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Central Region Awards
Awards Description Required
Documentation Submitted to
Reviewed/Selected by:
Attendance Award (Trophy)
Given to the undergraduate and graduate chapters with the
highest number of Sorors in attendance at the Central
Region Conference
N/A N/A Financial Officers
Carrie Filer Davis Award (Trophy)
Given to the undergraduate and graduate chapters with the
highest percentage for increased membership. Will be
presented at 2013 Area Meetings for 2012-2013
sorority year.
N/A N/A Financial Officers
**Certificate of Recognition
Given to the undergraduate and graduate Sorors for
meritorious service
Letter of Recommendation from the Chapter
Basileus
Awards & Achievement Committee
Syntaktes & UCC/Awards & Achievement Committee
Hattie Redford Scrapbook
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place trophies Chapter Annual
Report
Awards & Achievement Committee
Panel of External Judges
Chapter Exhibit 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place trophies Chapter Scrapbook & Chapter Annual
Report
Awards & Achievement Committee
Panel of External Judges
Ollie V. Greene Humanitarian
Award
Given each year to the Soror, Sigma affiliate or community
person who best epitomizes the life of George Washington
Carver, the great scientist and humanitarian.
Letter of recommendation
from chapter, include
pictures and articles
Awards & Achievement Committee
Awards & Achievement Committee
Dr. Annie L. Lawrence Brown
Mental Health Achievement
Award (Trophy)
Central Region elects to award yearly the Dr. Annie Lawrence Brown Mental Health Award to a Soror for outstanding service
in providing Mental Health Education to the general public
and projecting the Sigma Gamma Rho image.
Letter of recommendation
from chapter, include
pictures and articles
Awards & Achievement Committee
Awards & Achievement Committee
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Central Region Undergraduate Awards
Awards Description Required
Documentation Submitted to:
Reviewed/Selected by:
Individual Awards
Scholastic Achievement (Certificates)
Awarded to all undergraduate Sorors with a cumulative 3.0 GPA
(3.75 on a 5.0 scale) Unofficial transcript or enrollment verification
reflecting GPA is required.
Unofficial transcript for Fall 2012
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
Outstanding Scholarship
Given to undergraduate Sorors completing her freshmen,
sophomore, junior and senior year that has the highest scholastic
records of Sorors throughout the region. Official transcript required. A $200 book grant for each award
winner.
Official transcript that must show current
class year (FR, SO, JR, SR, or
undergraduate professional degree,
Pharm D, 5-6yr program)
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
Graduating Senior Award
Given to undergraduate graduating Soror having the most outstanding record in school and
Sorority activities during her undergraduate year
Documentation Record of
outstanding involvement; letter
from advisor or student life director
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
Undergraduate Rising Star
Given to an undergraduate Soror who maintains a positive attitude
in all circumstances and is exemplary in carrying out her
duties; maintains Sigma image and has shown involvement with the Sorority through the graduate chapter or regional committees
Recommended by undergraduate
advisor or regional committee chair; selected by UCC
UCC/Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
UCC/Undergraduate Concerns Committee
Undergraduate Advisor of the
Year
The graduate chapter advisor recognized for her leadership, patience, a positive attitude,
willingness to listen, and outstanding service as a role
model and mentor to her undergraduates
Recommended by the undergraduate
chapter and or UCC
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
Undergraduate of the Year
(Trophy)
Undergraduate Soror nominated by her undergraduate chapter and graduate chapter advisor, holds a 3.0 cumulative GPA (3.75 on a 5.0 scale) (or have shown a significant
increase in scholastic achievement), and who is
recognized for her demonstration as outstanding leader in her chapter and on the college
campus;
Official transcript, letter from advisor
and recommendation from campus official
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
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Central Region Undergraduate Awards
Awards Description Required
Documentation Submitted to:
Reviewed/Selected by:
Campus Greek Advisor or Campus Advisor
Recognition Certificate
Acknowledge campus advisor or Greek advisor with a certificate of
appreciation from the Region.
Letter from undergraduate
chapter with information
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
Award of Achievement
Any undergraduate Soror who received honor from her
college/university or who have given outstanding service to the institution and the Sorority. The Soror should show initiative in
helping to promote and interpret the Sorority program to the
community, Sorors and campus culture. She has a record in
recruiting and orientating new members.
Copy of award presented from
campus or community
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
Graduating Senior
Recognition
Special recognition given to all graduating seniors for the current
Sorority year who attend the Regional Conference (Dec 2012,
May 2013 and Aug 2013 graduates)
Names submission with chapter, letter
from university stating graduation
date required
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
Chapter Awards
Chapter Scholastic
Achievement-
The undergraduate chapters recognized for outstanding
scholastic achievement throughout the region. Special recognition to the chapters with the highest GPA of all Greek-
lettered organizations. Number of members in chapter must be higher than college/university student organization minimum
Formal letter from Greek or Student Affairs office is
required. Where Fall 2012 campus GPAs
are recorded.
