The Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life supports values congruence by embracing the key values of scholarship advancement, relationship building, diversity, personal development, and communication. The Fraternal Excellence Awards recognize outstanding chapters and individual student, faculty, and staff leaders and advisors for embracing these principles.

2025 Fraternal Excellence Awards Important Dates:

2024 Calendar-Year Chapters
- October 20, 2024 – Applications and Nominations open at noon
- November 25, 2024 – Applications are due at 11:59 PM
- May 7, 2025 – Fraternal Excellence Banquet at 6:00 PM
2024-25 Academic-Year Chapters
- February 23, 2025 – Applications and Nominations Open at Noon
- April 6, 2024 – Applications are due at 11:59 PM
- May 7, 2025 – Fraternal Excellence Banquet at 6:00 PM

Questions about the Fraternal Excellence Awards Program? Contact greeklife@utk.edu.

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Applications and Nominations will open on October 20 & February 23

2025 Fraternal Excellence Awards Nomination

This is the application for the 2025 FEA - these applications cover the election cycle for chapters over the 2024 calendar year or the 2024-25 academic year. This year, the FEA applications/nominations will open at the end of each election cycle: October 20 for calendar-year chapters and February 23 for academic-year chapters. Please note that submissions must be from those timeframes to be eligible.

Name of Person Submitting Nomination*
Email of Person Submitting Nomination*
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Award Nomination Category - Select One*
Each nomination must be submitted separately. Please select one category to accompany each nomination. PLEASE NOTE: Duplicate submissions should be coordinated by a single nominator.
Name of Person Being Nominated*
The nominee for this award must have exhibited service and leadership to the sorority and fraternity community, their chapter, the campus as a whole, and demonstrate a high level of scholarship. This award shall go to the chapter president who has bettered the spirit of their organization through their leadership. There can be up to four (4) award winners in this category; one (1) per council.
Chapter Affiliation of Person Being Nominated*
Email Address of Person Being Nominated*
Chapter President of the Year Supplemental Documents for Nomination
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Nominators are invited to provide and upload additional documentation supporting this nomination. Additional documentation may include a maximum of one (1) letter of recommendation in support of the individual for this award.
Nomination: • Describe a time when this chapter president showed exemplary leadership skills in areas of administration, education, and/or service. • How has this chapter president supported individual members of the chapter and executive board? • Under this chapter president’s leadership, how has this organization excelled in areas of conduct, service, campus collaboration, and/or council support? • Supplemental information*
Name of Person Being Nominated*
Award Information: The nominee for this award must have exhibited exceptional service and leadership to the sorority and fraternity community, their chapter, and the university. This award shall go to the man or woman who has bettered the spirit of the sorority and fraternity community. Individuals that receive this award should represent what it truly means to be a fraternity or sorority member. All SFL members, including council executives, are eligible. There can be up to four (4) award winners in this category; one (1) per council.
Chapter Affiliation of Person Being Nominated*
Email Address of Person Being Nominated*
Nomination: How does this individual live out the values of their council and organization in the campus community? Describe why this individual is deserving of this award.*
SFL Person of the Year Supplemental Documents for Nomination
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Nominators are invited to provide and upload additional documentation supporting this nomination. Additional documentation may include a maximum of one (1) letter of recommendation in support of the individual for this award.
Name of Advisor Being Nominated*
Award Information: The nominee for this award must be a current volunteer advisor to an IFC/MGC/NPHC/Panhellenic organization. The individual chosen for this award shall have exhibited exceptional guidance and leadership to the chapter they serve, the sorority and fraternity community, and continue to represent the values of the organization they serve as an alumni/a member. Advisors must be registered advisors with OSFL, nominees do not need to be listed as the ‘primary advisor.’ OSFL staff members are not eligible for this award. There can be up to four (4) award winners in this category; one (1) per council.
Chapter Affiliation of Advisor Being Nominated*
Email Address of Advisor Being Nominated*
Nomination: • Describe a situation where this advisor’s guidance contributed to the ultimate success of the organization and/or members • How does this individual continue to live out the values of their organization as an alumni member? If the advisor is not an alumni member, how do they model the way for the chapter to live their values?*
Outstanding Advisor of the Year Supplemental Documents for Nomination
