Every year, Phi Kappa Psi recognizes the hard work, dedication, and innovation of its members. Across the country, brothers and chapters not only meet expectations, but exceed them. Awards are presented during the Grand Arch Council and District Council meetings.
CHAPTER AWARDS
Grand Chapter
Excellence is clearly an expectation within the Fraternity. The Grand Chapter Award recognizes the foremost chapter within Phi Kappa Psi. The awarded chapter embodies the Fraternity’s values and exceeds expectations across all operations.
All chapters who apply for the Chapter Excellence Awards will be considered for the Grand Chapter Award.
Chapter must meet minimum standards to qualify for this award
2024 Recipient: Minnesota Beta (University of Minnesota)
Chapter Excellence Awards
The Chapter Excellence Awards are given to six chapters that exemplify the Fraternity’s ideals, above and beyond. The winners of the Chapter Excellence Awards will vie for the Fraternity’s top honor, the Grand Chapter Award.
Chapter Excellence Award recipients will be determined based on applications for individual area group awards listed below. The chapter should submit any additional information that should be considered as an application for the Chapter Excellence Award.
Chapters must meet minimum standards to qualify for this award
2024 Recipients: Ohio Theta (Ashland University), Tennessee Epsilon (University of Tennessee), Indiana Epsilon (Valparaiso University), and Iowa Beta (Iowa State University)
Most Improved Chapter
The Most Improved Chapter award acknowledges the chapter that’s recommitted to excellence, making significant operational improvements over the past two years. All areas of operation will be considered.
The Most Improved Chapter Award recipient will be determined based on applications for individual group awards listed below. The chapter should submit any information regarding improvements that have been made as an application for most improved chapter.
Chapter must meet minimum standards to qualify for this award
2024 Recipient: Indiana Epsilon (Valparaiso University)
Dr. Gordon Sparks Letterman Men’s Health Award
2024 Recipient: Minnesota Beta (University of Minnesota)
Ralph D. Daniel Award for Excellence in Chapter Management
2024 Recipient: Iowa Beta (Iowa State University)
Member Excellence Award for Recruitment
The Membership Excellence Award for recruitment will recognize a chapter whose strategies lead to new member retention and education, effective recruitment planning, recruitment training and adherence to membership standards. Recruitment plans, training, membership standards for recruitment, events, published recruitment materials, and social media initiatives will all be considered when determining the recipient of this award.
2024 Recipient:
Ralph Haney Award for Financial Management
2024 Recipient:
Hyatt Patt Eby Award for Community Service
2024 Recipient: Texas Beta (Texas Tech University)
Public Relations Award
2024 Recipient: Ohio Theta (Ashland University)
Griffing-Tate Award for Fraternity Education
2024 Recipient: Indiana Epsilon (Valparaiso University)
Thomas Cochran Campbell Award for Ritual Exemplification
2024 Recipient: Indiana Epsilon (Valparaiso University)
Alumni Relations Award
2024 Recipient: Kansas Alpha (University of Kansas)
Member Safety Award
The Member Safety Award will be presented to a chapter that shows the greatest commitment to the safety of its members and guests. A chapter’s risk management process, a specific event, program, or unique practice that the chapter has implemented will be considered. Submitted material must align with the Phi Kappa Psi Risk Management Policy.
2024 Recipient: Texas Alpha (University of Texas)
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION & HOUSE CORPORATION AWARDS
Outstanding Alumni Association
The Outstanding Alumni Association Award recognizes an alumni association that has demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact in fostering connections, providing valuable resources, and nurturing a vibrant community among alumni in their area.
2024 Recipient: Garden State AA
House Corporation Award for Continuing Excellence
The House Corporation Award for Continuing Excellence recognizes a house corporation that has completed a project or event that contributes to the success and growth of the chapter.
2024 Recipient: Friars Corporation
Outstanding Alumni/House Corporation
2024 Recipient: Rhode Island Beta
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
The Edgar Fahs Smith Award
The Edgar Fahs Smith Award recognizes the outstanding work of a member in his contributions to our Fraternity’s publications.
