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 Descriptions & Applications
Graduate Chapter Awards
Brightman Award for Graduate Chapters
75+ Members
Most outstanding graduate chapter with more than 75 members
Under 75 Members
Most outstanding graduate chapter with fewer than 75 members
Application
We encourage all graduate chapters to submit an Award Application each year. The Application for the 2025 calendar year is 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 advisor contributing the most to an undergraduate chapter in a role other than Purple Legionnaire 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 in the Fraternity
Wilkinson Award
For the most outstanding undergraduate senior
Nominations/Applications
We encourages all chapters to nominate individuals for awards every year. Nominations for the 2025 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 in scholarships, relationships and collegiate activities
Baker Cup
Excellence in ethical, religious and service
Brightman Trophy
Excellence in graduate relations; demonstrating “Not for College Days Alone”
Condon Cup
Greatest overall improvement in chapter efficiency
Coon Plaque
Excellence in annual chapter publications
Jordan Bowl
Excellence in scholarship within the Fraternity
Owen Cup
Greatest improvement in scholarship
Zerman Trophy
Excellence in brotherhood involvement on campus
Applications
We encourage all undergraduate chapters to submit an Awards Application each year. Applications for the 2025 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).
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.