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Nominators are invited to provide and upload additional documentation supporting this nomination. Additional documentation may include a maximum of one (1) letter of recommendation in support of the individual for this award.
Name of New Member/Neophyte Being Nominated*
Award Information: The nominee for this award must have exhibited service and leadership to the sorority and fraternity community, their chapter, the campus, and demonstrate a high level of scholarship. This award shall go to the new member/neophyte who has bettered the spirit of the sorority and fraternity community and their organization through their efforts. Individuals eligible for this award must have joined their organization within three semesters of that given Fraternal Excellence Awards application (e.g. 2024 FEA is hosted in May 2024, so new members in spring 2024, fall 2023, and spring 2023 are all eligible). There can be up to four (4) award winners in this category; one (1) per council.
Chapter Affiliation of New Member/Neophyte Being Nominated*
Email Address of New Member/Neophyte Being Nominated*
Nomination: • How has this member pursued leadership and fellowship since joining? • Describe a time where this member brought forth an innovative idea, program, or vision that led to positive change in their organization or the community.*
New Member/Neophyte of the Year Supplemental Documentation for Nomination (optional)
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Nominators are invited to provide and upload additional documentation supporting this nomination. Additional documentation may include a maximum of one (1) letter of recommendation in support of the individual for this award.
Name of Program Being Nominated*
Award Information: The program selected for this award is an educational program, sister/brotherhood event, philanthropic/service event, or any other type of program that has been implemented within a chapter or council for its members over the last course of the election cycle (i.e. a program hosted by the chapter within their election cycle). Programs nominated should be unique, have evidence of its impact or outcome, provide innovation or a solution to a problem, and generally uphold the values of the specific chapter or council. Collaborations between chapters, offices on campus, or outside community agencies are welcome and accepted. The event must have been approved on VOLink to be considered. There can be up to four (4) award winners in this category; one (1) per council.
Outstanding Program of the Year Supplemental Documentation for Nomination (optional)
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Nominators are invited to provide and upload additional documentation supporting this nomination. Additional documentation may include photos, reports, and/or a maximum of one (1) letter of recommendation in support of the individual for this award.
Nomination: • Provide documentation that this program was executed following Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life and campus event policies in the event planning process. • If applicable, how did the impact/outcome of this program promote cross council collaboration? • What was the outcome of this program for members of the organization? • How did the impact/outcome of this program utilize or showcase campus resources? • How did the impact/outcome of this program serve a greater need within our student body and/or the Knoxville community?*
Outstanding Program of the Year Additional Materials
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Supplemental information (photos, flyers, attendance, etc. are highly encouraged)
Name of Community/Campus Partner Being Nominated*
Award Information: This is an opportunity for OSFL staff & students to recognize community and campus partners that have greatly contributed to the SFL community at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The mission of this is to recognize the community partners, campus departments, administrators, and/or faculty members that support the Fraternity & Sorority Experience at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and have contributed highly to its success.
Email Address of Community/Campus Partner Being Nominated*
Nomination: How has this campus or community partner contributed to the success of your chapter and/or the SFL community this year?
Community/Campus Partner Recognition Supplemental Documentation for Nomination
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Nominators are invited to provide and upload additional documentation supporting this nomination. Additional documentation may include a maximum of one (1) letter of recommendation.
Name of House Director Being Nominated*
The nominee for this award must be a current House Director for a fraternity or sorority with a housing facility. The individual chosen for this award shall have exhibited exceptional guidance and support to the organization they serve. One House Director will be selected from the recognized houses through OSFL (Sorority Village (13), Fraternity Park (13), 1730 Melrose Pl., 840 20th St., and 913 21st St.).
Chapter of House Director Being Nominated*
Email Address of House Director Being Nominated*
Nomination: • How does this individual promote a holistic and healthy lifestyle? • Describe a time when this individual showed a willingness to learn and invest in the success of the organization they are responsible for.*
House Director Spotlight Supplemental Documents for Nomination (optional)
