ALPHA DELTA PHI AWARDS
THE ALPHA DELTA PHI AWARD
FOR FRATERNAL EXCELLENCE
This award, established in 1963, is the highest award the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity can bestow on a member. The Alpha Delta Phi Award is only given on rare occasions when the Board of Governors adopts an authorizing resolution preceded by an explanatory preamble. This award is given to honor a lifetime of service to the fraternity. Less than 25 members have ever received the Alpha Delta Phi award since its creation.
SAMUEL EELLS AWARD
FOR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Named after the fraternity's founder, this award, established in 1939, is given in recognition of distinguished public service to education, meritorious literary or artistic achievement, and eminence in the business or professional world. This award is given by the Board of Governors and may be given multiple times throughout the year.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS AWARD
FOR SERVICE TO THE FRATERNITY
This award, established in 1961, is given to individual brothers for extraordinary service to the international fraternity or to a particular or both. Recipients of the award are nominated by alumni brothers and are approved by the Board of Governors. This award may be given multiple times throughout the year.
JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN GOLD MEDAL
FOR SERVICE TO THE FRATERNITY
Named for the Medal of Honor recipient, Joshua Chamberlain, Bowdoin 1852, the Gold Medal is awarded by the Fraternity to recognize non-initiated individuals, organizations or partners who have demonstrated exemplary service which has directly helped the Fraternity excel and succeed. Recipients of this award have shown a long-time commitment of service to the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity and are selected by the Board of Governors. This award may be given multiple times each year.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. AWARD
FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
Named for the Medal of Honor recipient, Joshua Chamberlain, Bowdoin 1852, the Gold Medal is awarded by the Fraternity to recognize non-initiated individuals, organizations or partners who have demonstrated exemplary service which has directly helped the Fraternity excel and succeed. Recipients of this award have shown a long-time commitment of service to the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity and are selected by the Board of Governors. This award may be given multiple times each year.