Thank you to everyone who attended the 19th Annual Fraternity Sorority Life Awards! It was a sincere pleasure to celebrate the achievements of our Greek community together.
Nominations for next year's Fraternity Sorority Life Awards will open in early November. The 20th Annual celebration will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom.
This year's award recipients and award archives are available online dating back to 2011.
Award Descriptions
Individual Awards
Purpose: To recognize individuals who represent their chapter and/or the Michigan Tech Greek
community through the values of the Michigan Tech Greek Life Mission Statement: Scholarship,
Service, Leadership and Community. This person exemplifies the true meaning of being
a Greek
student at Michigan Tech.
Award Eligibility
- Applicant must have been in good standing (academic and conduct) with their chapter and Michigan Technological University.
- Applicant must have been an active member of an Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council chapter.
- Applicant must have been enrolled at Michigan Technological University as a full time student during Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- A chapter may nominate only ONE of its own members, but may nominate as many non members as they see fit.
Award Criteria
Individuals considered should meet MOST of the following:
- Has held an active role in their organization and/or Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and/or Order of Omega
- Exhibit participation in both community and University events
- High Scholastic Achievement
- Extracurricular Activities
Purpose: To recognize individuals who represent their chapter and/or the Michigan Tech Greek
community through the values of the Michigan Tech Greek Life Mission Statement: Scholarship,
Service, Leadership and Community. This person exemplifies the true meaning of being
a Greek
student at Michigan Tech.
Award Eligibility
- Applicant must have been in good standing (academic and conduct) with their chapter and Michigan Technological University.
- Applicant must have been an active member of an Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council chapter.
- Applicant must have been enrolled at Michigan Technological University as a full time student during Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- A chapter may nominate only ONE of its own members, but may nominate as many non members as they see fit.
Award Criteria
Individuals considered should meet MOST of the following:
- Has held an active role in their organization and/or Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and/or Order of Omega
- Exhibit participation in both community and University events
- High Scholastic Achievement
- Extracurricular Activities
Purpose: To recognize new members in the Greek community who represent their chapter and/or the Michigan Tech Greek community through the values of the Michigan Tech Greek Life Mission Statement: Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Community. This person understands what being Greek truly means.
Award Eligibility
- Applicant must have been in good standing (academic and conduct) with their chapter and Michigan Technological University.
- Applicant must have been an active member of an Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council chapter.
- Applicant must have been enrolled at Michigan Technological University as a full time student during Spring 2025 and/or Fall 2025 semesters.
- A chapter may nominate only ONE of its own members, but may nominate as many non members as they see fit.
Award Criteria
Individuals considered should meet MOST of the following:
- Has held an active role in their organization (either during the new member process or as an active)
- High Scholastic Achievement
- Has gone above and beyond the responsibilities of new member role
- Has made an effort to make contacts with other new Greek members
- Understand the benefits of being a values-based Greek member
- Actively pursued New Member Orientation Credit and attended classes (Involvement Link)
Outstanding New Member of the Year (Fraternity) 2026 Nomination Form
Purpose: To recognize new members in the Greek community who represent their chapter and/or the Michigan Tech Greek community through the values of the Michigan Tech Greek Life Mission Statement: Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Community. This person understands what being Greek truly means.
Award Eligibility
- Applicant must have been in good standing (academic and conduct) with their chapter and Michigan Technological University.
- Applicant must have been an active member of an Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council chapter.
- Applicant must have been enrolled at Michigan Technological University as a full time student during Spring 2025 and/or Fall 2025 semesters.
- A chapter may nominate only ONE of its own members, but may nominate as many non members as they see fit.