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Nominators are invited to provide and upload additional documentation supporting this nomination. Additional documentation may include a maximum of one (1) letter of recommendation.
Name of Alumni Chapter/Group Being Nominated*
The alumni chapter/group nominated for this award must exhibit a true representation of the organization’s values. This is showcased through a visible commitment to being active as an Alumni Chapter/Group and being connected to the undergraduate chapter at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Only one chapter/group is chosen for this award, and there must be an active undergraduate chapter on campus for the Alumni Chapter/Group to be eligible for this award.
Organization of Alumni Chapter/Group Being Nominated*
Email Address for Alumni Chapter/Group*
Nomination: • How has this group lived up to the values of their organization as model alumni members? • Describe this group’s commitment to upholding their organization’s mission and values alongside the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life.*
Alumni Chapter/Group Recognition Supplemental Documentation for Nomination (optional)
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Nominators are invited to provide and upload additional documentation supporting this nomination. Additional documentation may include a maximum of one (1) letter of recommendation in support of the individual for this award.
Name of Alumni/a Being Nominated*
Nomination Statement: This award is the highest individual award given through the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Individuals nominated for this award must showcase a commitment to their respective organization’s history, values, and mission. It is recommended that they have served in some form of volunteer or other organization focused role out of college, but not required. Individuals nominated for this award must have also shown a commitment and appreciation for The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and the Fraternity & Sorority experience. Any Alumni/Alumnus of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville SFL community is eligible to be nominated for this award. Nominees must have graduated and obtained an undergraduate degree from The University of Tennessee no later than the Spring of 2015, making all nominees at least 5 years removed from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Organization of Alumni/a Being Nominated*
Email Address for Alumni/a Being Nominated*
Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination Statement*
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Nomination Statement: In a maximum of 1,000 words, please describe how the nominated individual exhibits the qualities listed above. Please be specific about this individual’s contributions as a member and alumni member of the UTK and SFL community. A one-page letter of support is also recommended from either the individual’s chapter on campus or a fellow brother/sister from the individual’s organization. If current chapter leadership does not have a strong relationship with the nominee, it is suggested that they meet virtually to discuss the chapter, organization, and both parties’ involvement and experience in SFL.
Alumni Hall of Fame Additional Documentation (optional)
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Additional Documentation: Additional letters of support, awards, website URLs, and/or statements from the individual explaining how their experience has shaped their personal and professional lives after graduation.
Nomination: Why does this individual deserve to be an inductee of the Sorority & Fraternity Life Alumni Hall of Fame? How does this individual show their commitment to serving the University of Tennessee and our Greek life community?*
Name of Young Alumni Being Nominated*
Award Information: Nominees for this award are graduating seniors or members who have graduated within the last 2 years. The student must be in good standing with the university, their chapter, and inter/national organization. Where the Sorority & Fraternity Life Member of the Year celebrated contributions to chapters, councils, and the community, this award looks at either the overall impact that a young alumni have had at Rocky Top or the success the early success that they have earned in their professional careers. Nominators should celebrate graduating seniors and recent alumni who are continuing to live the values of their organization, are rising stars in their industry, or demonstrated outstanding promise as they prepare to graduate. These is no minimum or maximum number of award winners for this category.
Organization of Young Alumni Being Nominated*
Email Address for Young Alumni Being Nominated*
Nomination: • Based on the description, why does this individual deserve to be recognized as the recipient of the Young Alumni award? • How does this young alumni live out the values of their organization?*
Academic & Professional Information: please provide context of the young alumni's academic achievements. Additionally provide a summary of their career plans after/since graduating.*
Young Alumni Additional Documentation
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Additional Documentation: Additional letters of support, awards, website URLs, and/or statements from the individual explaining how their experience has shaped their personal and professional lives after graduation.

