2015

GreekSing

Awards

Packet

Greek Sing Awards

The annual awards program is designed to recognize outstanding chapters and individuals of the Youngstown State University Greek community and their growth over the previous year. Judging of the awards will focus on a few major areas including: how the chapter grew, membership development, building bonds of brotherhood/sisterhood, how your actions/events are connected to your chapter’s creed/mission/values, the actual events, statistics, proper grammar/spelling, and clarity.

Application Instruction:

-All applications must be completed and submitted no later than Friday, March 6, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. to the Student Activities Office. Late applications will not be accepted.

-All complete award applications (1 copy of each award)(electronic copy) must be submitted as an online entry > Chapter Reporting > Recognition and Awards or via email to

-All applications should incorporate all the preceding aspects listed above, if applicable to the award.

-All applications will be verified through the Student Activities Office and all statistics (Philanthropy Money, Community Service Hours, Grades) will also be reported by the Student Activities Office through online reporting.

-Please do not include any chapter or “Greek” lingo. Remember that not all of our Awards Committee Members may be completely familiar with these terms. Be specific and explain terminology.

-NO supplemental materials will be accepted or reviewed with the awards packet.

-Chapters are encouraged to carefully review the criteria for each award, as these may have changed in recent years.

-You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of your submission.

If submitting application by email, please use the following instructions:

-All applications must be submitted according to the page limit instructions for each award.

-Applications must have the chapter name and the Award applied for in the top right corner of every page within the award they are applying for.

  • Example: “Alpha Beta Gamma – Kessler Award”

-Applications must be single-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font with 1” margins.

-Each award section must begin on a new page, please title each page with the appropriate award title and your chapter name.

-When answering a new question please provide the question at the top of the page (see example award submission).

-Please see the example of a proper award submission on the following page.

***Example Award Submission***

KESSLER AWARD

Alpha Beta Gamma

***Example Award Submission***

Alpha Beta Gamma – Kessler Award

Question #1: Outline the type of planning that was done for a philanthropic event this year and how the group encapsulated the “Do Whatever it Take” attitude and mentality throughout that process. (one-page)

Throughout the past year the men of Alpha Beta Gamma have exceeded expectation. We have worked on several projects with the university in the past year. In October of last year the chapter decided to create a new philanthropy event. Initially, we……..

***Example Award Submission***

Alpha Beta Gamma – Kessler Award

Question #2: How did you engage the majority of your chapter members to participate in the entirety of the philanthropic process, from the initial idea to the conclusion of the event? (one-page)

One of Alpha Beta Gamma Fraternity’s core values is to promote leadership and brotherhood with the chapter and Greek community. We have worked hard to improve this portion of our chapter over the past year. During our initial stages of planning……..

Alpha-Omega Award

“Ongoing Membership Education”

GREEK CAMPUS LIFE

Alpha-Omega Award: recognizes a Greek chapter on campus for outstanding programming from when members first join all the way through graduation within its chapter, the Greek community, and campus community during the past year. The areas of programming that will be considered include, but are not limited to: social, membership education, leadership, personal development, alcohol/drug awareness, other student health issues, and membership recognition. Consideration will be given to chapters who demonstrate additional and intentional programming, educational and developmental efforts.

Chapters must submit no more than a (1) page answer to each of the following questions below.

  1. Describe programs that your chapter has provided to your members in the past year, which has improved their overall development as a chapter member. For each program explain how the chapter’s philosophy (creed/mission/values) and programs for all members helped to promote the Greek Life community during recruitment and throughout the year on campus?
  1. Outline your chapter’s new member education program and explain the most valued aspect of the program.
  1. How has the chapter educated all members on the multitude of diverse campus resources available to them?

Kessler Award

“Do Whatever it Takes”

GREEK CAMPUS LIFE

Kessler Award: recognizes a Greek chapter on campus that has organized outstanding philanthropic service event(s) for the community over the past year. For this award the judges will review the monetary and service contributions to any and all charitable organizations, the preparation for the events, and the chapter’s demonstrated and explained philosophy (creed/mission/values) on service will be considered for this award.

Philanthropy events MUST be submitted using the online form on the Greek Life website for the committee to review them. The direct link to the form under the Chapter Reporting Tab or by using:

Chapters must submit no more than a (1) page answer to each of the following questions below.

