The following awards WILL require a submission packet from the Chapter. Please be sure to review the requirements carefully and contact Erin Wilensky Caldwell, Director of Member Education, with any questions at Caldwell@chiphi.org. You can also reach out to your Field Executive.
THOMAS GEHRING AWARD FOR CHAPTER EXCELLENCE
The 1980 Chi Phi Congress passed a resolution to recognize Chi Phi’s outstanding Chapters annually. The Award for Chapter Excellence was named after Dr. Thomas Gehring, Iota Delta 1960, who served as Grand Zeta until his death. The Gehring Award recognizes Chapters which exemplify the characteristics that define the standards by which other Chapters should be evaluated.
- Applicants for the Gehring award should strive to apply for at least 2 other Chapter Awards
- Provide a year in review narrative that addresses the Chapter’s challenges, achievements, improvements, and overall journey during the 2016-2017 academic year.
- A letter detailing why the Chapter is deserving of the Gehring Award.
- List of short and long term Chapter goals with progress updates on each.
- Description of risk management policies and how the Chapter exceeds in this area.
- Description of all philanthropy and community service events hosted and/or participated in throughout the year along with a description of how the Chapter’s efforts have made a positive impact on the community.
- Description of how the Chapter has worked on Alumni engagement and outreach and the effects of those efforts.
- Description of all Total Membership Education performed throughout the year along with a description of how these educational sessions have made a positive impact on the Chapter and/or community.
- Identifies participation at National Programming events (i.e. Alphas Academy, Regional Leadership Alliances, and College of Excellence) and discusses the impact these programs have had on the Chapter.
- Three (3) Letters of recommendation from Key Alumni, Community Leaders, and University Administrators.
BATES BLOCK CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AWARD
Named for E. Bates Block, a former Grand Alpha, Grand Gamma, and Grand Eta, this award is presented annually to the Chi Phi Chapter that has demonstrated the best participation, visibility, and involvement in the leadership of extracurricular activities, student functions, and interrelated programs that promote good will and strengthen their respective College or University.
- Address achievements, successes, and improvements made by the Chapter regarding campus involvement during the 2016-2017 academic year. Why is the Chapter deserving of this award? How is your campus involvement different or superior?
- List and provide a description of all activities on your campus led by or participated in by Chi Phi Brothers.
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation by Alumni Volunteers and/or University Administrators.
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC SERVICE AWARD
This award recognizes Chapters that have achieved an exceptional impact on their communities through actual service (as opposed to just financial donations).
- List and provide a description of all philanthropy efforts (including dollars raised) and/or community service efforts (including total number of service hours) led by or participated in by Chi Phi members.
- At least two (2) letters of recommendation by Alumni Volunteers, University Administrators, and/or organizations with which the Chapter sponsored.
AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
This award is given to Chapters that have a significant influence on the success of Chi Phi’s official philanthropy as adopted by Congress: The Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
- List and provide a description of all involvement with the Boys and Girls Club throughout the 2016-2017 academic year. Detailed submission should address types of activities, number of Brothers involved, hours (if applicable, money) donated, and impact made on the community.
- At least two (2) letters of recommendation by Alumni Volunteers, University Administrators and/or a representative from the BGCA.
PHILANTHROPIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award recognizes Chapters that achieve an overall level of philanthropic success, on all levels and in all ways.
- Address achievements, successes, and improvements made by the chapter in the area of philanthropy and/or community service during the 2016-2017 academic year. Why is the chapter deserving of this award?
- List and provide a description of all philanthropy efforts (including dollars raised) and/or community service efforts (including total number of service hours) led by or participated in by Chi Phi members.
- At least two (2) letters of recommendation from Alumni Volunteers, University Administrators, and/or representatives from organizations impacted.
Please note: Hours spent holding a fundraising event will not be considered community service hours.
AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
The Award for Outstanding Risk Management Practices was established by the 140th Congress of the Fraternity to recognize those Chi Phi Chapters which demonstrate excellence in overall risk management programming and practices. The award will be given to a Chapter that excels in the definition and implementation of their Social Event Policy plan and Crisis Management Plan as well as the level of education provided to all members and the community regarding best risk management practices.
- Submit copies of the Social Policy Plan, Guest lists, Crisis Management Plan, along with all Risk Management Programs hosted throughout the 2016-2017 academic year.
- Detailed description of how these policies are implemented, successes and challenges faced in regards to risk management, chapter goals to achieve stronger risk management practices within the Chapter and/or the community, and steps the Chapter is taken to meet those goals.
- At least two (2) letters of recommendation from Alumni Volunteers and or University Administrators.
The following awards WILL NOT require a submission packet from the Chapter. Selections for the below awards will be chosen from Accreditation submissions. Contact Erin Wilensky Caldwell, Director of Member Education, with any questions at Caldwell@chiphi.org.
OUTSTANDING TOTAL MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM
At the 149th Chi Phi Congress in Austin, Texas, this award was approved in order to recognize Chapters who have implemented outstanding, comprehensive total membership education programming which incorporates education for the betterment of fraternal understanding, personal development, and leadership development.
OUTSTANDING ALUMNI EVENT
At the 149th Chi Phi Congress in Austin, Texas, this award was approved in order to recognize an outstanding Chapter Event that promotes positive Alumni relations. The event will be reviewed for effort, outreach, and impact made on both the Alumni and Undergraduate men.
OUTSTANDING NEWSLETTER AWARD
This award is designed to recognize the achievements, successes, and improvements in the area of Alumni newsletter development. The newsletters will be reviewed for pertinent and relevant content along with Alumni outreach and engagement.
OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC RELATIONS
This award is designed to recognize those Chapters that have excelled in promoting the values of the Fraternity through various social media outlets (website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). The Chapter’s public relations and communications efforts will be reviewed for level of activity, engagement, and promotion of values and philanthropic/service efforts.
