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2025-2026 Awards Applications Available April 1-30, 2026

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Collegiate Awards

The 2026 Delta Chi Collegiate Awards recognize excellence, leadership, and operational success among undergraduate chapters/provisional chapters and members. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements in chapter operations, programming, and individual leadership.

Collegiate awards are presented in the following categories:

  • Core Competency Awards – Recognizing excellence in the key operational areas of friendship, character, justice, and education.
  • Composite Awards – Honoring chapters that demonstrate strong performance across multiple core competencies.
  • Collegiate Programming Awards – Highlighting outstanding chapter programs in recruitment, education, safety, and community impact.
  • Collegiate Individual Awards – Recognizing undergraduate members who exemplify Delta Chi through leadership and service.

Chapters should review the requirements for each category and complete the appropriate applications by the listed deadlines.

The Core Competency Awards recognize and celebrate the operational excellence of our chapters and provisional chapters. These awards are structured around key competency areas that reflect the values and priorities of Delta Chi:

Promoting Friendship

  • Recruitment
  • Brotherhood
  • Alumni & Family Engagement

Developing Character

  • Philanthropy
  • Community Service
  • Campus & Community Engagement
  • IHQ/Fraternity Engagement

Advancing Justice

  • Risk Management
  • Chapter Operations
  • Judicial Affairs

Assisting in the Acquisition of a Sound Education

  • Scholarship
  • Associate Member Education

Awards are based on the Chapter Operations Assessment (COA). Chapters may earn one of the following recognitions in each competency area:

  • Excellence with Distinction
  • Excellence
  • Achievement

Eligibility: Chapters must complete the Chapter Operations Assessment (COA) by April 30. Chapter “A”s and “B”s will be contacted via e-mail by staff for assistance in completing the COA.

The Composite Awards recognize chapters that demonstrate strong performance across multiple core competencies. These awards represent the highest levels of chapter achievement.

  • Raymond D. Galbreth Certificate of Achievement – Awarded to chapters that show significant improvement in at least three core competency areas.
  • Award of Excellence – Given to chapters that earn excellence or distinction in three or more core competencies. Recipients are also nominated for the NIC Award of Distinction.
  • President’s Cup – Awarded to the top-performing chapters in each division for outstanding overall operations and programming. Only Award of Excellence recipients are eligible.
  • Potter Cup – The highest honor awarded to one chapter across both divisions, selected from the President’s Cup recipients. This award recognizes exceptional performance and sustained excellence across all core competencies.
  • President’s Most Improved Trophy (No Application Needed) – Recognizes the chapter in each division that shows the greatest improvement in core competency scores over two consecutive years.

Chapters on corrective action or overdue finances’ eligibility for these awards is subject to review. Eligibility: Chapters must complete the Chapter Operations Assessment (COA) and submit the Composite Awards application. [Apply here.]

The Collegiate Programming Awards recognize outstanding chapter programs in recruitment, education, safety, and community impact. Chapters and provisional chapters apply by submitting a narrative describing their efforts and results.

  • Outstanding Growth Award – Honors chapters that demonstrate strong recruitment through planning, execution, and innovative strategies.
  • Outstanding Program Award (Safety & Wellness / Member Education) –Recognizes impactful programming focused on member safety, wellness, or education. Programs may be single events or a series of initiatives.
  • Community Impact Award (Philanthropy & Service) – Recognizes chapters that make a meaningful difference through service projects or philanthropic efforts.
  • Most Improved Growth Award (No Application Needed) – Selected by Delta Chi staff based on measurable improvement in recruitment.
  • Academic Excellence Award (No Application Needed) – Awarded to the top academic-performing chapters in each division based on the two most recent academic terms.

How to Apply: Submit the Collegiate Programming Awards application and include the required narrative for each award. [Apply here.]

These awards recognize outstanding undergraduate members who exemplify the ideals of Delta Chi through leadership and service. Chapters and provisional chapters must provide nominations with context for each candidate.

  • Chapter Luminary – Each chapter selects one member who best exemplifies Delta Chi’s values and demonstrates strong involvement in the chapter, campus, and community. This recognition is included in the Quarterly.
  • Marge Lee Outstanding “C” Award – Recognizes chapter “C”s who have excelled in their duties. Candidates must have held office for at least one full semester/quarter and be in good standing. Named in honor of Marge Lee at the 2004 Convention for her service to the Fraternity.
  • “E” Key Award – The oldest Delta Chi award, recognizing chapter “E”s who have performed exceptionally in all communication duties, including Quarterly submissions, Campus Scene narratives, and contact updates with the International Headquarters.
  • Outstanding Collegiate Leadership Award – Honors officers or chairmen (excluding the “E” and “C”) who have gone beyond their required duties to demonstrate proactive leadership and exceed expectations. A detailed explanation of their contributions must be provided.

Most individual awards are submitted through the Chapter Meeting Report (CMR), except the Outstanding Collegiate Leadership Award, which requires a separate application. [Apply here.]

Alumni Chapter Awards

What are Alumni Chapter Awards? Alumni Chapter Awards recognize Delta Chi Alumni Chapters who have demonstrated operational excellence during the academic year. Alumni Chapters must be in good standing with Delta Chi Headquarters to be eligible to receive any award. Eligibility is based upon an Alumni Chapter’s submission of fees and annual reports. 