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2024 Winners

Award	2024 Winners
Chapters of the Year	Kappa Delta Zeta Tau Alpha
Chapter President of the Year	IFC: Gabe Crucini, Pi Kappa Phi MGC: Jeloux Enriquez, Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc. NPHC: Autumn Hickerson, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Panhellenic: Cami Kinser, Delta Delta Delta
Sorority & Fraternity Life Person of the Year	IFC: Auden Van Laeken, Pi Kappa Phi MGC: Ann Howard, Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. NPHC: Kevin “KJ” Malone, Jr., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Panhellenic: Madeline Diana, Delta Zeta
Program of the Year	IFC: “Inclusive Leadership Conversations,” Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Mu & the Office of the Dean of Students MGC: “Dumpling Cooking Night,” Delta Phi Lambda, Lambda Phi Epsilon, and Chi Omega NPHC: “Seeds for Selfcare,” Alpha Kappa Alpha, Chi Omega, and the Center for Health Education and Wellness Panhellenic: “ALS Interactive Learning,” Delta Delta Delta
New Member/Neophyte of the Year	IFC: Drake Shope, Delta Upsilon MGC: Khoa Nguyen, Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc. NPHC: Jada Walker, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Panhellenic: Grace Shimanek, Delta Zeta
Community/Campus Partner Recognition	Facilities Services
Outstanding Advisor of the Year	IFC: Jason DeBord, Sigma Chi MGC: Adrianna Smith, Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. NPHC: Dorian McCoy, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Panhellenic: Tara Anders (Phi Mu)
House Director Spotlight	Lisa Carroll, Alpha Chi Omega
Alumni Group/Chapter Spotlight	Greater Knoxville Alumnae Chapter, Delta Zeta
Young Alumni Award	Caroline Ayers (’22), Pi Beta Phi Cody Crye (’22), Alpha Gamma Rho Emmett Hincapie (’23), Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.

2023 Winners

Award	2023 Winners
Chapters of the Year	Delta Gamma Delta Sigma Theta Lambda Chi Alpha
Chapter President of the Year	IFC: Cole Hubbard (Phi Gamma Delta) MGC: Alexis Sarawan (Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.) NPHC: Makayla Crawford (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Nicole Mickels (Delta Gamma)
Sorority & Fraternity Life Person of the Year	IFC: Michael Rodriguez (Beta Upsilon Chi) MGC: Iliane Domenech (Lambda Theta Alpha, Latin Sorority, Inc.) NPHC: Dierra Arnold (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Francesca Savarino (Chi Omega)
Innovative Program of the Year	IFC: Best Buddies & Pi Kappa Phi Homecoming (Pi Kappa Phi) MGC: “Hear Our Voices” Women’s History Month Events (Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.) NPHC: Delta Week’s “The Devastating Mystery of Inspector Gadget” and “Class is in Sessions: Red-Y for Social Action” (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Alternative Socials (Delta Zeta)
New Member/Neophyte of the Year	IFC: Don Darcangelo (Phi Gamma Delta) MGC: Ann Howard (Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.) NPHC: Miles Settle (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.) Panhellenic: Sydney Thurston (Alpha Omicron Pi)
Community/Campus Partner Recognition	Ciara Gazaway (Inclusive Excellence Coordinator, Office of the Dean of Students)
Outstanding Advisor of the Year	IFC: John Werner (Sigma Alpha Epsilon MGC: Victoria Peña (Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.) NPHC: Carmanelette Rawls (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Tammy Call (Kappa Delta)
House Director Spotlight	Jerriann Bentley (Delta Zeta)
Alumni Group/Chapter Spotlight	Nu Zeta Graduate Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Young Alumni Award	Flora Mae Ayres (Alpha Omicron Pi) Diego Lourenco (Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.)

2022 Winners

Award	2022 Winners
Chapters of the Year	Alpha Delta Pi Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.
Chapter President of the Year	IFC: Nate Berry (Pi Kappa Alpha) MGC: Diego Lourenco (Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.) NPHC: Dariana Martre (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Caroline Ayers (Pi Beta Phi)
Sorority & Fraternity Life Person of the Year	IFC: Will Rice (Alpha Gamma Rho) MGC: Emmett Hincapie (Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.) NPHC: Elexis Allen, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Panhellenic: Teesha Brown, Pi Beta Phi
Innovative Program of the Year	IFC: Spring Membership Retreat (FarmHouse) MGC: FiestaVol (Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.) NPHC: Squid Games Fundraiser (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Ronald Week Philanthropy (Alpha Delta Pi)
New Member/Neophyte of the Year	IFC: Harrison Van Eaton (Beta Upsilon Chi) MGC: Lauren Urbi (Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.) NPHC: Tamera Turner (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Brooke Youngblood (Alpha Omicron Pi)
Community/Campus Partner Recognition	Office of Title IX
Outstanding Advisor of the Year	IFC: Harry Gross (Beta Upsilon Chi) NPHC: Robin Jones (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Ellen Liston, Alpha Delta Pi)
House Director Spotlight	Brandie McConkey (Beta Upsilon Chi)
Alumni Group/Chapter Spotlight	Lambda Chi Alpha
Young Alumni Award	Hadley O’Hara (Alpha Omicron Pi)

