2019 Convention Awards Competition

Alumnae Chapter Award Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for alumnae chapter awards requires that the chapter meets the following expectations (chapters failing to meet all expectations will be disqualified):

• Submit Chapter Standards of Excellence (SOEs) by March 1, 2019
• Achieve overall Pearl or Ruby Level SOE Status
• The chapter may not be 30 days or more past due on any fees owed to the Fraternity.
• Meet the award submission deadline of March 1, 2019 at 11:59 PM CDT

Note: All award applications should be written to reflect achievements made during the 2018 calendar year (Spring 2018 and Fall 2018)

Alumnae Chapter Award Categories

Alumnae Chapter Excellence/Mary Ann Rice Caldwell (MARC) Award

• The Alumnae Chapter Excellence Awards are presented to the most outstanding overall alumnae chapters each biennium. Recipients must excel in all areas of operations and are automatically considered finalists for the Mary Ann Rice Caldwell (MARC) Award. Named in honor of long-time AOII Headquarters Staff member, the MARC Award is awarded to AOII’s most outstanding Alumnae Chapter of the biennium. No additional submission process is required for the MARC Award.

Alumnae Excellence in Collegiate Relations

Alumnae Excellence in Communication

Alumnae Excellence in Community Involvement

Alumnae Excellence in Membership Recruitment

Alumnae Excellence in Sisterhood

Alumnae Philos (Excellence in Panhellenic) 

 

Alumnae Member Award Categories and Requirements

Adele K. Hinton Award

• This biennial award is named in honor of Past International President Adele K. Hinton. The award is presented to an alumna member who has set an outstanding example for sisters of our Fraternity. She exemplifies the ideals of AOII and inspires others to remain involved in Fraternity service. Any AOII member may submit this nomination.

Barbara Daugs Hunt Award

• This biennial AOII Foundation award is named in honor of Past International President and Past AOII Foundation President Barbara Daugs Hunt. The award honors one outstanding AOII alumna for her lifetime personal and financial commitment to the AOII Foundation, its vision, mission and programs. Any AOII member may submit this nomination.

Muriel T. McKinney Award

• This annual award is presented to a Chapter Adviser for outstanding guidance and service to a collegiate chapter (at least two years in the position is required). It is named in honor of Past International President, Muriel T. McKinney. Any AOII member may submit a nomination in this category.

Helen St. Clair Mullan Award

• This biennial award is named in honor of AOII Founder Helen St. Clair Mullan. The award recognizes one alumna member who has continually served AOII for many years, exemplifying loyalty, faithfulness and devotion to the Fraternity. Any AOII member may submit this nomination.

Elizabeth Heywood Wyman Award

• This biennial award is named in honor of AOII Founder Elizabeth Heywood Wyman. It is given to one alumnae member who has achieved outstanding success or acclaim in her profession, the arts, or in service to humanity. Any AOII member may submit this nomination.

Alumnae Women of Leadership Award (AWOL)

• This annual Award is presented to alumnae women who demonstrate outstanding leadership. While leadership within Alpha Omicron Pi is often recognized, this award primarily recognizes leadership within a member’s community or profession. Any AOII member may submit a nomination in this category.

Rose Awards

• These annual awards recognize alumnae who serve AOII solely because of their devotion to the Fraternity, its members, and its ideals. The Rose Award is AOII’s “Thank You” to loyal alumnae for their lifetime commitment and dedication. Any AOII member may submit a nomination in this category.

Collegiate Chapter Award Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for collegiate chapter awards requires that the chapter meets the following expectations (chapters failing to meet all expectations will be disqualified):

• Submit Chapter Standards of Excellence (SOEs) by February 1, 2019
• Achieve overall Gold, Pearl, or Ruby Level SOE Status
• Achieve ALL expectations in the SOE level for the award in which you are applying (ie, all Finance expectations for the Excellence in Finance Award)
• The chapter may not be on International Probation (International Monitoring is allowed)
• The chapter may not be 30 days or more past due on any fees owed to the Fraternity.
• Meet the award submission deadline of March 1, 2019 at 11:59 PM CDT

Note: All award applications should be written to reflect achievements made during the 2018 calendar year (Spring 2018 and Fall 2018)

To simplify the application process this year, all chapters will apply to a category rather than categories based on sizes (such as philanthropy or membership recruitment). After each submission is verified as eligible, HQ staff members will separate chapters in appropriate size categories before opening the judging process.

Collegiate Chapter Excellence/JWH Cup

• The Collegiate Chapter Excellence Awards are presented to the most outstanding overall collegiate chapters each biennium. Recipients must excel in all areas of operations and are automatically considered finalists for the prestigious JWH Cup. Named in honor of AOII Founder Jessie Wallace Hughan, the JWH Cup is awarded to AOII’s most outstanding chapter of the biennium. No additional submission process is required for the JWH Cup.

Collegiate Excellence in Academic Achievement/McCausland Cup

• This award recognizes chapters for Excellence in Academic Achievement, which includes scholarship and programming. Recipients of these awards automatically become finalists for the distinguished McCausland Cup. The McCausland Cup honors the collegiate chapter whose overall academic development is determined to be the most superior. This award was named in honor of Lillian MacQuillan McCausland, eighth National President. No additional submission process is required for the McCausland Cup.

Excellence in Alumnae Relations

Excellence in Campus Involvement

Excellence in Communications 

Excellence in Community Service 

Excellence in Finance

Excellence in Fraternity and Sorority Relations 

Excellence in Membership Recruitment 

Excellence in Membership Retention 

Excellence in New Member Education 

Excellence in Philanthropy 

Excellence in Risk Management 

Excellence in Rituals

Excellence in Sisterhood 

Outstanding AAC

Outstanding Leaders Council 

Collegiate Philos

 

Collegiate Member Award Categories and Requirements

Stella George Stern Perry Award

• This annual award is presented to the most outstanding collegiate chapter president. The Perry Award is the highest distinction given to a collegiate member of Alpha Omicron Pi and is named after Founder Stella Perry, the first President of Alpha Chapter and the first President of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity. The award recognizes a Chapter President for outstanding service to her chapter, exceptional inspiration to its members, and recognition by administration and/or fellow students of her college or university. Only collegiate chapters may submit a nomination in this category.

Mary Louise Roller Award

• This annual award honors a collegiate member who has provided outstanding service and leadership to her local Panhellenic, campus, and/or community. It is named in honor of Past International President and Past NPC Chairman, Mary Louise Roller. Only collegiate chapters may submit a nomination in this category.

Collegiate Women of Leadership Award (CWOL)

• This annual Award is presented to collegiate women who demonstrate outstanding leadership. While leadership within Alpha Omicron Pi is often recognized, this award primarily recognizes leadership within a member’s campus, community or intended profession. Any AOII member may submit a nomination in this category.