  1. Outline the type of planning that was done for a philanthropic event this year and how the group encapsulated the “Do Whatever it Takes” attitude and mentality throughout that process.
  1. How did you engage the majority of your chapter members to participate in the entirety of the philanthropic process from the initial idea to the conclusion and debriefing of the event?
  1. Describe the chapter’s philosophy on philanthropic service, how it is encouraged, and how responsibilities were distributed amongst chapter members.

Greek Lifetime Achievement Award

GREEK CAMPUS LIFE

Greek Lifetime Achievement Award: is given annually to a fraternity or sorority member that has shown leadership throughout his or her Greek Life experience. The criteria for this award is being a leader in your chapter and then writing a short essay about being a Greek Leader. Answer the following questions with the intent that the judges will consider the growth, connection to chapter values, accomplishments, and personal and professional development over the past year.

Name of Applicant:

Banner ID:

Cell Phone:

Email:

Chapter Affiliation:

Individual applicants must submit no more than a (1) page answer to each of the following questions below.

  1. How have you been committed to membership in your chapter and how have you personally and professionally developed through your membership?
  1. How have you given unselfishly and how do you promote brotherhood/sisterhood within your chapter?
  1. What roles have you held that have had an impact within your chapter and how have you facilitated growth within your chapter?
  1. What other leadership roles have you had on campus?

Gregory M. Gulas Advisor Award

GREEK CAMPUS LIFE

Gregory M. Gulas Advisor Award: recognizes an advisor that goes “above and beyond” the description and requirement of their volunteer position. .

  1. Attach an essay of NO MORE THAN TWO (2) PAGES describing the nominee’s outstanding qualities and significant contributions to the chapter and the Greek community. The application must include the nominee’s years of service to the chapter, their title, and their respective chapter.

IFC Service Award

IFC

IFC Service Award: This award is intended to recognize a premier man within the Greek community for his service to the Interfraternity Council and community. This award will be judged based on the contributions made to both the Interfraternity Council and their respective chapter throughout the past year, the personal and professional growth displayed through the individual’s experiences, and how your contributions reflect your chapter’s philosophy and values.

Name of Applicant:

Banner ID:

Cell Phone:

Email:

Chapter Affiliation:

Individual applicants must submit no more than a (1) page answer to each of the following questions below.

  1. List all fraternity and IFC offices held and include dates in office, along with any committees that you participated in.
  1. Describe your contributions made to the Interfraternity Council and chapter over the past year. Include your personal and professional growth and how your contributions reflect your chapter’s philosophy and values.

Fraternity “Man of the Year”

IFC

Fraternity “Man of the Year” Award: recognizes the premiere male leader within the Greek community at Youngstown State University. Demonstrated academic and peer leadership, within the Greek, campus, and surrounding communities will be considered. Applicants are required to have served on IFC as a delegate, officer or as a committee member and served as an officer in his respective chapter. Answer the following questions with the intent that the judges will consider the growth, connection to chapter values, accomplishments, and personal and professional development over the past year.

  1. List leadership positions and involvement within the chapter and Greek community. Please include dates of involvement, and denote(*) executive council leadership positions. Describe your accomplishments while involved in these roles.
  2. List all affiliations, involvement experiences, and leadership roles with other campus organizations (non-Greek). Describe your accomplishments in these roles.
  3. Describe your involvement in community service activities.
  4. List any honors and/or awards received.
  5. Provide an essay of NO MORE THAN TWO (2) TYPED PAGES describing your involvement, commitment, and contributions to Greek Life at Youngstown State University. Please elaborate on any areas within your chapter or Greek community in which you demonstrated improvement and growth. Also, explain how these co-curricular activities related to enhancing your leadership skills and personal outlook concerning Greek Life.

IFC Delegate of the Year

IFC

IFC Delegate of the Year: recognizes an IFC delegate for his contributions to the IFC community and his individual chapter. The applicant must have served on IFC as a delegate, officer or as a committee member and held an office in his respective chapter.

Name of Applicant:

Banner ID:

Cell Phone:

Email:

Chapter Affiliation:

Individual applicants must submit no more than a (1) page answer to each of the following questions below.

  1. List all offices you have held within your chapter.
  1. What contributions have you made to the IFC Council and your chapter over the last year?
  1. Elaborate on any areas within your chapter and the IFC community in which you demonstrated personal growth and improvement.