2024 Recipient: Carlos Hernandez (Stanford ’78)
Edgar Fahs Smith Award - Past Recipients
1964 – Mike Barton Nebraska ’62
1966 – Alan B. Grosbach Indiana ’65
1972 – Richard Huchek
1974 – Frank Coenraad Creighton ’71
1976 – Nestor Barrero UCLA ’75
1978 – P. Slade Hanson Jr. Oklahoma ’76
1980 – Timothy S. Kincaid Oklahoma ’77
1982 – Ronald H. Vlaskamp Beloit ’78 & Bob Marchesani Butler ’94 (IUP ’79)
1984 – Richard H. Johnson Alabama ’82 & James Vincent Poma Michigan ’83
1986 – Terry Harper Oklahoma State ’77
1988 – Jay Casini Iowa ’87
1990 – Russell Dombrow Buffalo ’87
1992 – Bradley Hoover Arizona State ’88
1994 – Mark Baskin TCNJ ’90
2000 – Patrick R. Durst SIUE ’99
2002 – Wes Schaub Toledo ’80
2004 – William Blanke Creighton ’83
2006 – Joseph Natale Rhode Island ’81
2008 – Kent Christopher Owen Indiana ’58
2010 – Mike McCoy Indiana ’58
2012 – Robert J. Parada RIT ’92
2014 – Brand Newland Iowa ’00 & John Greenwood Iowa ’00
2016 – Will Haskett Butler ’00
2022 – Micah Kleid F&M ’00
Eddie Knight Award of Merit
The Eddie Knight Award of Merit is presented to an alumnus who has contributed his time and talents to the initiatives of the national fraternity, a chapter, colony and/or alumni association.
2024 Recipient: Ben Kessler (Wabash ’71)
Eddit Knight Award of Merit - Past Recipients
1974 – Phil M. Cornelius Indiana 1925
1976 – Frank Crist Johns Hopkins ’35
1978 – Carl J. Stoney Cal ’65
1980 – Dr. Robert Mouser Wabash ’49
1982 – Samuel D. Rife Ohio State ’55
1984 – George M. Kurey Oklahoma ’66
1986 – Warner E. Mills Jr. Beloit ’78 & Theodore J. Urban Northwestern ’46
1988 – Dr. Bryan Foulk Arizona ’79
1990 – Norm Spain Ohio State ’33
1992 – William A. Bowers III Rhode Island ’66
1994 – John V. Ciccarelli Northridge ’72
1996 – Dick Ong Oregon State ’55
1998 – Stephen R. O’Rourke Missouri ’74
2000 – Terrence G. Harper Oklahoma State ’85
2002 – Michael H. McCoy Indiana ’58
2004 – J. Tryon Hubbard Alabama ’64
2006 – John J. Ziegelmeyer, Jr. Kansas ’70
2008 – William J. Good Iowa State ’69
2010 – Robert J. Parada RIT ’92
2012 – Bob Marchesani Butler ’94 (IUP ’79)
2014 – Jason Pierce Ashland ’95, Ron Ransom Butler ’00 & Kyle Jordan Valpo ’97
2016 – Richard “Dick” Starr Ohio State ’65
2018 – E. Wade Shows Louisiana Alpha ’69 & John Greenwood Iowa ’00
2022 – Matt Anglin Washington ’90
Advisor to Fraternities
The Advisor to Fraternities Award recognizes a campus professional who has given of their time and talent to ensure the betterment of the Phi Kappa Psi chapter on their campus, as well as the rest of the fraternity and sorority community.
2024 Recipient: Matthew Richardson, Director of the Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership – West Virginia University
Advisor to Fraternities - Past Recipients
1986 – Warren A. “Bud” Richey – Louisiana State University
1988 – Mike Palm – University of Kentucky
1992 – Kenneth Taylor – University of Southern California
1994 – Mary Peterson – University of Iowa
1996 – Mary L. Peterson – University of Iowa
2002 – Gerry Stebbins and Keith Flick – Washington & Jefferson College
2004 – Jason Pierce (OH Theta), University of Iowa
2006 – Jennifer Jones-Hall, Valparaiso University
2008 – Melissa Williams, Northern Illinois University
2010 – Caitlin Roberts, California State University, Long Beach
2012 – Carol Preston, Wittenberg University
2014 – Kristin Torrey, Vanderbilt University
2016 – Jennifer Doebler, University of Minnesota, Duluth
2018 – Marilyn Russell, University of Texas
2022 – Dr. Carolyn Whittier, Valparaiso University
Outstanding Chapter Advisor
The Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award is presented to a chapter advisor who has made an outstanding commitment to the success and life of a chapter.
