2008 CONVENTION AWARDS

Certificate for Alumnae Excellence
Atlanta
Dayton
North Central Texas
Plano-Collin County
St. Louis
Surfing Sisters

Silver Awards for Alumnae Excellence
Columbia South Carolina
Greater Seattle
Houston
Huntsville
Long Beach
Pasadena-Foothill

Silver Award for Philanthropy - Alumnae Chapters
Huntsville Alumnae Chapter
Long Beach Alumnae Chapter
Pasadena-Foothill Alumnae Chapter
North Central Texas Alumnae Chapter
Surfing Sisters Alumnae Chapter
Westchester Alumnae Chapter

Certificate for Philanthropy - Alumnae Chapters
Atlanta Alumnae Chapter
Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter
Greater Seattle Alumnae Chapter
Houston Alumnae Chapter
Lawrence Alumnae Chapter
Orange County Alumnae Chapter

The Achoth Award is given to specially selected alumnae who have demonstrated, by long and faithful service, their continued loyalty to Delta Zeta, particularly in their local communities.
Elizabeth Williams Abel, Lambda Kappa
Linda Schaefer Allen, Kappa Beta
Ilah Cline Anderson, Beta Tau
Irene Leslie Bush, Alpha Sigma
Joanne Reilly Bushey, Kappa
Suzanne Trimble Cloore, Kappa
Pamela McClure Cronenwett, Alpha Alpha
Helene Johnson Cushenan, Beta Omega
Susan Hein Feuerherm, Epsilon Kappa
Marlene Thompson Gilpin, Delta Nu
Jennifer Carpenter Hanley, Delta
Judy Harwell, Zeta Psi
Linda Singer Keefe, Epsilon Upsilon
Nancy Greene Lackey, Alpha Gamma
Patricia Mays Lins, Zeta Rho
Peggy Burnett Moore, Alpha Gamma
Susan Norman, Zeta
Mary Louise DeCasper Shannon, Alpha Sigma
Doris Wheeler Sisk, Gamma Upsilon
Beverly Carlson Swanson, Beta Tau
Jane Harrison Telder, Gamma Pi
Rita DiLucia Warfield, Kappa Xi
Elizabeth Miller Wood, Theta
Kenna Howell Worthington, Mu

Silver Award for Academic Excellence
Ohio Wesleyan University, Alpha Rho
University of Hartford, Pi Beta
Loyola Marymount University, Xi Omicron
West Chester University, Iota Rho

Certificate for Academic Excellence
Clarkson University, Xi Rho
Eureka College, Pi
Georgia State University, Delta Delta
Randolph Macon College, Omicron Zeta
Western Illinois University, Epsilon Omicron

Certificates for Philanthropy Excellence
Western Michigan University, Gamma Pi
Columbus State University, Lambda Psi
Drexel University, Epsilon Zeta
University of Georgia, Zeta Pi
Indiana University, Epsilon
University of Louisville, Beta Gamma
University of Alabama-Huntsville, Lambda Kappa

Silver Awards for Philanthropy Excellence
Frostburg State University, Omicron Pi
Wayne State University, Epsilon Sigma
Old Dominion University, Theta Phi
Loyola-Marymount University, Xi Omicron
University of Florida, Pi Alpha

Superior Membership Awards
Duquesne University, Kappa Xi
Muhlenberg College, Xi Iota
University of Pittsburgh, Omicron
St. Mary's University, Omicron Alpha

Alice C. Huenefeld Award
presented at to an outstanding College Chapter Director who has given long and dedicated service to her chapter
Jamie Bero, Epsilon Theta, College Chapter Director, Clarion University, Epsilon Theta Chapter

Caryatides Awards
Randolph Macon College, Omicron Zeta
Kent State University, Gamma Kappa
University of Florida, Pi Alpha
DePaul University, Theta Theta
Winthrop University, Lambda Sigma
Clemson University, Pi Epsilon

Mary Margaret Huenefeld Pease Council Award
was established in tribute to her service as National President, Editor of The LAMP of Delta Zeta, and other national offices.  This traveling trophy shall be given to a small alumnae chapter which has excelled in all areas of alumnae work.
Pasadena-Foothill Alumnae Chapter

Myrtle Graeter Hinkly Council Award, a gift from the Texas Delta Zetas, was established in tribute to her years of service, two different periods as National President and two different periods as National Treasurer.  This traveling trophy shall be given to a large alumnae chapter that has excelled in all areas of alumnae work.
Huntsville Alumnae Chapter

Betty Heusch Agler President's Award shall be an outstanding achievement award given at each convention to a chapter which has shown special achievement or has handled an unusual/critical situation in an exemplary manner, bringing credit to Delta Zeta in general and its chapter members individually.
Drexel University, Epsilon Zeta

Gertrude Houk Farris Award was established in her name in recognition of her many years of service to Delta Zeta as National President and as a Panhellenic leader.  This traveling trophy shall be presented jointly to recognize outstanding alumnae-collegiate chapter programming and activity.
Arizona State University, Pi Zeta, and the Phoenix Valley Alumnae Chapter

Adelaide See Loving Cup, given to a chapter which has shown unusual improvement since the last National Convention.  This improvement may be in any specific area or a combination of areas.
Stephen F. Austin, Zeta Psi