Award Criteria
Individuals considered should meet MOST of the following:
- Has held an active role in their organization (either during the new member process or as an active)
- High Scholastic Achievement
- Has gone above and beyond the responsibilities of new member role
- Has made an effort to make contacts with other new Greek members
- Understand the benefits of being a values-based Greek member
- Actively pursued New Member Orientation Credit and attended classes (Involvement Link)
Outstanding New Member of the Year (Sorority) 2026 Nomination Form
Purpose: The advisors to our fraternities and sororities are incredible resources. These individuals
sacrifice their time in order to share personal experiences and knowledge about the
importance of
being a values-based Greek organization. The Advisor of the Year not only encompasses
all of these
traits, but exceeds all expectations of the position and deserves special recognition
for their
continual commitment to the Michigan Tech Greek community.
Award Eligibility
- The advisor had to be registered with the chapter through Student Leadership and Involvement.
- The advisor's chapter must have been an active member of Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council.
Award Criteria
Individuals considered should meet MOST of the following:
- Dedicated to promoting the Michigan Tech Greek community values an chapter values
- Dedicated to developing leaders within the chapter
- Dedicated to promoting a values-based organization
- Promotes and role models ethical leadership
- Promotes academic success among members and the chapter as a whole
Purpose: Chapter presidents are leaders dedicated to ensuring the well being of their respective
chapter. Presidents are not afraid of the challenge and self sacrifice sometimes necessary
to run a
chapter. The recipient of the award for Outstanding Chapter President fulfills these
responsibilities
and much more. This president has committed her/himself to the betterment of the chapter
and has
left a legacy that will be remembered for many years to come.
Award Eligibility
- Applicant must have been in good standing (academic and conduct) with their chapter and Michigan Technological University.
- Applicant must have been a member of an Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council chapter.
- Applicant must have been enrolled at Michigan Technological University as a full time student during Spring 2025 and Fall 2025.
- Must have held a Presidential position for a full term as determined by chapter.
- A chapter may nominate only ONE of its own members, but may nominate as many non-members as they see fit.
Award Criteria
Individuals considered outstanding should meet MOST of the following:
- Dedication to promoting the Michigan Tech Greek community values
- Dedicated to developing leaders within the Michigan Tech Greek community
- Dedicated to promoting a values-based community
- Promotes academic success among members and the chapter as a whole
- Promotes and role models ethical leadership
- Significant positive impact on their chapter
- Attended Greek Leadership Retreat and encouraged other leaders to attend
Purpose: The governing bodies of Greek organizations play an integral role in the development
and
success of our community and chapters. The brothers and sisters that comprise these
bodies serve as
the representatives for all Greek chapters. The recipient of this award understands
the position
responsibilities and much more. Through their position, this individual has demonstrated
extraordinary commitment to the betterment of the governing body and the entire Greek
Community.
Award Eligibility
- Applicant must have been in good standing (academic and conduct) with their chapter and Michigan Technological University.
- Applicant must have been a member of an Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council chapter.
- Applicant must have been enrolled at Michigan Technological University as a full time student during Spring 2025 and Fall 2025.
- Must have held a position on the Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, OR Order of Omega during Spring 2025 AND Fall 2025.
Award Criteria
Individuals considered outstanding should meet MOST of the following:
- Embraces the Michigan Tech Greek community values and the respective council's vision and mission
- Promote a values-based community
- Leads impact on their respective governing body
- Exemplifies positive image of Greek Life on and off campus
- Strengthens community relations beyond the 19 Greek chapters
- Collaborates with governing bodies in and outside of Greek Life
Outstanding Leadership in a Greek Council 2026 Nomination Form
Purpose: Award given to an applicant who exhibited leadership and growth during the past year. The nomination will go to the person who led their chapter to work towards being an organization that strives for academic excellence, brotherhood, and overall fraternity success. The winner will have emphasized that their goals focused on providing opportunities for the membership to grow and develop "leadership, social, and life skills." This award may be for any fraternity or sorority member board member.
Award Eligibility
- Applicant must have been in good standing (academic and conduct) with their chapter and Michigan Technological University.
- Applicant must have been a member of an Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council chapter.
- Applicant must have been enrolled at Michigan Technological University as a full time student during Spring 2025 and Fall 2025.