2024 Recipient: Matt Kifle (Ohio ’12)
Outstanding Chapter Advisor - Past Recipients
1990 – Jay Masingill Alabama ’68
1992 – W. Robert Goldman Jr. W&J ’64
1994 – Steve O’Rourke Missouri ’74
1996 – Bob Marchesani Jr. Butler ’94 (IUP ’79)
1998 – Ron Dinino Buffalo ’85
2000 – Donald K. Cadley Ashland ’66
2002 – Rico Hernandez Stanford ’78
2004 – Larry Zaiser Michigan State ’62
2006 – Michael Hauck Ohio State ’89
2008 – Todd Salen Illinois ’77
2010 – Mark Wong UC – Davis ’88
2012 – Gordon Carter Alabama ’75
2014 – Blake Yeaman UC – Berkeley ’78
2016 – Marc Dumas DePaul ’93
2018 – Bill Good Iowa State ’69 & Marc Robins Alabama ’84
2022 – Andrew Zoebel Minnesota ’14
Emerging Volunteer Award
The Emerging Volunteer Award is given to a member who’s been volunteering as an alumni less than five years. Although they have not held their position long, they’ve taken great strides in advancing the Fraternity forward.
2024 Recipient: Brock Wagehoft (RIT ’15)
Anna Ritchie Letterman Ladies Silver Bowl
The Ladies Silver Bowl honors the contributions of a special phi psi sweetheart.
2024 Recipient: Linda Ley
Anna Ritchie Letterman Ladies Silver Bowl - Past Recipients
1970 – Elizabeth Elliott
1972 – Virginia Mize
1974 – Dorothy Meserve
1976 – Alma Letterman
1978 – Mrs. Dana “Mom” Voght
1980 – Mrs. Phillip M. Cornelius
1982 – Miss Carol J. Klima
1984 – Mrs. Cynthia Whitting
1986 – Jean Jones
1988 – Miss Urilla Moore Bland (posthumously)
1990 – Joyce Yowell
1992 – Lucille Lazzell
2000 – Florence Nelson
2002 – Suzann Mitten Owen
2004 – Dorothy “Mom” Brown
2006 – Esther “Mom” Wolfe
2008 – Christina Silas
2010 – Lee Ann Harper
2012 – Lindy Good
2014 – Ellen Collinsworth
2016 – Janie Keller
2018 – Laura Kooy
2022 – Amanda Baldwin
Undergraduate of the Year
The Undergraduate of the Year Awards recognizes an undergraduate who goes above and beyond the standard call to achieve greatness and fulfill the needs of their community, their campus, and themselves.
2024 Recipient: Dylan Conyers (Tennessee ’21)
Undergraduate of the Year - Past Recipients
2006 – Scott Shorten Kansas ’03
2008 – Barrett J. Anderson Iowa ’05
2010 – Justin Solomon Stanford ’08
2012 – Jesse Fosheim Valpo ’10
2014 – Zac Brantley Purdue ’12
2016 – Taylor Reed UA Huntsville ’15 & Kevin Paternostro Oregon State ’12
2018 – Chris Dupree Louisiana Alpha ’14
2022 – Maxwell Nelson Minnesota ’19
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
That is up to you, but we would recommend having your chapter vote on a brother. We realize some chapters already do this. After you’ve decided, tell us about the member you’ve nominated, their contributions to the chapter, the community, and in the classroom.
Letters of recommendation are great. You can send anyone the link to write a letter of recommendation and they can submit it. You can find the link to the “Letter of Recommendation” form on the Awards page. You will also receive a link in your confirmation email when you submit the application.
The awards application makes applying easy. You have multiple options:
- Share the link with the officer or committee chair in your chapter that you want to apply for a specific award and have them submit it.
- Have one person collect all the documentation and submit it in one application.
If you have your documentation ready, applying should only take you a few minutes. But if you realize you need more time, you can always save the application and come back to it later.
If you decide to apply for additional awards, you can submit an additional application, or use the link in the email to go back and edit the application you’ve already submitted.
The deadline for all chapter awards applications is June 1, 2024. The deadline for individual awards nominations and letters of recommendation is May 19, 2024.
All award recipients will be announced at the 2024 Grand Arch Council in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Make sure your chapter has delegates registered!