2021 Winners

Due to the COVID Pandemic, the Fraternal Excellence Ceremony was hosted virtually. You can rewatch the announcement here:

Award	2021 Winners
Chapter of the Year	IFC: Beta Upsilon Chi MGC: Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. NPHC: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Panhellenic: Sigma Kappa
Chapter President of the Year	IFC: Andrew Granger (Beta Upsilon Chi) NPHC: Nadia Powell (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Hannah Socci (Delta Zeta)
Sorority & Fraternity Life Person of the Year	IFC: Matt Cosgrove (Alpha Tau Omega) MGC: Gabriela Cruz (Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.) NPHC: Te’lor Allen (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Rachel Summers (Delta Gamma)
Innovative Program of the Year	IFC: “Second Thursday” (Beta Upsilon Chi) MGC: FiestaVOL 2020 (Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.) Panhellenic: Rose Buds: “Sanity, Strategies, & Sisterhood” Employment Seminar (Delta Zeta) NPHC: “We’ve Got the BlueZ” (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.)
New Member/Neophyte of the Year	IFC: Brooks Barber (Beta Theta Pi) MGC: Lillie Mai (Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Frannie Pawlowski (Delta Zeta)
Community/Campus Partner Recognition Award	Dr. Spencer Gregg (UTK Student Health Center)
Advisor of the Year	IFC: Doug Craig (Alpha Gamma Rho) NPHC: Jerica Jackson (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) Panhellenic: Mary Kathryn Oliver (Alpha Omicron Pi)
House Director Spotlight	IFC: Brandie McConkey (Beta Upsilon Chi)
Alumni Group/Chapter Spotlight	IFC: Alpha Kappa Alumni Assosciation of Alpha Gamma Rho
“Vol on the move”	Bailey Alexander (Delta Zeta)

2020 Winners

Award	2020 Winners
Chapter of the Year	IFC: Alpha Gamma Rho MGC: Lambda Theta Alpha NPHC: Delta Sigma Theta Panhellenic: Delta Zeta
Chapter President of the Year	IFC: Parker Trulove (Alpha Tau Omega) MGC: Divy Patel (Sigma Beta Rho) NPHC: Kevona Starks (Sigma Gamma Rho) Panhellenic: Maddie Spence (Delta Gamma)
Greek Person of the Year	IFC: Todd Merryman (Beta Upsilon Chi) MGC: Viral Patel (Sigma Sigma Rho) NPHC: Robert Nisby (Phi Beta Sigma) Panhellenic: Vanna Dodson (Delta Gamma)
Council Member of the Year	IFC: Caden Throneberry (Kappa Alpha Order) MGC: Meera Kisan (Sigma Sigma Rho) Panhellenic: Summer Shore (Phi Mu)
Outstanding New Member	IFC: Noah Smith (Beta Upsilon Chi) MGC: Gabriela Cruz (Lambda Theta Alpha) NPHC: Angelica Souksavong (Sigma Gamma Rho) Panhellenic: Meghan Sliwa (Alpha Delta Phi)
Outstanding Emerging Leader	IFC: Leo Spadafino (Alpha Gamma Rho) MGC: Parth Patel (Sigma Beta Rho) NPHC: Trevone Warren (Phi Beta Sigma) Panhellenic: Gabrielle Cyr (Phi Mu)
Advisor of the Year	IFC: Jerry Adams (Sigma Nu) NPHC: Patrice Banks (Sigma Gamma Rho) Panhellenic: Mary Beth Fitzpatrick (Phi Mu)
House Director of the Year	IFC: Bailey Steadman (Pi Kappa Phi) Panhellenic: Ellen Johnston (Kappa Delta)
Innovative Program of the Year	MGC: Hispanic Heritage Week, Lambda Theta Alpha NPHC: Let’s Get it Off Our Chest, Zeta Phi Beta Panhellenic: R-Word Documentary, Sigma Kappa
Council President’s Choice	IFC: Matt Cosgrove (Alpha Tau Omega) MGC: Marut Bhagat (Sigma Beta Rho) NPHC: Bianca Richardson (Delta Sigma Theta) Panhellenic: Cara Hunter (Phi Mu)