- Must have demonstrated leadership for the academic year--Spring 2025 and Fall 2025.
- A chapter may nominate only TWO of its own members.
Award Criteria
Individuals considered outstanding should meet MOST of the following:
- Dedicated to developing members into leaders within the chapter
- Promotes and role models leadership, social responsibility, and life skills
- Significant positive impact on their chapter
- Held an executive position in the chapter or a Greek Council
Purpose: Students in fraternities and sororities at Michigan Tech are highly involved with
student
organizations, athletics, on-campus jobs, committees, and roles within various campus
departments.
Students notice and appreciate the value of support and mentoring that staff members
at Michigan
Tech provide. This individual is recognized as having a passion for their work, and
an overall
supportive attitude towards students and their endeavors.
Award Eligibility
- Nominee must NOT have been an advisor of the nominator’s chapter in 2025
- Nominee must have been a current staff member at Michigan Tech.
- A chapter or individual may nominate more than one staff member for this award.
- Staff members are not eligible IF they received this award within the last three years.
Award Criteria
Individuals considered should meet MOST of the following:
- Dedicated to supporting students and helping them succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
- Demonstrates a passion for working with students and/or at Michigan Technological University.
- Promotes and inspires the Michigan Tech Values of COMMUNITY, SCHOLARSHIP,
POSSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITY, and TENACITY.
Purpose: Students in fraternities and sororities at Michigan Tech continue to excel and strive
for
excellence both inside and outside the classroom. While being a member of a Greek
organization
can enhance this experience, students also recognize the extremely valuable role that
our faculty
members fill. At Michigan Tech, students understand that they are being taught by
individuals with
levels of experience and expertise that can’t always be found elsewhere. Students
recognize that this
faculty member regularly demonstrates a passion for their teaching, research, and/or
overall support
of students and their learning.
Award Eligibility
- Nominee must NOT have been an advisor of the nominator’s chapter in 2025.
- Nominee must have been a current faculty member at Michigan Tech.
- A chapter or individual may nominate more than one faculty member for this award.
- Faculty members are not eligible IF they received this award within the last three years.
Award Criteria
Individuals considered should meet MOST of the following:
- Dedicated to supporting students and helping them succeed academically
- Demonstrates a passion for teaching and/or research
- Utilizes innovative teaching methods
- Promotes academic integrity among students
This is sponsored by the Interfraternity Council and only Fraternity members are eligible.
Award Eligibility
- Student must have at least a 2.75 Cumulative GPA
- Student must be a member of a recognized Greek Organization
- Student must be an enrolled student Fall 2025
Outstanding Man Scholarship 2026 Nomination Form
Chapter Awards
Purpose: The chapter receiving this award exemplifies the four core values of the Michigan Tech Greek Life Mission Statement: Leadership, Scholarship, Service, and Life-long friendship. They have gone above and beyond the minimum standards set for them and have excelled in an array of areas throughout our community.
Award Eligibility
- Chapter must have been in good standing with the University (academic and conduct) and its respective governing council during both Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- Chapter must have been a registered and active student organization at Michigan Technological University.
Award Criteria
Chapters considered should meet MOST of the following:
- Demonstrated efforts toward Risk Management: Chapter provides safe living and learning
environments for its members. - Demonstrated efforts towards creating a welcoming chapter: Chapter provides opportunities for learning about lived experiences and perspectives.
- Free of discipline or sanctions by respective governing council and Office of Academic
and
Community Conduct. - Chapter grade point average above all Greek average.
- Demonstrated emphasis on academic improvement and/or success.
- Financial management: Good financial standing and timely payment of bills (or dues)
to IFC,
Panhellenic, and/or University. - Chapter delegates have been sent to leadership activities/retreats such as LeaderShape, HuskyLEAD, Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), or National Leadership/Officer trainings.
- Active relationship with chapter advisor, alumni, housing corporation (if applicable), (inter)national organization, and respective governing council.
- Timely submission of reports, including new member forms, roster updates, officer updates, etc.
