CHAPTER & INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Crown of Excellence Chapter Winner — Theta Tau, Capital University, OH

Collegiate, Chapter & Individual Awards

THE CROWN OF EXCELLENCE is the highest award bestowed on a collegiate chapter. The Crown of Excellence Chapter has demonstrated the highest level of achievement of all four-star chapters.

THETA TAU, CAPITAL UNIVERSITY, OH

2021-22 Collegiate Chapter Awards

ASPIRE CHAPTERS have members who have shown a commitment to each other, their chapter and the national organization by upholding the high ideals of the Sorority. Beta Theta, Central Michigan University Zeta Lambda, Rowan University, NJ Epsilon Phi, Indiana University Theta Kappa, Texas A&M University Kingsville

SEEK CHAPTERS have members who have built on that commitment and have embraced the responsibility of membership to ensure that the Sorority remains strong.

Zeta Gamma, Gannon University, PA Theta Lambda, Frostburg State University, MD Alpha Beta, Truman State University, MO Delta Kappa, University of Southern Indiana Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS

ATTAIN CHAPTERS have members who have vowed fully to uphold their role, responsibility and commitment to being an energizing influence in the future of their chapter and Alpha Sigma Alpha. Nu Nu, Drexel University, PA Theta Eta, Rodgers State University, OK Iota Lambda, Flagler College, FL Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS Gamma Iota, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY Gamma Chi, Bryant University, RI Theta Gamma, Christopher Newport University, VA

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Four-Star Chapters

These chapters uphold the high ideals of the Sorority in the areas of membership, academic excellence, finances, membership education, chapter operations, philanthropy, national meetings, ritual, organizational image, national bylaws, policies and procedures, advisory board and alumnae involvement.

Iota Gamma, Ramapo College of New Jersey Alpha, Longwood University, VA Zeta Nu, Moravian University, PA Zeta Eta, Rockhurst University, MO Theta Tau, Capital University, OH

Recruitment Excellence Award Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Recruitment Excellence Award Theta Upsilon, Boise State University, ID Sidney Gremillion Allen Panhellenic Award Iota Gamma, Ramapo College of New Jersey Rose Marie Fellin Financial Excellence Award Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Dr. S. June Smith Service & Giving Award Theta Tau, Capital University, OH Academic Excellence Award – Spring 2021 Zeta Gamma, Gannon University, PA Academic Excellence Award – Fall 2021 Zeta Eta, Rockhurst University, MO

PHOENIX BEST FEATURE AWARD WINNERS

Justine Wan, NN Lisa Argento Boyer, EN Anjelica Fiol, ZΦ Hanan Stiff, BN Spring 2022 Phoenix: Alpha Sigma Alpha — Grappling with Our Past, Looking Towards a Better Future

Alumnae Chapter Crown of Excellence Winner - Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter

2021-22 Alumnae Chapter Awards

ALUMNAE CROWN OF EXCELLENCE Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter

Outstanding Membership Growth Award Springfield Alumnae Chapter, MO

Outstanding Alumnae Panhellenic Engagement Award Chicago North Suburban Alumnae Chapter

Outstanding Service & Giving Award Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter, FL

Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Support Award Greater Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter, FL

Outstanding Programs Award Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Communications Excellence Award Central Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter

Star Recognition Ark-La-Tex Alumnae Chapter Springfield Alumnae Chapter, MO Crown Recognition Boston Alumnae Chapter Buffalo Alumnae Chapter, NY Central Arizona Alumnae Chapter Central Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter Charlotte Alumnae Chapter, NC Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter Chicago North Suburban Alumnae Chapter Chicago West Alumnae Chapter Country Roads West Virginia Alumnae Chapter Dallas Alumnae Chapter Greater Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Greater Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter Greater Denver Alumnae Chapter Greater Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter, FL Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter Philadelphia Metro Alumnae Chapter Pittsburg Alumnae Chapter, KS Rhode Island Alumnae Chapter Richmond Alumnae Chapter, VA Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter, FL Tidewater Virginia Alumnae Chapter Western Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter

