Greek Excellence Awards

The Auburn Greek Excellence Awards program is hosted by Greek Life and recognizes the Greek community for their ongoing achievements and contributions to Auburn University and the local community. Awards are presented each Spring to outstanding students, chapters, and advisors who showcase exemplary work in the core values of scholarship, community, service, and philanthropy.

Chapter Awards

The Chapter of the Year award is presented to one chapter from each governing council. This award focuses on organizations that demonstrate a commitment to Greek Life values of scholarship, community, service, and philanthropy. In addition, these chapters also prioritize the health and well-being of their members through efforts in risk management, facility operations, and member wellness.

James E. Martin Interfraternity Council Large Fraternity of the Year

2024: Lambda Chi Alpha
2023: Pi Kappa Phi

James E. Martin Interfraternity Council Small Fraternity of the Year

2024: Delta Tau Delta
2023: Delta Tau Delta

Panhellenic Council Sorority of the Year

2024: Delta Gamma
2023: Alpha Omicron Pi

National Pan-Hellenic Council Organization of the Year

2024: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
2023: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

This award recognizes a chapter's outstanding dedication to member safety and responsible decision-making. The recipient of this award has established a practice or program for its members that focuses on a proactive approach to preventative measures.

2024: Delta Chi
2023: Pi Beta Phi

This award recognizes a chapter that is intentional with members serving the local and/or surrounding communities. The recipient of this award encourages chapter members to volunteer their time to make a positive impact through community service.

2024: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
2023: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

This award recognizes a chapter that shows exceptional dedication to a philanthropic cause. The chapter event or program substantially impacts the participants through engagement and education. This award will be evaluated on impact, not dollars raised.

2024: Zeta Tau Alpha
2023: Pi Kappa Phi

This award recognizes a chapter that emphasizes the value of education for its chapter members. The recipient of this award has established a practice or written program that supports the values of academic success and helps the chapter maintain high academic performance.

2024: Kappa Delta
2023: Lambda Chi Alpha

This award recognizes chapter(s) that have consciously collaborated with another Greek organization(s). The recipient of this award demonstrates efforts to contribute to developing a supportive and inclusive Greek environment.

2024: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Kappa Alpha Theta
2023: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

This award recognizes a chapter that has consciously collaborated with another student organization (non-Greek) or campus partner. The recipient of this award demonstrates an effort to work collaboratively with the Auburn University community.

2024: Alpha Gamma Delta, Farmhouse and Meals to Mission Foundation
2023: Alpha Xi Delta and The Bighouse Foundation

This award recognizes a chapter’s dedication to enhancing and improving their physical spaces. Recognition celebrates the chapter's commitment to excellence in facility management, recognizing initiatives that contribute to the overall appearance or quality of their chapter property.

Fraternity Facility Improvement Award

2024: Delta Chi
2023: Lambda Chi Alpha

Sorority Facility Improvement Award

2024: Phi Mu
2023: Kappa Delta

Individual Awards

This award recognizes a fraternity and sorority community member dedicated and committed to improving and leading the Auburn University Greek community through their chapter or council involvement. This award focuses on an individual whose impact on the Greek community has inspired and motivated others for the betterment of Auburn. Named in honor of Auburn Harbert College of Business and Delta Chi alumnus, the recipient of this award embodies values of service, leadership, and mentorship in their chapter and across campus, carrying on the legacy created by O.D. Alsobrook.

2024: Kennedy Thorpe, Zeta Tau Alpha
2023: Katherine Steele, Delta Gamma

This award recognizes a chapter president who went above and beyond in their duties as a leader. Award recipients are chapter presidents with strong leadership skills who made a significant difference in their chapter during their term and have demonstrated the values of the Greek Life values of scholarship, community, service, and philanthropy.

Interfraternity Council President of the Year

2024: Luke Thompson, Sigma Nu
2023: Will Banks, Phi Delta Theta

Panhellenic Sorority President of the Year

2024: Mia Jensen, Sigma Kappa
2023: Courtney Cooner, Alpha Gamma Delta

National Pan-Hellenic Council President of the Year

2024: Allison Johnson, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
2023: Kyndal Staley, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

This award recognizes fraternity and sorority community members who positively influence their organization from behind the scenes with a positive attitude, a willingness to help in whatever capacity necessary, and a commitment to excellence.

2024: Annie Norman, Sigma Kappa and Sierra Stevens, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
2023: Joe Lash, Sigma Nu

This award recognizes a fraternity and sorority member who is the leader of tomorrow. The nominee is enthusiastic and eager to pursue leadership opportunities and bring about positive change to the fraternity and sorority community.

2024: Caedmon Hunt, Sigma Chi
2023: Lydia Avant, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

This award recognizes outstanding chapter advisors who support the Auburn University Greek Life community by donating their time, knowledge, and personal experiences to their respective chapters. Nominees demonstrate their commitment to the chapter they advise by upholding the organization's values and holding members accountable to organizational expectations.

Grant C. Davis Interfraternity Council Advisor of the Year

Named after retired Auburn University Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Beta Theta Pi alumnus, and long-time supporter of Fraternity life, this recognition is awarded annually to a Fraternity Chapter Advisor who goes above and beyond his call of duty. This award goes to an individual who has put forth effort and exemplary service to the Greek system and institutiom.

2024: Frank Magazine, Tau Kappa Epsilon
2023: Drew Nelson, Delta Tau Delta

Jill Moore Martin Panhellenic Sorority Advisor of the Year

Honoring Jill Moore Martin, former Panhellenic Advisor and Director of Greek Life at Auburn University and champion for the Greek Life experience. This recognition is awarded annually to a Sorority Chapter Advisor who, like Jill, strives to establish a legacy for future generations of Auburn women through dedicated and passionate service.

2024: Andee Hodo, Kappa Kappa Gamma
2023: Monteigne Mathison, Kappa Delta

National Pan-Hellenic Council Advisor of the Year

2024: Arielle Dallas, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
2023: Konnie Pace, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

This award recognizes exceptional house corporation board members who work diligently for the betterment of the chapter’s owned or leased properties. The nominee has exhibited outstanding leadership, financial stewardship, and strategic planning, playing a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the organization’s facility standards.

Outstanding Fraternity House Corporation Board Member

2024: Jared Lisenby, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
2023: Bill Lee, Lambda Chi Alpha

Edna Phelan Outstanding Sorority House Corporation Board Member

Named in honor of Zeta Tau Alpha’s long-time House Corporation President and Advisor, Edna Phelan. This award recognizes a sorority house corporation board member who, like Edna, plays a pivotal role in upholding the organization's facility standards.