- Demonstrated efforts towards Community Service: Chapter provides unique and ongoing service opportunities for its members.
- Participation in campus activities (Homecoming, Winter Carnival, and other speakers/programs).
- Regularly maintained and updated Involvement Link page
Purpose: The chapter receiving this award exemplifies the four core values of the Michigan Tech Greek Life Mission Statement: Leadership, Scholarship, Service, and Life-long friendship. They have gone above and beyond the minimum standards set for them and have excelled in an array of areas throughout our community.
Award Eligibility
- Chapter must have been in good standing with the University (academic and conduct) and its respective governing council during both Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- Chapter must have been a registered and active student organization at Michigan Technological University.
Award Criteria
Chapters considered should meet MOST of the following:
- Demonstrated efforts toward Risk Management: Chapter provides safe living and learning
environments for its members. - Demonstrated efforts towards creating a welcoming chapter: Chapter provides opportunities for learning about lived experiences and perspectives.
- Free of discipline or sanctions by respective governing council and Office of Academic
and
Community Conduct. - Chapter grade point average above all Greek average.
- Demonstrated emphasis on academic improvement and/or success.
- Financial management: Good financial standing and timely payment of bills (or dues)
to IFC,
Panhellenic, and/or University. - Chapter delegates have been sent to leadership activities/retreats such as LeaderShape, HuskyLEAD, Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), or National Leadership/Officer trainings.
- Active relationship with chapter advisor, alumni, housing corporation (if applicable), (inter)national organization, and respective governing council.
- Timely submission of reports, including new member forms, roster updates, officer updates, etc.
- Demonstrated efforts towards Community Service: Chapter provides unique and ongoing service opportunities for its members.
- Participation in campus activities (Homecoming, Winter Carnival, and other speakers/programs).
- Regularly maintained and updated Involvement Link page
Purpose: To recognize individual chapters who have shown a commitment to an outstanding new
member experience through teaching new members the values of the Michigan Tech Greek
Life
Mission Statement: Leadership, Scholarship, Service, and Life-long friendship, and
their chapter,
while maintaining a healthy and safe learning environment.
Award Eligibility
- Chapter must have been in good standing with the University (academic and conduct) and its respective governing council during both Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- Chapter must have been an active member of Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council.
Award Criteria
Chapters considered outstanding should meet MOST of the following:
- Dedication to instilling the Michigan Tech Greek community values (Leadership, Scholarship, Service, and Life-long friendship)
- Dedicated to promoting a values-based community
- Provides a safe learning environment
- New member term GPA at or above the all campus GPA (those who meet this will receive extra consideration)
Purpose: To recognize individual chapters who have shown a commitment to an outstanding
educational program(s) and the development of their active brother/sisterhood. Examples
of
educational programs can include, but are not limited to: new member education/intake,
member
education, various workshops, risk management presentations, or various programming.
Award Eligibility
- Chapter must have been in good standing with the University (academic and conduct) and its respective governing council during both Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- Chapter must have been an active member of Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council.
Award Criteria
Chapters considered outstanding should meet MOST of the following:
- Dedication to continued education of membership.
- Dedicated to promoting a values-based community
- Promotes the ethical and cultural development of its members
- Attendance at leadership conventions, (Inter)National Conventions, University programs, etc.
Purpose: To recognize chapters whose academic program has innovative ideas, recognizes and
rewards student academic success within the chapter, and works to improve the grades
of chapter
members falling below (inter)national/chapter requirements.
Award Eligibility
- Chapter must have been in good standing (academic and conduct) with the University and its respective governing council during both spring 2025 and fall 2025 semesters.
- Chapter must have been an active member of Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic council.
- Chapter must have had an average cumulative GPA above the all Greek average cumulative GPA.
- Chapter must have had an officer whose primary responsibility is scholastic enhancement.