Outstanding New Member Award Isabella Weingartz, Delta Nu-B Chapter at Kettering University, MI “Isabella lives up to Alpha Sigma Alpha’s core values through her devotion to all activities. She always follows through on what she commits to throughout all of her different obligations on campus and displays personal commitment and accountability wherever she goes. Not only that but Isabella’s ability to make a continuous effort to spend time with sisters and friends, while being so involved exemplifies her ability to manage balance and relationships. She is driven by her strong character and her mission to love life and joyously live.”

Generous Spirit Award Kate Foreman, Nu Nu Chapter at Drexel University, PA “Kate fills her days with satisfying activity by giving back to the Philadelphia and New Jersey communities. In the Nu Nu Chapter, Kate participated in Special Olympics Fall Fest cheering on volleyball players and helping to coach the game as well as Carnival for a Cause to raise money. She also volunteered at the Race Like a Girl Event on campus for Girls on the Run helping to fundraise with raffle baskets and selling T-shirts. Outside of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Kate is the service vice president of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority and works with organizations such as Project HOME, The Bethesda Project, and Books Through Bars. She also is the community service chairman for Drexel’s Mastering Cosmetics and has donated more than 100 blankets and $300 worth of period products.”

Outstanding Athlete Award Madison Brunson, Theta Chi Chapter at Methodist University, NC “Madison hails from Saint Petersburg, FL and currently dominates the field for the Methodist University Women’s soccer team in Fayetteville, NC. When she is not playing soccer, working out in the gym, studying in the library, or working, she serves as the Theta Chi vice president of public relations & recruitment.”

Frost Fidelity Award Abigail Kyle, Beta Nu Chapter at Murray State University, KY “Abigail was nominated for the Frost Fidelity Award because she is constantly showing her character and concern for others by putting others first and always checking in with our members’ well-being. Abigail creates a space for members to feel important and reminds sisters of the vows they took during initiation and she is a true reflection of the organization’s mission and purpose.”

Elizabeth Bird Small Award Carleigh Stallcup, Theta Eta Chapter at Rogers State University, OK “Carleigh’s Alpha Sigma Alpha experience and the way she lives her life is the true definition of self-confidence, self-control and self-sacrifice. Through her efforts in and out of Alpha Sigma Alpha and her thoughtful servant leadership, she expresses gratitude for every member of the chapter.”

Brenda Rua Chappell Outstanding Advisor Award Brenda Rua Chappell, Chapter Advisor for Eta Eta Chapter at Pittsburg State University “During her tenure as the chapter advisor, the Eta Eta Chapter has won almost 40 awards from the national organization, including the Crown of Excellence four out of the last ten years. Her impact as an advisor has benefited Alpha Sigma Alpha members greatly, and the Pittsburg State community has noticed as well…Brenda’s care and concern for others is a true testament to her patience and belief that everyone has something valuable to offer the world. Perhaps her greatest triumph is that she continues to be a cancer survivor. Her strength and bravery in fighting cancer…twice…has inspired women all around her.”

In addition to being named the recipient, the award was renamed after Brenda in honor of her years of service.

Outstanding Fraternity & Sorority Advisor Award Jim Gulbranson, Coordinator of Greek Life at Northwest Missouri State University “Jim is a Lambda Chi Alpha, and he absolutely lives by word and deed of showing care and concern for others. Since beginning his career at Northwest Jim has had the ability to challenge old ways of thinking in a way that allows students to learn through the process and still feel supported. He’s led the charge to make positive changes within the campus community and he's impacted hundreds of students in his work as the coordinator of Greek Life. Jim’s personal support of our Phi Phi Chapter and the national organization is a partnership we are honored to have and proud to recognize him as one of our lifetime supporters.”

