FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2026
CONTACT: Jennifer King
Director of Communications
P: 440-899-9282, ext. 3
communications@thetaphialpha.org
The Board of Trustees Recognizes the 2026
Pre-Convention Award and Recognition Certificate Recipients
BAY VILLAGE, Ohio –Theta Phi Alpha and the Board of Trustees would like to recognize and
congratulate the chapters, alumnae associations, and individual members who received a
Pre-Convention Award and Recognition Certificate for the 55th National Convention. The list of
recipients is below:
| Alumnae Association Philanthropy Award | Award Winner – Greater Cleveland |
| Anna Rose Kimpel Academic Excellence Award | Award Winner – Gamma Omega Chapter Recognition Certificates – Alpha Pi Chapter Gamma Chi Chapter |
| Chapter Philanthropy Award | Award Winner – Delta Delta Chapter Recognition Certificate – Chi Chapter |
| Dr. Mari Ann Callais Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Professional Award | Award Winner – Nicholas Alexander Damiano Florida Atlantic University |
| Gloria Neises Chapter Advisory Board Award | Award Winner – Beta Epsilon Chapter Recognition Certificate – Gamma Delta Chapter |
| Helen Ryan Quinlan Chapter Community Service Award | Award Winner – Gamma Delta Chapter Recognition Certificate – Gamma Omega Chapter |
| Jean Yosepian Theta Phi Alpha Foundation Award | Award Winner – Epsilon Chapter |
| Lois Barry Lynch Theta Phi Alpha Foundation Award | Award Winner – Akron Area |
| National Officer Award | Award Winner – Julia Osadchy, Gamma Delta |
| Otilia Leuchtweis O’Hara Chapter Improvement Award | Award Winners – Beta Epsilon Chapter Beta Nu Chapter |
| Outstanding Alumna Mentor Award | Award Winner – Gypsy Mason, Beta Sigma |
| Ruth M. Thompson Chapter Greek Life Award | Award Winner – Beta Nu Chapter |
| Sisterhood Award | Award Winner – Amanda Horvat, PhD Honorable mention – New Orleans Area |
More information about the history and requirements for this award can be found here:
https://thetaphialpha.org/award-information/
Founded in 1912, Theta Phi Alpha is a women’s organization to provide close comradeship; to advance educational, social, and philanthropic interests and leadership training; to encourage spiritual development and adherence to the highest moral standards; and to promote lifelong bonds of friendship; a fraternity for college and university women and alumnae. Theta Phi Alpha was founded at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor; today, there are 48 active collegiate chapters, 36 alumnae associations, and eight alumnae clubs in the United States.
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