2013-2014 award application packet

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Virginia Commonwealth UniversityOrder of Omega Awards Packet

Leadership and Service Awards

2013-2014


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INSTRUCTIONS

1. The deadlineto submit award applications is Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 3 p.m.2. Applications are to be turned in to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (Student Commons Room 014).3. Late applications will notbe accepted under any circumstances.4. The directions for each individual award are very specific; please follow the rules and directions. Failure to

abide by the set guidelines may result in the application not being considered.

5. All applications must be typed.6. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Beverly Walker at 804-828-6500 [email protected].
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Fraternity Man/Sorority Woman of the Year

Please nominate a junior or senior member of your chapter or a member from another organization. Please

complete the nomination form by answering the questions below. A resume may be submitted for additionaldocumentation.

NAME OF NOMINEE:

NOMINEES CHAPTER:

NOMINEES EMAIL: YEAR: GPA:

SUBMITTED BY:

Please list and explain the qualifications of the nominee with regards to the following areas:

1. Chapter offices/committee positions held:

2. Governing Council, office(s) held:

3. Service on council committees and programs:

4. Other activities at VCU in which the nominee has participated (SGA, honor societies, APB, etc.) or

5. Academic record and accomplishments within academic field or career area (academic honors, internships,etc.):

6. What is it that makes this nominee outstanding? What affect has he/she had on the fraternity and sororitycommunity and the VCU community?


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Outstanding Chapter President

This award will be given to an immediate past president who performed exceptionally during his/her term inoffice. (Term completed in December 2013 or April 2014). One award per council.

A resume may be submitted for additional documentation, but be sure to include the following information for

the nominee from your organization:

NAME OF NOMINEE:

NOMINEES CHAPTER:

TERM OF OFFICE:


SUBMITTED BY:

TO BE COMPLETED BY NOMINEE:

In at least 500 words please explain the achievements, improvements, and goals that were accomplished duringyour term of office. The information that you present should clearly illustrate outstanding examples of the

decision making and leadership that you provided your chapter with during your term of office. Thisinformation can include but is not limited to the following:

1. A time when you had to make a difficult or unpopular decision and how you carried that decisionforward in your organization.

2. Description of the relationships that developed within your chapter or executive officers as result ofyour leadership.

3. Description of the relationships developed with alumni/ae and advisors.4. A significant improvement or change that occurred within the chapter during your term of office.5. Attendance and involvement in leadership programs, campus activities, and/or sponsored events by your

inter/national organization.

Please attach a letter of recommendation for your nominee outlining why he/she meets the above criteria

and should be recognized. This letter of recommendation must be typed and submitted with the

completed application.


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Emerging Leader

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes outstanding contribution by a member who recently joined the

fraternity and sorority community. Please nominate a member or new member who has joined your chapter inthe last 12 months who has contributed significantly to the chapter. Please answer the questions below. Aresume may be submitted for additional documentation.

NAME OF NOMINEE:

NOMINEES CHAPTER:


SUBMITTED BY:

Please list and explain the qualifications of the nominee with regards to the following areas:

1. Chapter offices/committee positions held

2. Governing Council, office(s) held:

3. Service on chapter committees and programs:

4. Other activities at VCU in which the nominee has participated (SGA, honor societies, APB, etc.) oractivities in the Richmond Community:

5. Academic record and accomplishments within academic field or career area (academic honors, internships,etc.):

6. What is it that makes this nominee outstanding? What affect has he/she had on the fraternity and sororitycommunity and the VCU community?


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Lynne Chambers Alumni Involvement Award

The advisors to our fraternities and sororities are incredible resources. Even after graduating, they still feel the

desire to contribute to the community that they themselves were once a part of. These individuals sacrifice theirtime in order to share personal experiences and knowledge about the importance of being a values-based

organization. The Advisor of the Year not only encompasses all of these traits, but exceeds all expectations ofthe position and deserves special recognition for his or her continual commitment to the VCU Fraternity andSorority community.

This award is named for Lynne Chambers, a long-time advisor to Alpha Sigma Alpha at VCU, who continues to

serve her organization locally and internationally. Please nominate one alumni/ae of your organization who hasoffered outstanding service to the chapter over the past year. The goal of this award is to encourage alumni/ae toremain involved in their organization throughout their life.

Award Criteria:

1. Dedicated to promoting the VCU community values and chapter values.2. Dedicated to developing leaders within the chapter.

3. Dedicated to promoting a values-based organization.4. Promotes and role models ethical leadership and healthy chapter membership.

NAME OF NOMINEE:

NOMINEES CHAPTER:


SUBMITTED BY:

Please attach a letter of recommendation (at least 250-500 words) for your nominee outlining why he/she

meets the above criteria and should be recognized.


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William R. Auchmoody Chapter Advisor of the Year

The advisors to our fraternities and sororities are incredible resources. Even after graduating, they still feel thedesire to contribute to the community. These individuals sacrifice their time in order to share personalexperiences and knowledge about the importance of being a values-based organization. The Advisor of the Yearnot only encompasses all of these traits, but exceeds all expectations of the position and deserves special

recognition for his or her continual commitment to the VCU Fraternity and Sorority community.

This award is named for Bill Auchmoody, a long-time advisor to Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity, whocontinues to work with the men of VCU. Nominate your own advisor if you feel he or she has contributedgreatly to the success of your chapter this past year. Please be very specific in relating why your advisor should

win this award.

Award Criteria:

1. Dedicated to promoting the VCU community values and chapter values.2. Dedicated to developing leaders within the chapter.3. Dedicated to promoting a values-based organization.

4. Promotes and role models ethical leadership and healthy chapter membership.

NAME OF NOMINEE:

NOMINEES CHAPTER:


SUBMITTED BY:

Please attach a letter of recommendation (at least 250-500 words) for your nominee outlining why he/she

meets the above criteria and should be recognized.

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