Agape Award Lisa Argento Boyer

Epsilon Nu, State University of New York – Brockport Lisa joined the Epsilon Nu Chapter at the State University of New York – Brockport and has served Alpha Sigma Alpha in a variety of roles including province director, recruitment leader, Panhellenic liaison and secretary of the Greater Rochester Alumnae Chapter. Inspired by her father’s work with the Divine Nine, Lisa is passionate about promoting the Greek experience and has focused her efforts on creating community among alumnae of all NPC groups. Lisa has served a remarkable 13 years collectively as the Alumnae Chapter City Panhellenic Delegate for Greater Rochester and Brockport and has represented Alpha Sigma Alpha as an NPC Area Advisor. Lisa has brought her passion for inclusivity and allyship to our organization. She led a team of dedicated members to research and write the history of Alpha Sigma Alpha through a DEI lens that appeared in a Phoenix article earlier this year. Her clarity and compassion in that process has helped our organization to acknowledge our past and look towards a more inclusive future.

Agape Award Leah Dooley Eickhoff

Alpha Beta, Truman State University, MO Over the course of her membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha, Leah has contributed to almost every aspect of the Sorority. She worked on headquarters staff as a leadership consultant right after graduating, and more recently as program coordinator where she brought her strategic and data-driven mindset to ensuring our curriculum and programming was impactful and high quality. Leah has volunteered at the chapter level as an advisor, at the region level as an education and recruitment leader, and at the national level on the Ritual coaching team and currently as the data study team leader. If that wasn’t enough, Leah also represented Alpha Sigma Alpha as an NPC Area Advisor and now serves as the College Panhellenics Committee Area Advisor Coordinator with NPC. All these experiences have given Leah an incredible depth of knowledge about higher education and fraternities and sororities. Anyone who has worked with Leah on a project or team knows that she brings this knowledge, and high expectations, to anything she is involved in. She consistently challenges others around her to aim for their absolute best. Leah also loves the Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha. She helped create and deliver Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Service Immersion Experience for five years and during that time she made sure the every moment of that service experience was rooted in our ritual.

Agape Award Caelee Gibbs Lehman

Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS At Emporia State University Caelee served as social chairman, standards chairman, vice president of programming & ritual, vice president of membership education, and vice president of public relations & recruitment. After graduation, Caelee wasted no time jumping into her alumnae experience. She has volunteered at the region level as a recruitment coaching team member and Panhellenic liaison. She served as president of the Greater Omaha Alumnae Chapter and later the vice president of the Greater Topeka Area Alumnae Chapter. Prior to the structural changes within NPC, Caelee served as third and then second alternate delegate, then went on to represent Alpha Sigma Alpha as an Area Advisor.

In more recent years, Caelee has put her strategic thinking skills to work as a member of the nominating committee and the board & leadership advancement committee. She is currently leading the community college structure task force as they explore the potential for future expansion. Caelee takes nothing for granted and approaches every volunteer opportunity, friendship, and task with gratitude and purpose.

Hermes Society Honorary Member Christine Torbert

Ramey, Epsilon Tau, University of Maryland Christine always strives to continue learning and expanding her knowledge of the complicated world around us. Her background and undergraduate degree are in nursing but when she considered pursuing a master’s degree, she wanted to challenge herself and obtained an MBA.

She has combined these two areas in her current work where she examines how health equity issues and social conditions impact families, generations and communities. By learning about her own privilege and listening to individuals who may be underserved or have skepticism about the health care system, she hopes to understand how to bridge those gaps and help individuals and their communities achieve their highest level of health. Christine holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marymount University and a Master’s in Business Administration in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. She completed a certification in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace from the University of South Florida and is pursuing a second certificate from the University of South Florida in ethical leadership. She has co-authored several publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals focused on the social determinants of health and health inequality. Christine currently serves as the Region 9 finance leader and is a member of the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter where she has served as secretary and editor.

