This year, the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $350,895 to 180 members for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education.…
Alpha Delta Pi awards motivate and recognize individuals and groups in their quest for achievement. The Alpha Delta Pi award process provides individuals, chapters, house corporations, and alumnae associations clear guidelines and criteria for baseline performance, improvement, and excellence. Results producing excellent output are recognized through the award process. The goal of the awards program is to create positive momentum, celebrate successes, and reward the highest level of excellence in our sisterhood.
Collegiate awards serve to motivate and inspire all areas of chapter life: rewarding valued chapter characteristics and achievements. Chapter awards are earned by collegiate sisterhoods as a whole, not only officers, individual members, or advisors. Results are outcome-based, thereby making the awards process meaningful and transparent to all members of recipient chapters. Overall chapter performance is recognized each summer with Diamond Four Point and, in convention years, Golden Lion.
In early 2024, Grand Council unveiled the refreshed Four Points of our diamond badge: Sisterhood, Service, Character, and Knowledge. When leading with these core values, our chapters provide an outstanding membership experience to all members. Alpha Delta Pi is honored to recognize chapters that demonstrated their commitment to their sisters through achievement in academics, operations, facility management, finance, history reporting, marketing, membership experience, Panhellenic, philanthropy, and recruitment.
Delta—Texas
Kappa—Samford
Pi—Iowa State
Chi—Wittenberg
Alpha Iota—Pittsburg
Beta Alpha—Indiana
Beta Beta—Tennessee, Chattanooga
Beta Eta—Michigan
Beta Nu—Georgia
Beta Phi—Maryland
Beta Omega—Auburn
Gamma Theta—Mount Union
Gamma Phi—East Tennessee State
Delta Gamma—Arizona
Delta Kappa—Penn State
Delta Omicron—East Carolina
Epsilon Eta—Mississippi State
Epsilon Mu—Northern Iowa
Epsilon Nu—Ashland
Epsilon Omicron—Murray
Epsilon Pi—Georgia Southern
Epsilon Chi—Longwood
Epsilon Omega—Jacksonville
Zeta Beta—North Carolina State
Zeta Gamma—North Carolina, Charlotte
Zeta Epsilon—West Florida
Zeta Nu—Clemson
Zeta Xi—Virginia
Zeta Omicron—Georgia Tech
Zeta Tau—Winthrop
Zeta Phi—Francis Marion
Eta Pi—Virginia Tech
Eta Phi—Furman
Eta Omega—Centre College
Theta Delta—Delaware
Theta Kappa—Florida Atlantic
Theta Mu—Loyola
Theta Chi—Charleston Southern
Iota Beta—Campbell
In 1973, at the 123rd Anniversary Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, a new tradition began when the Golden Lion Hall of Fame Award was established. This award is the highest honor a chapter can receive. As was typical of Grand President Maxine Blake’s leadership, the award was introduced with grace, dignity, and a certain amount of fanfare when costumed trumpeters processed into the banquet hall to the delight of the Convention body. The Golden Lion Hall of Fame award is achieved by meeting exceptionally high standards in whole-chapter operations across all functional areas, including recruitment and member retention, membership engagement, marketing, service to others, chapter GPA, and business operations including accounts receivable and net income.
All chapters who earned at least seven Programming Excellence Awards at ADPi Academy were nominated for Golden Lion. Nominees completed a qualitative application of five questions where they shared their chapters’ successes in Chapter Operations, Member Experience, Alumnae Engagement, Chapter Marketing, and Support of the Alpha Delta Pi Brand. A committee of experienced alumnae volunteers very carefully reviewed each application and narrowed the list to the final winners—the very best of the best.
