Phyllis Churchill Tenney Excellence in Advising Award

This award recognizes service for exemplary advising to an individual chapter over a substantial period of time. Recipients are presented with the award at the biennially National Conventions by the Awards and Appreciation Reference Committee. Nominations can be submitted by active or alumni members of the advisor’s chapter and multiply awards may be presented.

Earle M. Herbert National Friendship Award

The Earle M. Herbert National Friendship Award is presented every two years at the National Convention to the chapter which has the best overall membership program. The criteria for the award will include training activities, as well as fellowship activities, conducted by the chapter for pledge and active members. Named in honor of Past National President Earle M. Herbert, the award is intended to honor chapters whose program best meets the needs of the members in maintaining their affiliation with the Fraternity.

Josiah Frank Historians Award

The Josiah Frank Historian’s Award is a plaque presented every two years at the National Convention to the chapter compiling and maintaining the best chapter history, which records and perpetuates the principles and traditions of Alpha Phi Omega.

Howard R. Patton National Leadership Award

The Howard R. Patton National Leadership Award is presented to the chapter with the best overall leadership program as determined by the Leadership Development Reference Committee.

M. R. Disborough Scouting Service Award

The M.R. Disborough National Service to Scouting Award recognizes the chapter with an exceptional service to scouting as a part of their service program.

Dean Arno Nowotny National Service Award

The Dean Arno Nowotny National Service Award is a plaque presented every two years at the National Convention to the chapter with the best overall, most well-balanced service program.

Herbert G. Horton Service to Youth Award

Awarded by the National Scouting and Youth Service Committee to an active, alumni, advisory or honorary brother who has made a significant contribution to the youth of their community through scouting and/or another youth service organization and who has worked to strengthen the relationship between Alpha Phi Omega and the youth service organization at a local, regional, state and/or national level. This award is a neck medallion, lapel pin and certificate presented at a regional conference or at the National Convention.

Each year, Alpha Phi Omega selects an honoree after whom to name the fall pledge class, someone who reflects the Fraternity’s Cardinal Principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service.

The criteria used in considering nominations are:

• For nominees whose accomplishments are within the Fraternity (including chapter advisors), we are looking for those who have had a significant and positive impact at the regional level, at minimum, over a sustained period of time.
• For those nominated for work outside of Alpha Phi Omega, we are looking for persons who have had a comparable impact at the national level over a sustained period of time.

While deceased individuals and groups of people or organizations may be nominated, preference is given to living and individual nominees.

Complete nominations must be received no later than May 15 of each year and should be submitted electronically to [email protected].

Nominations may be made by any Alpha Phi Omega brother or group (chapter, recognized alumni association, etc.). To be complete, a nomination must include the following information presented in this order:

• An introductory cover letter signed by the individual or authorized representative of the group making the nomination
• A brief biographical sketch of the individual or description of the organization being nominated and its work
• Current contact information for the nominee, including address, telephone number(s) and email address (if applicable), and contact name if nominee is a group or organization
• A listing of the nominee’s actions, accomplishments and life experiences that reflect the Fraternity’s Cardinal Principles, and how those items indicate or demonstrate that the criteria have been met
• Any additional information or comments the nominator wishes the committee to consider
• Current contact information for the nominator, including telephone number(s) and email address. For nominations submitted by chapters or other groups of people, names and contact information must be included for at least two representatives.

The Fraternity’s highest level of distinction, the National Distinguished Service Award, established in 1956, recognizes brothers for outstanding service to the Fraternity above and beyond. A blue key with diamonds and a certificate are awarded at National Conventions to those who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to the National Fraternity.  A National Committee composed of past recipients is appointed by the National President to accept and consider nominations to determine recipients.

• Distinguished service on a national basis; that is, making an outstanding and unique contribution to the welfare of the entire fraternity.
• Exemplifying and furthering in demonstrable ways the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service.
• Making a sustained contribution in a leadership role over a period of time.

The Regional Distinguished Service Key Award is a region’s highest level of distinction. The award is a red key that displays the Greek letters of the Fraternity in gold and is given in recognition to brothers for outstanding service to their region. Brothers are presented with the award at regional conferences on the recommendation of an awards committee.

Criteria

Distinguished service on a regional basis; that is, making an outstanding and unique contribution to the region as a whole.

Exemplifying and furthering in demonstrable ways the principals of Leadership, Friendship and Service.

Making a sustained contribution in a leadership role over a period of time.

E-mail your regional chair to nominate a brother for the Regional Distinguished Service Key.

The Sectional Distinguished Service Key Award is a section’s highest level of distinction. The award is a green key that displays the Greek letters of the Fraternity in gold and is given in recognition to brothers for outstanding service to their section. Brothers are presented the award at sectional conferences on the recommendation of an awards committee.

Criteria

Distinguished service on a sectional basis; that is, making an outstanding and unique contribution to the region as a whole.

Exemplifying and furthering in demonstrable ways the principals of Leadership, Friendship and Service.

Making a sustained contribution in a leadership role over a period of time.

Email your section chair to nominate a brother for the Sectional Distinguished Service Key. (section.#[email protected] i.e. [email protected])

The Chapter Distinguished Service Key Award is a chapter’s highest level of distinction. The award is a black key that displays the Greek letters of the Fraternity in gold and is given in recognition to brothers for outstanding service to their chapter. Brothers are presented the award at a chapter event or banquet on the recommendation of a special chapter committee.

Criteria

Distinguished service on a chapter level; that is, making an outstanding and unique contribution to the chapter as a whole.

Exemplifying and furthering in demonstrable ways the principals of Leadership, Friendship and Service.

Making a sustained contribution in a leadership role over a period of time.

Email your chapter president to nominate a brother for the Chapter Distinguished Service Key.