannon Chapters
Richard N. McKaig Outstanding Greek Professional Award
The Richard N. McKaig Outstanding Greek Professional Award recognizes a campus-based professional who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, advocacy, and commitment to the advancement of fraternity and sorority life.
Richard N. McKaig To Be Announced at the 2025 International Chapter Call in late August
John J. Kuhn Award
The John J. Kuhn Award is designed to recognize individuals who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of the fraternity community.
John J Kuhn To Be Announced at the 2026 International Convention