2019 Winners

Award	2019 Winners
Chapter of the Year	IFC: Sigma Alpha Epsilon MGC: Sigma Beta Rho NPHC: Phi Beta Sigma Panhellenic: Delta Gamma
Chapter President of the Year	IFC: Luke McConnell (Sigma Nu) MGC: Rikesh Vanmali (Sigma Beta Rho) NPHC: Robert Nisby (Phi Beta Sigma) Panhellenic: Taryn Lester (Pi Beta Phi)
Greek Person of the Year	IFC: David Branum (Pi Kappa Phi) MGC: Urvi Patel (Sigma Sigma Rho) Panhellenic: Taylor Wiseman (Delta Gamma)
Council Member of the Year	IFC: James Eun (Sigma Nu) MGC: Poonam Patel (Sigma Sigma Rho) Panhellenic: Elizabeth Longmire (Delta Zeta)
Outstanding New Member	IFC: Larson McDaniel (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) MGC: Marut Bhagat (Sigma Beta Rho) Panhellenic: Ellie Tidwell (Delta Gamma)
Outstanding Emerging Leader	IFC: Brady Fernandes (Delta Tau Delta) MGC: Prasanna Patel (Sigma Sigma Rho) NPHC: Jasmen Grant (Alpha Kappa Alpha) Panhellenic: Sarah Wade (Kappa Kappa Gamma)
Advisor of the Year	IFC: Collin Donaghue (Pi Kappa Phi) Panhellenic: Laurie Macnair (Pi Beta Phi)
House Director of the Year	Jerriann Bentley (Delta Zeta)
Innovative Program of the Year	NPHC: Alpha Kappa Alpha, HBCU Impact Day Video Panhellenic: Kappa Kappa Gamma, THRIVE Lonsdale Holiday Book Drive
Council President’s Choice	IFC: Wilson Garrett (Beta Upsilon Chi) MGC: Sigma Beta Rho Panhellenic: Cait Berosh (Kappa Kappa Gamma)

2018 Winners

Award	2018 Winners
Chapter of the Year	IFC: Sigma Alpha Epsilon MGC: Sigma Beta Rho NPHC: Zeta Phi Beta Panhellenic: Delta Gamma
Chapter President of the Year	IFC: Noah Burbrink (Alpha Tau Omega) MGC: Megha Patel (Sigma Sigma Rho) NPHC: Deonna Williams (Zeta Phi Beta) Panhellenic: Alexis Withers (Delta Delta Delta)
Greek Person of the Year	Hunter Jones (Alpha Gamma Rho) Jason Patel (Sigma Beta Rho) Rachel Ricker (Alpha Delta Pi)
Council Member of the Year	IFC: Austin Sanders (FarmHouse) MGC: Devi Patel (Sigma Sigma Rho) Panhellenic: Eduarda Lague (Delta Zeta)
Outstanding New Member	IFC: Ryan Greer (Delta Tau Delta) MGC: Krishna Patel (Sigma Beta Rho) NPHC: Kayla Tisdale (Zeta Phi Beta) Panhellenic: Emma Conn (Delta Zeta)
Outstanding Emerging Leader	IFC: John Calvin Bryant (Alpha Gamma Rho) Panhellenic: Caroline Arias (Delta Gamma)
Advisor of the Year	DeeDee Cooper (Delta Zeta)
House Director of the Year	IFC: Anne Williams (Alpha Gamma Rho) Panhellenic: Leslie DelVecchio (Phi Mu)
Innovative Program of the Year	Delta Gamma, Support Group
Council President’s Choice	IFC: Jon Reesman (Pi Kappa Alpha) NPHC: Janice Branch (Haslam College of Business) Panhellenic: Annie Wright (Alpha Omicron Pi)