Evelyn G. Bell Award Patti Blunt Vollbrecht,

Delta Zeta, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

Patti Vollbrecht started her leadership journey at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, where she helped found the Delta Zeta Chapter when she found no other chapter met her needs. She served as Delta Zeta’s founding president and membership director. In her over 50 years of membership, her commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha is demonstrated by her ongoing desire to grow our organization and spread its influence. Her love and enthusiasm for the Sorority led to the recruitment of five women—including her daughter—to join ASA through alumnae initiation. She built an alumnae chapter from scratch as well as helped form the Milwaukee Alumnae Panhellenic. In her current role as a member of the alumnae coaching team, she continues to ensure our members have the best experience possible. Her smile, warmth and laughter draw others to her. She is a staple at region events such as District Day and The Academy, an inspiring small group facilitator at LDI and a crowd favorite at convention. Patti embodies our core value of enjoyment and leads by example, ensuring every interaction is both fun and informative. There is no doubt that you will walk away inspired and smiling every time you see her.

Helen Corey Award Janet Crook Conroy,

Beta Pi, Concord University, WV Janet Conroy joined the Beta Pi Chapter and she hasn’t stopped serving Alpha Sigma Alpha since. From district meeting coordinator to chapter advisor, from Foundation volunteer to alumnae coaching team member, from convention event team member to alumnae chapter president, Janet has served the organization at every level in her 30+ years as a volunteer. Whether it was during her time as province director in the late 1990s or leading the Boston Alumnae Chapter to their 100-year celebration just last year, this member is a shining light in everything she does. She is always seeking to improve herself and the world around her. A recent Harvard graduate, she personifies the idea of chasing her dreams.

Wilma Wilson Sharp Award Joanne Weber Catron,

Alpha, Longwood University, VA Initiated into the Alpha Chapter at Longwood University, Joanne would go on to be the membership advisor for the chapter over a 14-year period. She has served the Sorority in numerous capacities including district meeting coordinator, convention planning team member and leader, volunteer management team member, service & giving coaching team leader, and national vice president of membership on national council. In addition to her long list of volunteer positions within Alpha Sigma Alpha, Joanne has also volunteered for more than 20 years as a Special Olympics coach, fundraising and promoting access for athletes of all abilities. Professionally, Joanne has been an educator for over 30 years. She has dedicated her life to special education, providing support to children and their families. She now provides training and support to fellow educators. Throughout her three decades as an Alpha Sigma Alpha volunteer, she has embodied our secret motto and provided a living example of what it means to live our values.

Recognition of Eminence Award Morgan David

Hager, Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas Morgan is a knowledgeable and respected environmental scientist and engineer who has committed herself to the ethical, responsible, and sustainable production of energy. She earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Central Arkansas and a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Arkansas. After receiving her master’s degree, Morgan was selected to be part of a four-person engineering team and took part in a global engineering training program. This launched a 10-year career at Murphy Oil, where, across the organization, she improved health, safety and environmental awareness, upheld the highest rates of compliance, and implemented a drone task force to provide quick and comprehensive incident response and compliance onshore, offshore and internationally. Morgan’s efforts have included participation and input to numerous steering committees to devise strategies for health, safety and environmental improvements in the gas and oil industry, including Harvard University and the United Nations. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Engineering Foundation and the North American Energy Transition Advisory Board, in addition to consulting with the President of the United States on environmental issues. Morgan currently serves as the vice president for health, safety, environment, and regulatory at Chesapeake Energy in Oklahoma City, OK, where, in 2020, she received the award for Best Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainable Development from World Oil for leading the development of the Hazardous Atmosphere Reduction Plug, a life-saving device that reduces potential harmful inhalation of carcinogenic components and one of the year’s most groundbreaking developments in her industry. Morgan credits Alpha Sigma Alpha for helping shape her foundation of lifelong learning and development and still today will cite our four aims. To honor that experience, she has continued to support her collegiate chapter, Beta Lambda, where the chapter room is named after her.