Golden Lion Nominated Chapters
Eta—University of Alabama
Iota—Florida State University
Kappa—Samford University
Xi—Ohio University
Pi—Iowa State University
Chi—Wittenberg University
Beta Alpha—Indiana University
Beta Beta—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Beta Epsilon—University of South Carolina
Beta Sigma—Mercer University
Beta Omega—Auburn University
Gamma Iota—University of Florida
Gamma Phi—East Tennessee State University
Delta Nu—Southeast Missouri State University
Delta Omicron—East Carolina University
Epsilon Eta—Mississippi State University
Epsilon Mu—University of Northern Iowa
Epsilon Nu—Ashland University
Epsilon Pi—Georgia Southern University
Epsilon Tau—Middle Tennessee State University
Epsilon Chi—Longwood University
Epsilon Psi—Tennessee Technological University
Zeta Beta—North Carolina State University
Zeta Gamma—University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Zeta Mu—Appalachian State University
Zeta Nu—Clemson University
Zeta Omicron—Georgia Institute of Technology
Zeta Phi—Francis Marion University
Eta Xi—Presbyterian College
Eta Omega—Centre College
Theta Theta—Quinnipiac University
Theta Iota—Bucknell University
Theta Kappa—Florida Atlantic University
Golden Lion Winning Chapters
Kappa—Samford University
Beta Beta—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Delta Omicron—Eastern Carolina University
Epsilon Eta—Mississippi State University
Epsilon Pi—Georgia Southern University
Gamma Phi—East Tennessee State University
Zeta Nu—Clemson University
Zeta Omicron—Georgia Institute of Technology
Zeta Phi—Francis Marion University
Published: June 28, 2024
Alpha Delta Pi is proud to recognize our outstanding collegiate chapter leaders. In June 2024, at Grand Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, the Sorority celebrated these amazing women and their accomplishments.
In our collegiate chapters, there are always women who parallel the kindred spirit and unselfish service of Dorothy Pierpont Shaw, Psi—California, Berkeley, remembered her for her ready laughter and smile, her unfailing kindness and thoughtfulness of others, and her intense loyalty in service to Alpha Delta Pi. Her life was generously and unselfishly entwined with Alpha Delta Pi. Dorothy Shaw winners strive to live out the tenets of our Creed—committing themselves not only to scholastics, but also to campus activities, service to the community, and often, internships and work. They are leaders in our Alpha Delta Pi chapters, contributing outstanding direction and guidance to fellow sisters. The Dorothy Shaw Leadership Award is the highest award bestowed upon a collegiate member.
Amanda Bailey, Eta Xi—Presbyterian
Whitney Bean, Kappa—Samford
Rylee Beardsworth, Theta Eta—Drake
Katie Bianchini, Beta Psi—Kentucky
Mia Bonfiglio, Beta Nu—Georgia
Abby Brey, Delta Nu—Southeast Missouri State
Elizabeth Crosland, Beta Nu—Georgia
Ashley Darling, Zeta Omicron—Georgia Tech
Caroline DeLong, Theta Lambda—Franklin and Marshall
Ella Dunlop, Zeta Omicron—Georgia Tech
Gabby Finelli, Gamma Theta—University of Mount Union
Avery Flowers, Delta Nu—Southeast Missouri State
Rachel Frick, Eta—Alabama
Aleana Goetz, Gamma Omicron—Susquehanna
Emily Harrison, Beta Nu—Georgia
Anna Holland, Beta Epsilon—South Carolina
Madisyn Killough, Eta Zeta—Southern Mississippi
Sarah Kirtland, Eta Omega—Centre College
Morgan Lank, Gamma Mu—Missouri State
Maria Leonino, Gamma Theta—Mount Union
Emily Martens, Eta Phi—Furman
Addison Miles, Epsilon Eta—Mississippi State
Mia Moran, Epsilon Zeta—Texas State
Gracie Patterson, Kappa—Samford
Emily Podolski, Eta Epsilon—Miami of Ohio
Emily Powers, Phi—Hanover
Grace Ramos, Iota—Florida State
Mazie Reece, Chi—Wittenberg
Alexys Rippe, Phi—Hanover
Carson Sarver, Xi—Ohio
Bella Shafer, Eta Phi—Furman
Anna Grace Smith, Eta—Alabama
Georgia Smith, Delta Delta—Arkansas
Anna Staup, Epsilon Eta—Mississippi State
Audrey Stowe, Alpha Gamma—Missouri
Jessica Zajac, Epsilon Eta—Mississippi State
Caitlin Zimmerman, Epsilon Zeta—Texas State
Lindsay Zolga, Theta Theta—Quinnipiac
This award is presented annually to collegiate members who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in Alpha Delta Pi, on their campuses, and in their communities. This award honors the spirit of our young, innovative founders who had the foresight and propensity to create our beloved sorority. The Emerging Leader Award is presented to sisters who are a first- or second-year member and have shown great leadership ability or potential. A winner must have earned a minimum 3.14 cumulative college GPA and have a recommendation from a chapter officer, advisor, or campus professional demonstrating how she lives our Creed and has impacted her chapter.