2016–17 Winners

Award	2016–17 Winners
New Member/Neophyte of the Year	IFC: Tyler Williams (Delta Tau Delta) MGC: Zeenat Mirza (Delta Phi Omega) NPHC: Trevor Bass (Iota Phi Theta) Panhellenic: Meg Ivy (Alpha Omicron Pi)
Chapter President of the Year	IFC: Joe Chirico (Sigma Phi Epsilon) MGC: Ravina Patel (Sigma Sigma Rho) NPHC: Jamesha Westfield (Sigma Gamma Rho) Panhellenic: Whitney Padgett (Kappa Kappa Gamma)
Greek Person of the Year	IFC: Carson Hollingsworth (Delta Tau Delta) MGC: Megha Patel (Sigma Sigma Rho) NPHC: Nailah Hakeem-Brown (Sigma Gamma Rho) Panhellenic: Elisabeth Logan (Sigma Kappa)
Council Member of the Year	IFC: Weston Bell (Kappa Sigma) MGC: Misha Morar (Delta Phi Omega) NPHC: Nailah Hakeem-Brown (Sigma Gamma Rho) Panhellenic: Kellie Larsen (Delta Zeta)
Advisor of the Year	IFC: Bryce Giesler (Sigma Phi Epsilon) NPHC: Franke James III (Iota Phi Theta) Panhellenic: Ellen Liston (Alpha Delta Pi)
House Director of the Year	IFC: Ron Coleman (Delta Tau Delta) Panhellenic: Ellen Johnston (Kappa Delta)
Chapter of the Year	IFC: Alpha Gamma Rho MGC: Delta Phi Omega NPHC: Zeta Phi Beta Panhellenic: Kappa Kappa Gamma

2015–16 Winners

Award	2015–16 Winners
New Member of the Year	IFC: Tyler Davis (Delta Tau Delta) MGC: Misha Morar (Sigma Sigma Rho) NPHC: Jamesha Westfield (Sigma Gamma Rho) Panhellenic: Kiersten Marsh (Alpha Omicron Pi)
Chapter President of the Year	IFC: Seth Carver (Delta Tau Delta) MGC: Dev Patel (Sigma Beta Rho) NPHC: Jerica Jackson (Zeta Phi Beta) Panhellenic: Liz Cao (Delta Gamma)
Greek Person of the Year	IFC: Jared Long (Beta Theta Pi) MGC: Alisha Kukreja (Delta Phi Omega) NPHC: Desmond Coates (Iota Phi Theta) Panhellenic: Abby Powell (Chi Omega)
UT Faculty Member/Professor of the Year	Kelvin Massey (Department of English)
UT Staff Member of the Year	Penny Henderson (Sorority & Fraternity Life)
UT Campus Office/Department of the Year	Student Success Center
Advisor of the Year	IFC: Bill Fort (Kappa Sigma) MGC: Tenea Lowery (MGC) NPHC: Terrance Branch (Omega Psi Phi) Panhellenic: Cindy Allin (Sigma Kappa)
House Director of the Year	IFC: Sarah Polston (Sigma Phi Epsilon) Panhellenic: Cathy McIntyre (Chi Omega)
House Corporation Board Member of the Year	IFC: Ken Alley (Alpha Gamma Rho) Panhellenic: Carol Hornstra (Delta Gamma) and Linda McCurry (Delta Gamma)
Academic Program of the Year	IFC: Delta Tau Delta MGC: Sigma Beta Rho Panhellenic: Zeta Tau Alpha
Civic Engagement Program of the Year	IFC: Beta Theta Pi MGC: Delta Phi Omega Panhellenic: Kappa Delta
Alumni/Alumnae Program of the Year	IFC: FarmHouse MGC: Sigma Beta Rho Panhellenic: Pi Beta Phi
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Program of the Year	IFC: FarmHouse MGC: Delta Phi Omega NPHC: Sigma Gamma Rho Panhellenic: Kappa Kappa Gamma
Educational Program of the Year	IFC: Delta Tau Delta MGC: Delta Phi Omega NPHC: Iota Phi Theta Panhellenic: Alpha Chi Omega
Chapter of the Year	IFC: Beta Theta Pi MGC: Delta Phi Omega Panhellenic: Kappa Delta