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
Soaring Upward Recognition
Acknowledgment of the chapter who has demonstrated continuous
outstanding percentage of graduating seniors who transfer to
the alumnae chapter
Awarded by the Grammateus,
Syntaktes and UCC N/A
Grammateus, Syntaktes and UCC
Undergraduate Chapter of the Year (Trophy)
Acknowledgement of the chapter who has demonstrated an
exceptional record of overall chapter excellence. Academics,
programming, campus involvement, membership growth,
community service and chapter management; $500 regional
award
Copy of previous year's Audit for
Excellence, chapter grades, program flyers, letter from chapter and/or
advisor and pictures
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
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Central Region Undergraduate Awards
Awards Description Required
Documentation Submitted to:
Reviewed/Selected by:
Essence of Sigma Service
(Trophy)
Acknowledgement to the chapter who has demonstrated excellence
in implementing the Sorority’s national projects and programs
Copy of flyer, letter from chapter
explaining program and pictures
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
Undergraduate Program
“Vision Award” (2 awards)/
Trophy
Acknowledgement of the chapter who has demonstrated leadership
by creating a special campus based program that addresses campus issues or needs. The
campus program must have been in collaboration with another
student organization or university office. Awards given for both fall and winter campus programming.
Copy of flyer, letter from chapter or
Student Affairs office and pictures
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee
Undergraduate Concerns Committee
**Step Competition
Participation at Regional Conference; winner will participate
at Boule Step Competition *see application
Undergraduate Concerns
Committee Panel of Judges
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Central Region Scholarships
Scholarships Description Required Documentation Submitted
to: Reviewed/Selected
by:
Beatrice Fox
$1000 To one undergraduate Soror
from each region; active, financial, and in good standing with local undergraduate
chapter
Official transcript from either college/university or high
school, with a 2.5 or better, 3 letters of references, one
which verifies admittance to the college or university toward undergraduate
degree; applications may be obtained from National
Headquarters
Scholarship Committee
Scholarship Committee
Michelle B. Neal Alumnae Scholarship
$500 To one graduate Soror
pursuing advance degree; active,
financial, and in good standing with local graduate chapter
Official letter of acceptance or official transcript with a 3.0
or better; 3 letters of references; personal essay
Scholarship Committee
Scholarship Committee
Dr. LaRona J. Morris
Undergraduate Grant
$250 This annual grant established in
her name will provide two qualified Central
Region Undergraduate
members; active, financial, and in good
standing with local undergraduate
chapter
Official transcript with at least a 2.5GPA on a 4.0 scale;
personal essay; 2 letters of recommendation; and
community service documentation.
Scholarship Committee
Scholarship Committee
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Affiliate Awards - Philos
Award Required
Documentation Submitted to Reviewed/Selected by:
Community Service (Plaque) Letter, pictures, or
article Awards & Achievement
Committee Awards & Achievement
Committee
Philo Advisor of the Year (Trophy)
Letter of Recommendation
from Graduate Chapter & Affiliate
President
Awards & Achievement Committee
Awards & Achievement Committee
Philo Membership Development (Trophy)
Letter of Recommendation
from Graduate Chapter
Awards & Achievement Committee
Awards & Achievement Committee
Philo of the Year (Trophy)
Letter of Recommendation
from Graduate Chapter
Awards & Achievement Committee
Awards & Achievement Committee
Philo Scrapbook (Plaque) Award Application Awards & Achievement
Committee Panel of External Judges
Regional Philo President’s Award
Letter of Recommendation
from Graduate Chapter
Awards & Achievement Committee
Awards & Achievement Committee
Affiliate Awards - Rhoers
Award Required
Documentation Submitted to Reviewed/Selected by:
Rhoer Advisor of the Year (Trophy)
Letter of Recommendation from Graduate Chapter &
Affiliate President
Awards & Achievement Committee
Awards & Achievement Committee
Rhoer Club of the Year (Trophy)
Letter of Recommendation from Graduate Chapter
Awards & Achievement Committee
Awards & Achievement Committee
Rhoer of the Year (Trophy)
Letter of Recommendation from Graduate Chapter
Awards & Achievement Committee
Awards & Achievement Committee
Rhoer Scrapbook (Trophy)
Award Application Awards &
Achievement Committee
Panel of External Judges
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Central Region National Program Awards - Submission Due 2/24/13
Awards Required Documentation Submitted to Reviewed/
Selected by:
Operation BigBookBag
Provide project report via email or hard copy.
Provide any statistics on academic improvement of students involved in the
program. List any partner organizations or co-
sponsors and their contributions whether monetary, supplies or other.
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
Project Reassurance
Provide project report via email or hard copy. March of Dimes Partnership. Inclusion of H3: It’s All About Me –
Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Healthy Generations Program Initiative.
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
Youth Symposium
Provide project report via email or hard copy. Date held is March 9, 2013
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
Mwanamugimu Essay Contest
Theme: “Exploring Our Global Community”. Provide project report via email or hard copy. A completed Essay
Contest Chapter Plan from the Mwanamugimu Guidebook (available on
National website). Essay contest participant guidelines. Essay Scoring
Criteria. Copy of Winning Essay.
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
A34Life HIV/AIDS Initiative
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
Bone Marrow Donor
Program
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
Buckle-Up America
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
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Central Region National Program Awards - Submission Due 2/24/13
Awards Required Documentation Submitted to Reviewed/
Selected by:
Haiti McDaniel Breast Cancer
Awareness and Health Program
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
Have a HEART for St.
Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
March for Babies
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
Program for Africa (Project
Africare)
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
Program for Haiti
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
Project CRADLE Care
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
Wee Savers Program
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
*Most Funds Raised for
Philanthropies
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
*Most Scholarships Awarded to Students
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
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Central Region National Program Awards - Submission Due 2/24/13
Awards Required Documentation Submitted to Reviewed/
Selected by:
*Most Service Hours
Reported
Completed Service Project Evaluation and Tracking (SPET) Long Form
CR National Programs Coordinator
NPCoordinator@sgrhocentral.com
National Programs Committee
**More detailed requirements for National Program awards can be found on the Central Region website.