Peyton Bender, Eta Beta—Allegheny
Rachel Bowers, Epsilon Eta—Mississippi State
Lyndsey Cloninger, Zeta Tau—Winthrop
Hallie Cohen, Eta Xi—Presbyterian
Emma Erwin, Eta Xi—Presbyterian
Mackenzie Gardiner, Iota Gamma—California Davis
Brena Gauland, Zeta Beta—North Carolina State
Bianca Hemsath, Delta Sigma—Mississippi
Beth Hendry, Alpha Omicron—Oklahoma State
Sarah High, Epsilon Eta—Mississippi State
Ivy Hogan, Kappa—Samford
Mackenzie Kelley, Chi—Wittenberg
Faith Kirkland, Eta—Alabama
Anna Lewallen, Eta Xi—Presbyterian
Robie Lucas, Beta Nu—Georgia
Brooke May, Kappa—Samford
Alyssa McMullan, Epsilon Eta—Mississippi State
Makayla Mersman, Delta Nu—Southeast Missouri State
Tori Milburn, Gamma Omicron—Susquehanna
Eva Ng, Zeta Pi—San Diego
Angelli Perez, Eta Omega—Centre
Johnna Peterson, Theta Alpha—Northwest Missouri State
Anna Lynne Ramsey, Zeta Xi—Virginia
Veira-Lyn Robbins, Phi—Hanover
Maddie Sanabria, Theta Pi—Santa Clara
Jade Sarver, Epsilon Omega—Jacksonville
Kaylynn Thomas, Gamma Theta—Mount Union
Alison Tull, Eta Phi—Furman
Lauren Varga, Eta Epsilon—Miami
Mia Verticchio, Zeta Theta—Illinois State
Aashi Vora, Gamma Phi—East Tennessee State
Elizabeth Zumbahlen, Iota Beta—Campbell
The Ruth Pretty Palmer Panhellenic Award was established in 1996 to honor individual collegiate and alumnae members for their leadership and exceptional service to College and Alumnae Panhellenics. This award is named in memory of Ruth Pretty Palmer, Sigma—University of Illinois Urbana, who served as Alpha Delta Pi’s delegate to NPC for sixteen years. These women impact the future of sorority and celebrate our collective strengths by sharing their gifts with our Panhellenic friends.
Savannah Baldwin, Alpha Omicron—Oklahoma State
Larson Cashwell, Iota Beta—Campbell
Claire Christie, Beta Omega—Auburn
Madilynn Cunkelman, Epsilon Omega—Jacksonville
Mary Helen Miller, Kappa—Samford
Megan Neely, Gamma Rho—Arizona State
Shareni Ojeda, Upsilon—Washington State
Cassidy Pate, Epsilon Eta—Mississippi State
Evelynn Schoenthal, Alpha Pi—George Washington
Cadee Warren, Gamma Phi—East Tennessee State
This sister has exemplified our value of service to others through her dedication and passion for Ronald McDonald House Charities. She is known for her compassion, selflessness, and hardworking attitude. Since her first day as an Alpha Member, she regularly volunteered for the local RMHC and deepened her chapter's connection to their philanthropy efforts through numerous activities beyond the academic calendar. In fact, more than 450 participants from the campus Greek community and the local community rallied around her efforts to support a RMHC family. It is because of her efforts that her chapter raised nearly $6,500 for RMHC and accumulated 3,764 of service hours.
Meg Murphy, Eta Nu—Saint Louis University
Published: June 26, 2024
Alpha Delta Pi awards motivate and recognize individuals and groups in their quest for achievement. The Alpha Delta Pi award process provides individuals, chapters, house corporations, and alumnae associations clear guidelines and criteria for baseline performance, improvement, and excellence. Results producing excellent output are recognized through the award process. The goal of the awards program is to create positive momentum, celebrate successes, and reward the highest level of excellence in our sisterhood.
