NORFOLK, VIRGINIA – Each year, Alpha Kappa Psi esteems itself in recognizing the accomplishments of its members and those who impact its chapters — not only within AKPsi, but throughout universities and local communities as well. These members and chapters of the 2014-15 academic year, were recognized for their outstanding achievements and dedication during this past Convention.
The Chapter Performance Awards are presented to collegiate chapters who excel in various ways on the Annual Chapter Report. Whereas the Convention Competition, recognizes chapters primarily based on their participation at Convention. Recipients of both categories are automatically considered for these awards. View which chapters were recognized as the 2014-15 recipients in the following categories:
Chapter Performance Awards:
• Chapters of the Year
• First Place Regional Standing
• Significant Point Improvement
• Membership Growth
• Membership Strength
Convention Participation Awards:
• Regional Attendance
• Travel
• Unity
• Blue and Gold
Fraternity Designated Awards:
The Student and Alumni Awards Catalog was developed to recognize individuals and chapters that achieve excellence while demonstrating the fraternity’s core values of brotherhood, unity, knowledge, service and integrity. These awards are chapter driven, as chapters must nominate themselves or individual members for awards. The following individuals and chapters were presented as the 2014-15 recipients during Convention:
Outstanding Chapter Programming:
Collegiate Chapters
• Professional Development – Omega Zeta, Binghamton University
• Philanthropy – Pi Rho, California Polytechnic State
• Recruitment Campaign – Alpha, New York University
• Brotherhood and Social Development – Xi Omega, University of South Florida
• Alumni Outreach – Alpha, New York University
Alumni Chapters
• Professional Development – Atlanta Alumni
• Philanthropy – Florida Gold Coast Alumni
• Recruitment Campaign – Florida Gold Coast Alumni
• Brotherhood and Social Development – Florida Gold Coast Alumni
• Student Chapter Outreach – City of Festivals
Outstanding Chapter Leaders:
• Professional Development – Kyle Dymanus, Georgia Tech ‘12
• Service – Laura E. Duncan, Ohio State ‘14
• Membership Recruitment – Megan E. Winsor, Oregon State ‘12
• Brotherhood and Social Development – Ashish Bhandari, New York ‘12
• Alumni Outreach – Jack B. Renner, Ohio State ‘13
Outstanding Volunteer Leaders:
• Advisor of the Year – Carl Corns, Northern Colorado ’05 – Life
• Section Director of the Year – Jasmine Chery, Central Florida ’09 – Life
• Regional Manager of the Year – Kate Wortman, Portland ’10 – Life
