(Oxford, Ohio) Each year, Delta Zeta honors the members and chapters who exemplify the very best of Delta Zeta. Through our annual awards, we shine a light on their outstanding service, leadership and philanthropic efforts.
These honors represent the highest level of recognition within the Sorority. Congratulations to all of this year’s national award winners!
Community Impact Through Philanthropy – Individual Award
Tallula Doherty, Zeta Pi, University of Georgia
Community Impact Through Service – Individual Award
Erin Gartner, Xi Tau, Millersville University
Jamie Bero, Epsilon Theta, PennWest/Clarion
Achoth Award
Jill Bishop Brock, Omicron Mu, University of South Carolina/Upstate
Pat Crowe, Delta Pi, Emporia State University
Phyllis Snape Favorite, Xi, University of Cincinnati
Amy Huber, Epsilon Kappa, University of Wisconsin/Whitewater
Jean Gileno Lloyd, Delta, DePauw University
Jennifer Perry Plante, Epsilon Epsilon, California State University/Fresno
Grace Mason Lundy Award
Alexandra Clary, Omicron Mu, University of South Carolina/Upstate
Katherine Deskey, Xi Upsilon, Northeastern University
Kyra Enders, Delta Theta, University of Houston
Mariadny Garza, Theta Omicron, University of Texas/Rio Grande Valley
Cayden Hinde, Rho Alpha, Murray State University
Skilee Soto, Omicron Alpha, St. Mary’s University
Florence Hood Miner Award
Evelyn Durkee, Delta Sigma, Truman State University
Dana Hall, Delta Alpha, California State University/Long Beach
Hannah Melton, Lambda Alpha, Arkansas Tech University
Madeliene Patragas, Kappa Xi, Duquesne University
Emily Warren, Rho Alpha, Murray State University
Rilyn Wonnell, Pi Omicron, Indiana University/Indianapolis
Alice C. Huenefeld Award
Anje Pope Newbold, Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama, College Chapter Director for Pi Alpha, University of Florida
Community Impact Through Philanthropy – Chapter Award
Kappa Tau, Morehead State University
Community Impact Through Service – Chapter Award
Greenville Alumnae Chapter (SC)
Caryatides Awards
Beta Gamma, University of Louisville
Delta Theta, University of Houston
Epsilon, Indiana University
Gamma Kappa, Kent State University
Lambda Alpha, Arkansas Tech University
Zeta Phi, Slippery Rock University
Margaret Huenefeld Pease Council Award
The Dayton Alumnae Chapter (OH)
Myrtle Graeter Hinkly Council Award
The San Antonio Alumnae Chapter (TX)
Betty Heusch Agler President’s Award
Theta Iota, Western Carolina University
Alpha Sigma, Florida State University
Gertrude Houk Fariss Award
Kappa Alpha, Nicholls State University and the Bayou Area Alumnae Chapter (LA)
Adelaide See Loving Cup
Omicron Mu, University of South Carolina/Upstate
Pi Psi, California State University/San Marcos
Omicron Alpha, St. Mary’s University
Genevieve Schmitt Memorial Plaque
Beta Delta, University of South Carolina
Epsilon Xi, University of Central Arkansas
Zeta Pi, University of Georgia
Heritage Cup Award
Alpha, Miami University
Crest Awards
Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama
Beta Gamma, University of Louisville
Delta Theta, University of Houston
Gamma Delta, Pennsylvania State University
Gamma Kappa, Kent State University
Kappa Alpha, Nicholls State University
Xi Nu, Tarleton State University
Founders Award
Kappa Alpha, Nicholls State University
Council Award
Gamma Delta, Pennsylvania State University
About Delta Zeta
Delta Zeta Sorority is a global women’s organization whose shared values support a vision to truly inspire action and impact lives through leadership, service and philanthropy. Founded on Miami University’s campus in Oxford, Ohio in 1902, the Sorority has more than 300,000 members in the United States and Canada. The Delta Zeta Foundation, a non-profit organization, makes possible gifts and support for scholarships, leadership, philanthropy and education. The Delta Zeta National Housing Corporation provides safe housing and chapter facilities for more than 2,000 collegiate students on more than 70 campuses. Learn more about our mission at deltazeta.org. For more information about the Delta Zeta Foundation, visit deltazeta.org/foundation.
For more information, please contact Cindy Menges, Chief Executive Officer, at [email protected].
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