Alpha Delta Pi awards motivate and recognize individuals and groups in their quest for achievement. The Alpha Delta Pi award process provides individuals, chapters, house corporations and alumnae associations clear guidelines and criteria for baseline performance, improvement, and excellence. The goal of the awards program is to create positive momentum, celebrate successes, and reward the highest level of excellence in our sisterhood. Congratulations to these alumnae associations on the recognitions below.
Alumnae association awards serve to motivate and inspire work in the areas of community service, chapter service, programming, and member engagement. Alumnae association awards are earned by associations as a whole—not officers or individual members. Alumnae associations are evaluated for their involvement with one or more collegiate chapters, membership retention and growth, commitment to philanthropy and community service, programming to enhance Alpha Delta Pi membership, and involvement in alumnae Panhellenic.
Azure Blue Alumnae Association award winners
Athens Georgia Alumnae Association
Greater Nebraska Alumnae Association
Lubbock Alumnae Association
Las Vegas Alumnae Association
Acadiana Alumnae Association
Clasped Hands Alumnae Association award winners
Knoxville, Tennessee Alumnae Association
Wichita Alumnae Association
Inland Empire Alumnae Association
Greater Washington DC Alumnae Association
Jacksonville Alumnae Association
Coastal Georgia Alumnae Association
Beta Alpha—Indiana University Alumnae Association
Greater Orlando Alumnae Association
Jackson Tennessee Alumnae Association
Diamond Alumnae Association award winners are:
Clarksville Tennessee Alumnae Association
Gamma Iota—University of Florida Alumnae Association
Northwest Arkansas Alumnae Association
Epsilon Xi—Northern Arizona University Alumnae Association
Los Angeles Alumnae Association
Hub City Mississippi Alumnae Association
Alpha Xi—Ohio State University Alumnae Association
Charleston South Carolina Alumnae Association
Huntsville Alabama Alumnae Association
Phoenix Alumnae Association
Southern Arizona Alumnae Association
Pikes Peak Alumnae Association
Aiken-Augusta Georgia Alumnae Association
Mid-Cities Texas Alumnae Association
Greater Atlanta Alumnae Association
Central Iowa Alumnae Association
Middle Tennessee Alumnae Association
Northwest Countryside Alumnae Association
Nashville Area Alumnae Association
Gamma Epsilon—Purdue University Alumnae Association
Greater Kansas City Alumnae Association
Detroit North Suburban Alumnae Association
Charlotte North Carolina Alumnae Association
Garden State Alumnae Association
Dallas Alumnae Association
Greater Cincinnati Alumnae Association
Delta Pi—Ripon College Alumnae Association
Grand Strand Alumnae Association
Lexington County South Carolina Alumnae Association
Chattanooga Tennessee Alumnae Association
Greater Macon Alumnae Association
McKinney Texas Alumnae Association
Northern Virginia Alumnae Association
Houston Alumnae Association
Greater Columbus Ohio Alumnae Association
Memphis Alumnae Association
Fort Worth Alumnae Association
Gem City Alumnae Association
San Antonio Alumnae Association
Richmond Virginia Alumnae Association
Outstanding Philanthropy Event Award
Garden State Alumnae Association
Fort Worth Texas Alumnae Association
Outstanding Chapter Relations Award
Charlotte North Carolina Alumnae Association
Phoenix Alumnae Association
Lexington County South Carolina Alumnae Association
Northwest Suburban Illinois Alumnae Association
Detroit North Alumnae Association
Beta Alpha Chapter Alumnae Association
Delta Pi Chapter Alumnae Association
Outstanding Membership Recruitment and/or Retention Award
Greater Orlando Alumnae Association
Richmond Virginia Alumnae Association
Coastal Georgia Alumnae Association
Dallas Alumnae Association
Athens Georgia Alumnae Association
Greater Macon Alumnae Association
Central Iowa Alumnae Association
Beta Alpha Chapter Alumnae Association
Outstanding Virtual Engagement Program Award
Alpha Xi—Ohio State Alumnae Association
Outstanding Panhellenic Participation Award
Northwest Countryside Alumnae Association
Published: June 25, 2024