Sigma Delta Tau

Sigma Delta Tau National Awards

The Sigma Delta Tau National Awards are given annually to recognize the accomplishments of our chapters and members. These awards are our most prestigious recognition.

Individual Awards

Outstanding New Member:

• Omer Nativ (Beta Tau—Rutgers University)

Outstanding Sophomore:

• Lila Caplan (Upsilon—Indiana University)

Ruth Metzger Katz Outstanding Junior:

• Katelyn Villacres (Beta Zeta—Queens College)

Outstanding Senior:

• Elizabeth Irwin (Alpha Tau—George Washington University)

Hall of Fame:

• Amanda Hunter (Gamma Rho—Ramapo College)
• Ashley Maney (Gamma Phi—York College of Pennsylvania)
• Ashley Colby (Gamma Eta—University of South Florida)
• Becky Whitney (Gamma Delta—American University)
• Elizabeth Irwin (Alpha Tau—George Washington University)
• Emily Powell (Delta Iota—Nova Southeastern University)
• Erynn Fray (Gamma Mu—Northeastern University)
• Lauren Goodsnyder (Kappa—University of Illinois)
• Melissa Leavy (Beta Tau—Rutgers)
• Monica Kramer (Delta Epsilon—Emory University

Regene Freund Cohane Outstanding Chapter President Award:

• Alex Burkhardt (Gamma Phi—York College of Pennsylvania)

Patricia Jackson Linderman Outstanding Chapter Treasurer Award:

• Kristen Signorile (Gamma Xi—Montclair State University)
• Julia Vestberg (Gamma Mu—Northeastern University)

Harriet Burgheim Rodenberg Panhellenic Leadership Award:

• Julianna Kubik (Gamma Delta—American University)

Chickie Lowenstein Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award:

• Tara Olson (Advises Gamma Delta—American University)

Chapter Awards:

Outstanding Chapter Program:

• Alpha Theta—University of Maryland
• Delta Nu—Stevens Institute of Technology

Honorable Mention:

• Gamma Delta—American University
• Gamma Lambda—Florida State University
• Gamma Rho—Rutgers University Camden

Outstanding Scholarship Program:

• Alpha Iota—Tulane University
• Delta Nu—Stevens Institute of Technology
• Gamma Delta—American University
• Gamma Phi—York College of Pennsylvania

Honorable Mention:

• Gamma Lambda—Florida State University
• Alpha Xi—Boston University

Outstanding Philanthropic-Fundraising:

• Chi—University of Michigan
• Gamma Delta—American University
• Gamma Eta—University of South Florida

Honorable Mention:

• Delta Mu—Manhattan College

Empowering Women

• Beta Xi—Union College
• Gamma Delta—American University
• Alpha Theta—University of Maryland

Community Service

• Delta Iota—Nova Southeastern University

Sisterhood Programming

• Beta Tau—Rutgers University
• Delta Nu—Stevens Institute of Technology

Outstanding Recruitment:

• Alpha Theta—University of Maryland
• Delta Nu—Stevens Institute of Technology
• Gamma Lambda—Florida State University
• Gamma Mu—Northeastern University
• Gamma Rho—Ramapo College

Honorable Mention:

• Eta—University of Georgia
• Alpha Iota—Tulane University
• Alpha Tau—George Washington University

Outstanding Alumnae Programming

• Beta Tau—Rutgers University
• Eta—University of Georgia
• Gamma Lambda—Florida State University

Honorable Mention:

• Gamma Eta—University of South Florida
• Alpha Theta—University of Maryland
• Beta Xi—Union College

Jewish Women International

• Alpha Tau—George Washington University
• Alpha Theta—University of Maryland
• Beta Tau—Rutgers University
• Gamma Eta—University of South Florida

Honorable Mention

• Gamma Delta—American University
• Gamma Rho—Ramapo College
• Delta Iota—Nova Southeastern University

PCAA

• Gamma Lambda—Florida State University
• Alpha Theta—University of Maryland

Honorable Mention:

• Gamma Eta—University of South Florida

New Member Programming

• Alpha Iota—Tulane University
• Gamma Delta—American University

Honorable Mention:

• Gamma Lambda—Florida State University
• Gamma Xi—Montclair State University

Diamond Chapter Award:

• Alpha Theta—University of Maryland
• Beta Tau—Rutgers University
• Gamma Delta—American University
• Gamma Eta—University of South Florida
• Gamma Mu—Northeastern University
• Gamma Rho—Ramapo College
• Delta Nu—Stevens Institute of Technology

Outstanding Chapter:

• Gamma Delta—American University

Campus-Specific Awards

These awards our chapters and members received on their respective campuses during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Gamma Lambda—Florida State University

• Chapter President of the Year (Julia Bracci)

Alpha Zeta—University of Pittsburgh

• Chapter President of the Year (Maia Brown)
• Cathedral Standards of Excellence

Gamma Alpha—Binghamton University

• Panhellenic Council Outstanding Chapter Advisor (Cara Cutaia)

Delta Xi—Rowan University

• NPC Chapter of the Year

Delta Pi—Stockton University

• Outstanding Educational Event
• Panhellenic Senior of the Year (Margo Greenbaum)

Kappa—University of Illinois

• Highest GPA Fall 2021
• Private Certified Housing: Inspections Completed in 2 Visits

Gamma Iota—University of Hartford

• Best Campus Philanthropy Event
• Most Philanthropy Service Hours
• Panhellenic Rising Leader (Simone Romano)

Alpha Theta—University of Maryland

• Green Paragaon Award: “Paragon: A Model of Excellence” for ΣΔΤ Your Way
• Balfoure/Beale Outstanding New Member Education Programming Award
• Certified Green Chapter
• Presidents Cup for Outstanding PHA Chapter

Beta Pi—Stony Brook University

• FSL Chapter of the Year
• Program of the Year: Kardio for Kids5K
• Outstanding Chapter Management
• Emerging Leader: Rida Jamal
• Spirit Award: Sherin Samuel
• FSL Leader of the Year: Alyssa DiBenedetto
• Chapter Advisor of the Year (Jodi Romano)

Gamma Omega—Adelphi University

• Outstanding Performance in Respect for the Individual

Delta Omicron—Kent State University

• Chapter of Excellence

Delta Iota—Nova Southeastern University

• Sorority Member of the Year (Jenna Binaco)