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GREEK LIFE AWARD DESCRIPTIONS

GREEK AWARDS

NEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR Male/Female
This award recognizes new members who pledged in the fall or spring semester of the 2002-2003 year and have demonstrated leadership within the chapter, a balance of Greek life and academics, and outstanding contributions to the chapter and the University.
FINE ARTS AWARD Male/Female
This award recognizes individuals who have excelled and demonstrated exceptional talent in the area of fine arts, to include music, art, theater, photography, etc. These individuals have demonstrated a balance between academic achievement and Greek involvement and have increased awareness of fine arts within their chapter and/or the Greek community.
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Male/Female
This award recognizes varsity athletes who have demonstrated a successful balance between academic achievement, Greek involvement and athletic involvement. Other considerations include number of years participated, any national or local awards and new records set.
SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR Male/Female
This award recognizes members, who have succeeded academically, have shown a balance between academics, Greek involvement and campus involvement, have been recognized by honor societies or the Dean's List and are focused academically. Other considerations include scholastic related achievements such as graduate school acceptances or scholarships.
ADVISOR OF THE YEAR Fraternity/Sorority
This award recognizes alumni advisors who have provided outstanding service to fraternities and sororities during the 2002-2003 year. If your organization feels that your advisor has provided outstanding service to you, or has demonstrated exemplary skill as an advisor, please consider nominating your advisor for the "Advisor of the Year" award.
FACULTY/STAFF INVOLVEMENT AWARD
This award recognizes a University faculty or staff member who has exhibited exceptional support, service, and encouragement to fraternity and sorority members and has dedicated unusual time, effort and assistance to the Greek community.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Male/Female
This award recognizes individuals who have excelled and demonstrated exceptional involvement in the area of community service, to include volunteer work, service related programming, etc. These individuals have demonstrated a balance between academic achievement and Greek involvement and have increased awareness of service within their chapter and/or the Greek community.
GREEK MAN/WOMAN OF THE YEAR
These awards recognize two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Greek and campus community and have demonstrated a successful balance of academics, athletics, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors. (Senior nominations only.)
SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR OF THE YEAR Male/Female
This award recognizes a sophomore and a junior who have made outstanding leadership contributions to their chapter and the campus, demonstrated a balance of Greek life and academics, and have promoted a spirit of interfraternalism within the Greek community.

Marta Palmquist Cady
Contact: mpalmquist@ups.edu

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