IFC Philanthropy Award

IFC

IFC Philanthropy Award: recognizes a fraternity for outstanding monetary and service contributions to charitable and/or non-profit organizations. Philanthropy encompasses charitable fundraising events. Philanthropies can be for a number of organizations; they do not have to be solely for one organization or for the fraternity’s recognized national philanthropy. This award will be judged on the monetary contributions made by the chapter by taking the total amount of money raised and dividing that by the number of members to get the amount of money raised per person. Committee members will also consider how the chapter engaged their members throughout the planning process, membership development, building bonds of brotherhood, and how events aligned with the philanthropic philosophy (creed/mission/values) of the chapter.

Philanthropy events MUST be submitted using the online form on the Greek Life website for the committee to review them. The direct link to the form under the Chapter Reporting Tab or by using:

Chapters must submit no more than a (1) page answer to each of the following questions below.

  1. The five key stages of effective, meaningful service include community voice, orientation and training, meaningful action, reflection, and evaluation. Please describe how the chapter implements the five components into service-learning for the membership.
  2. Describe how the chapter engaged the members throughout the planning process through the conclusion and debriefing of the events and the skills that members took away from the planning process and/or events.
  3. Describe your events and how they align with the chapter’s and Interfraternity Council’s philanthropic philosophy.
  4. Describe the progress and improvements your chapter has made in the philanthropic efforts over this past year.

Panhellenic Delegate of the Year

NPC

Panhellenic Delegate of the Year: recognizes a Panhellenic delegate for her contributions to the Panhellenic community and her individual chapter. The applicant must have served on Panhel as a delegate, officer or as a committee member and held an office in her respective chapter.

Name of Applicant:

Banner ID:

Cell Phone:

Email:

Chapter Affiliation:

Individual applicants must submit no more than a (1) page answer to each of the following questions below.

  1. List all offices you have held within your chapter.
  1. What contributions have you made to the Panhellenic Council and your chapter over the last year?
  1. Elaborate on any areas within your chapter and the Panhellenic community in which you demonstrated personal growth and improvement.

Panhellenic Service Award

NPC

Panhellenic Service Award: recognizes a sorority that that displays the highest level of involvement in the Panhellenic Community. They are the group that gives so willingly of their time to both their community and philanthropic endeavors. The sorority’s best overall service program, the chapter’s inclusion of service learning, the chapter’s demonstrated and explained philosophy (creed/mission/values) on service, and the service contributions will be considered for this award. At least two events that had 51% of the chapter in attendance must be incorporated in the answers to the questions listed.

Philanthropy events MUST be submitted using the online form on the Greek Life website for the committee to review them. The direct link to the form under the Chapter Reporting Tab or by using:

Chapters must submit no more than a (1) page answer to each of the following questions below.

  1. Please describe the chapter’s philosophy on community service and how community service is encouraged in the chapter.
  1. Describe your best overall service program and how it has evolved or developed from previous years.
  1. The five key stages of effective, meaningful service include community voice, orientation and training, meaningful action, reflection, and evaluation. Please describe how the chapter implements the five components into service-learning for the membership.

Sorority “Woman of the Year”

NPC

Sorority “Woman of the Year” Award: recognizes the premiere female leader within the Greek community at Youngstown State University. Demonstrated academic and peer leadership, within the Greek, campus, and surrounding communities will be considered. Applicants are required to have served on Panhel as a delegate, officer or as a committee member and served as an officer in her respective chapter. Please answer the following questions with the intent that the judges will consider the growth, connection to chapter values, accomplishments, and personal and professional development over the past year.

Name of Applicant:

Banner ID:

Cell Phone:

Email:

Chapter Affiliation:

Individual applicants must submit no more than a (1) page answer to each of the following questions below.

1.List leadership positions and involvement within the chapter and Greek community. Please include dates of involvement, and denote(*) executive council leadership positions. Describe your accomplishments while involved in these roles.

2.List all affiliations, involvement experiences, and leadership roles with other campus organizations (non-Greek). Describe your accomplishments in these roles.

3.Describe your involvement in community service activities.

4.List any honors and/or awards received.

5.Provide an essay of NO MORE THAN TWO (2) TYPED PAGES describing your involvement, commitment, and contributions to Greek Life at Youngstown State University. Please elaborate on any areas within your chapter or Greek community in which you demonstrated improvement and growth. Also, explain how these co-curricular activities related to enhancing your leadership skills and personal outlook concerning Greek Life.