Award Criteria
Chapters considered outstanding should meet ALL of the following:
- Dedication to the scholastic improvement of its members
- Utilizes innovative ideas to excel academic interests
- Rewards members for high scholastic achievement
- Assists members falling below grade requirements
- Regular academic programming
Purpose: An effective Risk Management Program is essential to any chapter’s survival. The
recipient of this award has established a program that successfully balances the many
risks involved
in the day to day functions of running a Fraternity or Sorority. This program deserves
special merit
because of its level of success and sets the standard for its class.
Award Eligibility
- Chapter must have been in good standing with the University (academic and conduct) and its respective governing council during both Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- Chapter must have been an active member of Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council.
Award Criteria
Chapters considered outstanding should meet MOST of the following:
- Thoughtfulness for the program
- Creative methods of instilling risk management practices into membership
- Majority percentage of chapter attending events
Purpose: Most chapters at Michigan Tech rely upon their Alumni as a source of experience and
assistance in many different areas. Without their help, most organizations would not
know where to
turn. The recipient of this award has established a program that incorporates creative
methods of
recruiting alumni interest, participation, and fundraising efforts to assist in the
forward movement
of the chapter.
Award Eligibility
- Chapter must have been in good standing with the University (academic and conduct) and its respective governing council during both Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- Chapter must have been an active member of Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council.
- Chapter must publish at least one major correspondence per academic year.
Award Criteria
Chapters considered outstanding should meet MOST of the following:
- Has continuous contact with alumni throughout the year through various methods (i.e. newsletters, phone conversations, message boards, mailing lists, etc)
- Demonstrates creative ways of recruiting alumni interest and participation
- Emphasizes fundraising and support within alumni
- Alumni support forward movement and positive change within the chapter
Purpose: One of the largest values discussed in the Greek community is the value of service
and the
opportunities to give back to the community. This initiative supported by a chapter
of the Greek
community encompasses everything that it can to support those in need. Those who are
involved give a great deal to dedicate themselves to the cause at hand and help those
in need.
Award Eligibility
- Chapter must have been in good standing with the University (academic and conduct) and its respective governing council during both Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- Chapter must have been an active member of Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council.
- Initiative must have occurred during the Spring or Fall semester of 2025.
Award Criteria
Chapters considered outstanding should meet MOST of the following:
- Creativity
- Majority percentage of chapter attending/participating in the initiative
- Must have occurred in the greater Houghton/Hancock area or Michigan Tech community
- Show that there was a positive impact on the community and/or those the initiative served
Outstanding Community Service/Philanthropy Initiative 2026 Nomination Form
Purpose: To recognize individual chapters who have shown a commitment to an outstanding well-
being program(s) and the overall health and wellness of their active brother/sisterhood.
Examples of well-being programs can include, but are not limited to: QPR training,
making healthy choices
workshops, Mental Health First Aid, workout classes, the Be Well Initiative, career
prep, etc.
Award Eligibility
- Chapter must have been in good standing with the University (academic and conduct) and its respective governing council during both Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- Chapter must have been an active member of Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council.
Award Criteria
Chapters considered outstanding should meet MOST of the following:
- Dedication to continued education of mental health support, health education, and well-being events and programming.
- Dedicated to promoting a holistic approach to a well-balanced life through personal wellness including things like stress management, building healthy relationships, and professional enrichment.
- Promotes destigmatizing mental health and asking for help.
- Attendance at leadership conventions, (Inter)National Conventions, University programs, etc.
Purpose: The Outstanding Greek Relations award is given to a chapter who exemplifies the concept
of positive Greek relationships amongst the Michigan Tech Greek community. This chapter
is
always supporting other chapters and individuals in their endeavors and recognizing
those who are
succeeding. This chapter is always there to lend a helping hand or supportive stance
when other
chapters or their members are in need.
Award Eligibility
- Chapter must have been in good standing with the University (academic and conduct) and its respective governing council during both Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
- Chapter must have been an active member of Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council.
- You may not nominate your own chapter.
Award Criteria
- Must show how the chapter has been supportive of the rest of the Greek Community