Genevieve Schmitt Memorial Plaque was established by her chapter her honor as an outstanding member, and shall be given to the college chapter with the highest academic rating. 
Ohio Wesleyan University, Alpha Rho

Certificate Awards for Financial Excellence
Nebraska Wesleyan, Beta Tau
Wayne State University, Epsilon Sigma
Morehead State University, Kappa Tau
Frostburg University, Omicron Pi

Certificate Awards for New Member Education Excellence
Georgia State University, Delta Delta
University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Beta Lambda
University of San Francisco, Xi Lambda
Millersville University, Xi Tau
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Beta Tau
Northeastern University, Xi Upsilon
University of Louisville, Beta Gamma

The Crest Awards, presented to outstanding college chapters that have excelled consistently in all areas of programming.
Loyola-Marymount, Xi Omicron
University of Georgia, Zeta Pi
Georgia State University, Delta Delta
Louisiana State University, Sigma

The Founders Award is given to the chapter or chapters with a high record of achievement over the previous two-year period.
Loyola-Marymount, Xi Omicron
Georgia State University, Delta Delta

Grace Mason Lundy Award Recipients for 2007-2008
Amy Louise Klinner - Auburn University, Beta Xi Chapter
Ingrid Nicole McCallister - Eastern Illinois University, Gamma Nu Chapter
Jennifer Christina Rindge - Loyola-Marymount University, Xi Omicron Chapter
Dalene Marie Scott - Youngstown State University, Kappa Chi Chapter
Kelly Colleen Stewart - Drexel University, Epsilon Zeta Chapter
Emily Grace Weese - Shepherd University, Kappa Mu Chapter

2008 Florence Hood Miner Award Recipients
Natalie Brooks, Beta Tau Chapter, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Rebecca Ensley, Pi Zeta Chapter, Arizona State University
Mary Ann Hollander, Zeta Rho Chapter, William Jewell College
Rebekah Stefanski, Zeta Psi Chapter, Stephen F. Austin State University
Jennifer Walker, Epsilon Sigma Chapter, Wayne State University
Kristine Westman, Xi Eta Chapter, Northwood University

Silver Awards for Quota
Chapters recognized for achieving 25-48 years of consecutive quota

25 years:
University of Washington, Kappa

27 years:
Baldwin-Wallace College, Gamma Alpha

29 years:
University of Southern Indiana, Lambda Beta
University of Louisville, Beta Gamma

30 years:
Auburn University, Beta Xi
Georgia State University, Delta Delta

31 years:
University of Virginia, Lambda Delta
Indiana University, Epsilon

33 years:
Iowa State University, Beta Kappa
University of North Carolina/Charlotte, Kappa Phi

42 years:
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Beta Tau

44 years:
University of Houston, Delta Theta

46 years:
Miami University, Alpha

48 years:
Louisiana State University, Sigma

Foundation Awards

Lisbeth Innis Francis Award, honoring Lisbeth Innis Francis, National President, 1971-73, is for Chapter, excellence in overall philanthropy. 
Omicron Pi, Frostburg Univ.

Margaret Huenfeld Pease Foundation Award, honoring Margaret Huenefeld Pease, National President, 1934-36, is for chapter excellence in local philanthropy. Zeta Pi, University of Georgia

The Heritage Cup is presented to the college and/or alumnae chapter which has contributed significantly and most effectively to the Delta Zeta National Historical Museum in Oxford Ohio.
Zeta Lambda, East Carolina University

Joan Dondrea Lowry Public Relations Award, honoring Joan Dondrea Lowry, Foundation President for 1977 to 1985, is for collegiate or alumnae chapter excellence in overall public relations.
Huntsville Alumnae Chapter

Arlene Marshall Tribute Award honors Arlene Newman Marshall, Foundation President, 1983-87, and is given to a collegiate or alumnae chapter, with significant and commendable outreach to others in their community.
   Greater Seattle Alumnae Chapter
   Surfing Sisters
   Epsilon Chapter at Indiana University

Mary Margaret Fore Alumna Award, honoring Mary Margaret Calhoun Fore, National President from 1985 to 1987, is presented to the alumna who has worked the hardest and has raised the most money for her alumnae chapter's philanthropic project.  A majority of the proceeds must have been given to the Delta Zeta Foundation.
    Hope Corizzo of the Surfing Sisters

Katie Blanche Masters Stallworth Award, honoring Katie Blanche Masters Stallworth, who was Foundation President from 1970 to 1975, is for a large alumnae chapter, 51 or more members, and a small alumnae chapter, 1 to 50 members, donating the largest amount per member to Delta Zeta's major philanthropies.
   Large chapter recipient - Long Beach Alumnae Chapter
   Small chapter recipient - Toledo Alumnae Chapter

Gail Patrick Award honoring Gail Patrick, Foundation Trustee from 1961 to 1969 and Woman of the Year for 1962, actress, television producer and philanthropist, is for chapter excellence in overall philanthropy.
  Huntsville Alumnae Chapter

Myrtle Graeter Hinkly Foundation Award, honoring Myrtle Graeter Hinkly, National President from 1928 to 1934, and again from 1938 to 1940, is for chapter excellence in a local philanthropy.
    Pasadena Foothills Alumnae Chapter

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