ALPHA DELTA PHI AWARDS

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.

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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

This award, named for John D. Rockefeller, Jr., BRN 1897, one of the world's finest philanthropists, was created in 2015. The award is given to friends of the Alpha Delta Phi for their extraordinary efforts in public service. Recipients of this award are selected by the Board of Governors and may be given multiple times each year.

E.O. BLACKMAN AWARD

CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

E.O. Blackman, ILL 1928 served as president of the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity in 1972. Each year, this award is presented to the most outstanding chapter(s). Recipients are selected on an overall combination of chapter operations including recruitment, new member education, literary and philanthropy programming, risk management practices, chapter finances, and campus and alumni relations.

ANDREW ONDERDONK AWARD

ALUMNI CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

In honor of the outstanding service of Andrew Onderdonk, PK 1934, Alpha Delta Phi presents this award each year to the most outstanding alumni chapter(s). Recipients are selected on an overall combination of alumni chapter operations, fundraising, communications, reunion events, and financial management.

MOST IMPROVED AWARD

FOR CHAPTER/ALUMNI CHAPTER EXCELLENCE

ROBERT G. McKELVEY AWARD

FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Robert G. McKelvey, MID 1959 served as president of the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity from 1978 to 1981. Each year, this award is presented to the chapter with the highest overall grade point average. Recipients are selected after reviewing the annual chapter and grade reports. The award is presented annually at the convention.

ANDREW D. POCHTER AWARD

FOR PHILANTHROPIC EXCELLENCE

In honor of Andrew Pochter, K 2015, this award is presented annually to the chapter(s) with the best overall philanthropic program. Andrew was killed during the Arab Spring protests while studying abroad in Egypt. We honor his memory and his dedication to International service charities with this award each year at the annual convention in August.

CHAPTER GROWTH AWARD

FOR RECRUITMENT EXCELLENCE

ROBERT LUDLUM AWARD

FOR LITERARY EXCELLENCE

Presented annually, this award is given to the chapter with the best literary programming. Criteria for judging is based on the annual report filed by each chapter. Awards are presented at the annual convention in August.

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

FOR EXCELLENCE IN RISK MANAGEMENT

Presented annually, this award is given to the chapter with the most effective risk management plans and practices. Criteria for judging is based on the annual report filed by each chapter. This award is presented each year at the annual convention.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AWARD

FOR EXCELLENCE IN RISK MANAGEMENT

The Outstanding Financial Management Award recognizes chapters that demonstrate proficiency in successful budgeting and financial matters. They serve as role models for fiscal responsibility and budget oversight.

COMMUNICATIONS AWARD

2021-22 AWARD RECIPIENTS >

FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS

2021-22 Award Recipients. Awards were presented during the 190th Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA - August 2022.

ORDER OF THE SWORD & SPEAR

FOR UNDERGRADUATE EXCELLENCE

The Order of the Sword and Spear is given on an annual basis to designate the most outstanding undergraduate brother. It is the highest award the fraternity can bestow on an undergraduate. Each chapter may nominate one recipient per year. The recipient is selected solely on the basis of his personal contribution to his chapter, school, and community.

ROOSEVELT LEADERSHIP AWARD

FOR PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR

This award, created in 2007, is presented to the best president(s) each year. Candidates for this award are selected by the Chapter Service Consultant(s) for their service to their chapter. Criteria includes: communication, chapter finances, and campus and alumni relations.

SALMON P. CHASE AWARD

FOR TREASURER OF THE YEAR

The Outstanding Treasurer Award recognizes chapter or affiliate treasurers who demonstrate proficiency and leadership in financial oversight and budgeting. Applicants should excel at managing a budget, collecting revenue, paying expenses and providing oversight to ensure the group’s financial stability.

ORDER OF THE EMERALD & PEARL

FOR DEDICATION TO THE ALPHA DELTA PHI

OTTO GRAHAM ATHLETE & SCHOLAR

FOR ATHLETIC & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

2021-22 AWARD RECIPIENTS >

Named for the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Otto Graham, Jr., N 1944, this award recognizes a brother who has excelled on the athletic field, in the classroom and in their chapter or affiliate. A chapter or affiliate may nominate as many individuals as it wishes for this award.

2021-22 Award Recipients. Awards were presented during the 190th Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA - August 2022.

ORDER OF THE STAR & CRESCENT

FOR DEDICATION TO THE ALPHA DELTA PHI

The Outstanding Chapter Advisors Award recognizes chapter and colony advisors who demonstrate peer leadership and who excel in serving as a role model and mentor. Applicants should be well-versed in their respective groups’ overall activities, providing guidance and making sure collegiate members uphold the Fraternity’s policies and procedures.

G. LAURISTON WALSH AWARD

FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Named after G. Lauriston Walsh, COR 1962, this award is given to alumni brothers who have made an exemplarily service and passion for maintaining the history or historic artifacts of Alpha Delta Phi. Recipients are selected by the Board of Governors and may be given multiple times each year.

CHAPTER ADVISOR AWARD

FOR VOLUNTEER EXCELLENCE