Phi Gamma Delta’s Annual Awards program recognizes our most outstanding graduate chapters, individuals (graduate volunteers & graduating seniors) and undergraduate chapters. Each year, Annual Award applications are due May 1.
More details about our awards and application process can be found in the following award categories: Graduate Chapter Awards, Individual Awards and Undergraduate Chapter Awards.
Award Winners
Award winners are announced on our website and on social media in August / September, and they are published in every fall issue of The Phi Gamma Delta magazine.
Winners for the 2024 Calendar Year:
Graduate Chapter Awards
Brightman Awards
The most outstanding graduate chapters: One for the graduate chapter with 75+ members and one for the graduate chapter with fewer than 75 members
Applications
The Fraternity encourages all graduate chapters to submit a Graduate Chapter Awards Application each year. Applications for the 2024 calendar year are due May 1, at 11:59 pm ET (8:59 pm PT). If you have questions, contact the Director of Graduate Engagement.
Individual Awards
Coulter Cup
For the volunteer who contributed the most to an undergraduate chapter in a role other than Purple Legionnaire, Volunteer Leader or General Officer
Crowder Cup
For the most outstanding faculty advisor
Durrance Award
For the most outstanding Purple Legionnaire
Haynes Award
For the most effective Section Leader
Wilkinson Award
For the most outstanding undergraduate senior
Nominations
The Fraternity encourages all chapters to nominate individuals for awards every year. Nominations for the 2024 calendar year are due May 1, at 11:59 pm ET (8:59 pm PT). If you have questions, contact the Director of Graduate Engagement.
Undergraduate Chapter Awards
Cheney Cup
Greatest All-Around Chapter Efficiency
Baker Cup
Excellence in Service, Philanthropy & Ethical Activities
Brightman Trophy
Excellence in Graduate Relations
Condon Cup
Most Improved Chapter
Coon Plaque
Excellence in Chapter Publications
Jordan Bowl
Excellence in Scholarship
Owen Cup
Most Improved Scholarship
Zerman Trophy
Excellence in Brotherhood Involvement
Applications
Phi Gamma Delta encourages all undergraduate chapters to submit an Undergraduate Chapter Awards Application each year. Applications for the 2024 calendar year are due May 1, at 11:59 pm ET (8:59 pm PT). If you have any questions, contact the Director of Graduate Engagement.
Eligibility for Undergraduate Chapter Awards:
- The chapter must have ‘current’ accounts receivables with the International Fraternity, or they must be adhering to an agreed upon payment plan, at the time of application.
- The chapter may not be under disciplinary action with the Fraternity. This includes under a Graduate Trusteeship imposed by a Third-Degree Penalty or Fifth-Degree Penalty (probation during the majority of the calendar year being evaluated and at the time of application).