To Apply: Alumni Chapters can submit an application for all award categories through the application link below.

The Chicago Cup recognizes an alumni chapter that demonstrates excellence in programming, communication, and service to its members. This award is named in honor of the first Delta Chi alumni chapter, chartered at the Eighth International Convention in Chicago in 1902.

Recipients are selected based on a narrative describing the alumni chapter’s overall operations, programming, communication, recruitment and retention, and efforts to create a positive Delta Chi experience for members. Submissions should also explain how the alumni chapter maintains strong relationships with nearby collegiate chapters and the International Headquarters while making a measurable impact on the Fraternity.

The Outstanding Alumni Chapter Communication Award recognizes an alumni chapter that demonstrates exceptional communication with its members.

Recipients are selected based on a narrative explaining how the chapter communicates with its members, how those efforts increase engagement, and what plans are in place to continue strengthening communication and involvement.

The Outstanding Alumni Chapter Programming Award recognizes an alumni chapter that hosts an outstanding program or event that reflects positively on Delta Chi and strengthens connections with members, the community, and nearby collegiate chapters.

Recipients are selected based on a narrative describing the program or event, its impact on the community or Fraternity, and how it enhanced the overall Delta Chi experience.

The Outstanding Alumni Chapter Member Award recognizes an alumni chapter member who best exemplifies the ideals of Delta Chi through dedication, leadership, and service.

Recipients are selected based on a narrative explaining how the nominee goes above and beyond within the alumni chapter, demonstrates the values of Delta Chi, and contributes to the greater International Fraternity.

Alumni chapters are encouraged to also submit nominations for the Individual Alumni & Friends of the Fraternity Awards. Chapters should consider nominating qualified individuals for the following awards:

  • Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award
  • Outstanding Alumni Board of Trustees (ABT) Award
  • Richard N. McKaig Outstanding Greek Professional Award
  • Meritorious Service Award
  • Humanitarian Award
  • Valor Award
  • John J. Kuhn Award
  • Distinguished Delta Chi Award
  • Delta Chi of the Year Award

For nomination details, see the Individual Alumni & Friends of the Fraternity Awards section below.

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Individual & Friends of the Fraternity Awards

The Individual & Friends of the Fraternity Awards recognize outstanding Delta Chi members, alumni, advisors, volunteers, and friends of the Fraternity who demonstrate excellence in service, leadership, and achievement.

Nominations may be submitted using the application form below. Submit one nomination per form and complete the form multiple times if nominating more than one individual. Award descriptions are listed below.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL & FRIENDS OF THE FRATERNITY

For Service to Society at Large

The Valor Award recognizes an act of heroism by a member of Delta Chi who placed his own life in peril while attempting to save the life of another. The act must be well documented and go above and beyond the normal duties associated with a uniformed or structured profession (such as law enforcement, firefighting, or military service).

The Humanitarian Award is presented to a Delta Chi (undergraduate or alumnus) whose actions exemplify the ideals of the Fraternity through service to others or the promotion of human welfare.

The Distinguished Delta Chi Award recognizes an alumnus for significant professional achievement or outstanding civic service while upholding the values and ideals of the Fraternity.

The Delta Chi of the Year designation recognizes an alumnus who has achieved distinction at a regional, national, or international level. Contributions to Delta Chi are not required for this award.

Eligible nominees may have demonstrated outstanding achievement in areas such as:

  • Medicine, humanities, law, science, or education
  • Civic or humanitarian service
  • Business or industry leadership
  • Military service
  • Government service
  • Amateur or professional athletics

Service to the Fraternal Movement

The Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award recognizes an advisor who has provided exceptional service to a chapter or provisional chapter during the previous academic year. Eligible nominees include Faculty Advisors, “BB”s, live-in advisors, ABT members, and Housing Corporation members.

The Outstanding Alumni Board of Trustees (ABT) Award recognizes an advisory board that has gone above and beyond to guide and support a chapter or provisional chapter during the academic year.

The Meritorious Service Award recognizes an alumnus who has made significant contributions to Delta Chi through service as a “BB”, ABT member, House Corporation member, committee member, Regent, Vice-Regent, or staff member.

The Richard N. McKaig Outstanding Greek Professional Award recognizes a student affairs or fraternity/sorority professional for exceptional service to the fraternity and sorority community. Recipients are typically campus-based professionals who have made a lasting impact on the fraternal experience.

This award is named in honor of Richard N. McKaig (Ball State ’66), whose lifelong dedication to the fraternity movement earned him the title “Fraternal Dean.”

The John J. Kuhn Award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of the fraternity and sorority community, regardless of affiliation.

Qualified nominees typically demonstrate:

  • Service to the fraternity/sorority movement at the national or international level
  • Involvement with fraternity headquarters, umbrella organizations, or professional associations
  • Significant leadership, research, or advocacy within the fraternal community

This award, established in 1992, is one of the most prestigious honors presented by Delta Chi.

2025-2026 Awards Application Available April 1st - 30th, 2026

2024-2025 Award Winners Announced Click Here

Awards are presented during the International Convention on even years and announced virtually in non-Convention years. Each award category has different submission requirements. Award descriptions, details, and submission processes can be found below.
All award applications are accepted from April 1st to 11:59PM ET on April 30th

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