On Sunday, November 12, the Greek Life Office at the University of Georgia held the 2023 Greek Awards Ceremony. Chapter presidents, council members, chapter officers, and chapter advisors gathered to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of UGA’s four Greek councils and their members over the last year. Representatives from UGA Miracle and Order of Omega were also in attendance.
The event began with a reception catered by Big City Bread. After the reception, the awards ceremony kicked off with an opening address from University of Georgia’s Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Michelle Cook. The Greek Life Office was also honored to have President Morehead, who gave closing remarks, in attendance as well.
Finalists and winners were recognized for their involvement and contributions to their organization or council. Some of the biggest awards of the evening included Chapter of the Year, the Jere W. Morehead Academic Achievement Award, the John Bateman Award, and Outstanding Chapter President Award.
The Greek Life Office is proud to announce the recipients of these awards:
· Chapter of the Year – Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sigma Phi Epsilon
· Jere W. Morehead Academic Achievement Award – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Sigma Delta Tau, Tau Epsilon Phi, Xi Kappa Fraternity, Inc.
· John Bateman Award – Sanders Hackett, Maanav Chauhan, Jaleah Brown, Chase Beeby
· Outstanding Chapter President – Shawn Powers, Savannah Young, Lauryn Sanders, Bryce Colgate
The Greek Life Office would like to thank Order of Omega for sponsoring this year’s award hardware and for everyone who attended the 2023 Greek Awards.
Congratulations to all the 2023 nominees and award winners!
· Outstanding Scholarship Program Award Finalists – Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
· Outstanding Scholarship Award Winners – Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sigma Phi Epsilon
· Most Improved Academic Performance Award Winners – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Phi Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc.
· Outstanding Alumni/Graduate Chapter Relations Award Finalists – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Phi Beta, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Phi Epsilon
· Outstanding Alumni/Graduate Chapter Relations Award Winners – Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta Tau Delta
· Outstanding Campus Community, Leadership & Involvement Award Finalists – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Pi Beta Phi, Phi Gamma Delta
· Outstanding Campus Community, Leadership & Involvement Award Winners – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Theta, Sigma Phi Epsilon
· Outstanding Council Involvement Award Winners – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Order, Phi Mu
· Outstanding Chapter Programming Award Finalists – Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc., Alpha Sigma Rho, Sorority Inc., Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Phi Epsilon
· Outstanding Chapter Programming Award Winners – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Theta
· Outstanding Service Award Finalists – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc.
· Outstanding Service Award Winners – Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc., Delta Gamma, Delta Tau Delta, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
· Outstanding Philanthropy Award Finalists – Phi Mu, Sigma Nu
· Outstanding Philanthropy Award Winners – Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc., Sigma Chi
· Outstanding Health & Wellness Programming Award Finalists – Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Phi Epsilon
· Outstanding Health & Wellness Programming Award Winners – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Delta Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon
· Enhancing Cultural Competence, Inclusivity & Community Award Finalists – Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
· Enhancing Cultural Competence, Inclusivity & Community Award Winner – Alpha Chi Omega
· John Bateman Award Nominees – Mackenzie Callaway, Chase Beeby, Lillie Wright, Savannah Cornell, Gabriella Lewis, Abby Turner, Maanav Chauhan, Stella Mele Kaley Terlep, Jaleah Brown, Meghan Walsh, Micayla Sloat, Niki Swamy, Sanders Hackett, Mary-Cain Rue
· Outstanding Dedication Award Nominees – Jessica Lac, Nan McMahan, Lacy Tucker, Janelle Booker, Gabi Lewis, Olana A. Jebel, Eujin Kang, Savannah
Young, Pranay Patel, Bailey Amberg, Aum Patel, Lydia Miles, Aarthi Eechampati, Elaysha Brown, Kennedy Johnston, Dominique Coney, Brynn Atkins, Morgan Perkins, Kydae Scott, Christian Yoder, Chaz Martinez, James Robert Bailey III, Blake Gee, Sharvani Mangroo, Sanders Hackett, Ashlyn Turner, Taylor McQuilken, Elizabeth Kittle
· Outstanding Dedication Award Winners – Chaz Martinez, Aarthi Eechampati, Janelle Booker, Elizabeth Kittle
· Outstanding Chapter President Award Nominees – Penelope Melissas, Butler Adams, Jenna Santori, Lauryn Sanders, Anna Cate Puchalski, Jakhari Gordon, Savannah Young, Carolyn Bloom, Anish Patel, Jennifer Parrish, JD St. Pe, Eric William Saul, Shawn Powers, Chris Sharpe, Sanders Hackett, Nicole Arendt, Bryce Colgate, Mikel McElroy, Lauren deBeers, Sydney Mance, Shawn Powers, Emma Hopkins, Claire Hackleman, Madeline Krestman, Kydae Scott, Clay Liolios
· Outstanding Chapter Advisor/Volunteer Award Nominees – Kristin Hathaway, Julie Lucas, Joshua Frank, Dr. Anissa Johnson, Camille Whalen, Lisa Dwyer, Dr. Dennis Humphrey, Elizabeth Hicks, Nandini Bagdi, Jennifer Richardson, Sherron Mills, Kim Friese, Hanna Jon Lewis, Mary Wall, Victor K. Wilson, Allen Yee, Radhi Patel, Stephanie Arnette, Megan Handy, Sherwin M. Shirazi, Kimberly Arnold, Wanda Floyd
· Outstanding Chapter Advisor/Volunteer Award Winners – Dr. Dennis Humphrey, Victor K. Wilson, Lisa Dwyer, Sherwin M. Shirazi
· Council Executive Board Member of the Year Award – Emilio Ferrara, Gargi Patel, Triniti Brown, Katie Bynum
· Recognition of Council Leaders – Emilio Ferrara, Riya Pandya, Jaleah Brown, JB Marsh, Tess Abraham
· Special Recognition – UGA Miracle and Order of Omega
