Virtual Awards 2015

Congratulations to the winners of the 2015 Virtual Awards!

Please see our main awards page for information about each award available yearly and at National Convention as well as applications, letters of recommendation forms, etc.

Selma Gilday Improved Academic Excellence Award

Selma Gilday Improved Academic Excellence Award - Alpha Tau

For the year 2014–2015, for the chapter who increased their chapter overall GPA from the 2014 Convention to the 2014–15 Academic Year from 2.245 to 2.91 for a 30% improvement with 700 Cooperation Points, as well as completion of all required academic excellence reports and academic excellence programs during the biennium, the Selma Gilday Improved Academic Excellence Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Alpha Tau Chapter.

Amelia McSweeney Award

Amelia Mcsweeney Award - New Orleans Area Alumnae Association

For the year 2014–2015, for having 7 members involved on a National level, which is a 64% participation rate, plus having 6 members attend Theta Phi Days and for involvement with chapters outside of their geographic area as well as timely submittal of their reports, the Amelia McSweeney Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees, to the New Orleans Area Alumnae Association.

Anna Rose Kimpel Academic Excellence Award

Anna Rose Kimpel Academic Excellence Award - Gamma Pi

For the year 2014–2015, for the chapter that had an aggregate chapter GPA of 3.43, who submitted all required Academic Excellence reports and programs and maintained good standing within the fraternity, the Anna Rose Kimpel Academic Excellence Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Gamma Pi Chapter.

Mildred M. Connely Award

Mildred M. Connely Award - Northern New Jersey Alumnae Association

For the year 2014–2015, for participation in 6 advisory boards, supporting numerous events hosted by collegians, membership recruitment support, and for presenting an educational program on social media & communication to 2 chapters, in addition in supporting several extension efforts, the Mildred M. Connely Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Northern New Jersey Alumnae Association.

Esther Burke McCormick New Member Retention Award

Esther Burke Mccormick New Member Retention Award - Gamma Phi

For the year 2014–2015, for a chapter with fewer than 30 members, for initiating 100% percent of their new members in the first year of the biennium, and earning 1700 cooperation points or 94% percent during the biennium, the Esther Burke McCormick Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees, to the Gamma Phi Chapter.


Esther Burke Mccormick New Member Retention Award - Gamma Omega

For the year 2014–2015, for a chapter with fewer than 30 members, for initiating 100% percent of their new members in the first year of the biennium, and earning 1700 cooperation points or 94% percent during the biennium, the Esther Burke McCormick Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees, to the Gamma Omega Chapter.


Esther Burke Mccormick New Member Retention Award - Beta Theta

For the year 2014–2015, for a chapter with greater than 30 members, for initiating 100 percent of their new members in the first year of the biennium and 1800 cooperation points at 100%, the maximum possible, the Esther Burke McCormick Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Beta Theta Chapter.

New Member Retention Certificate

New Member Retention Certificate - Beta Xi

For the year 2014–2015, for a chapter with greater than 30 members, a New Member Retention Recognition Certificate is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Beta Xi Chapter.

Jean M. Cusack Membership Award

Jean M. Cusack Membership Award - South Florida Alumnae Association

For the year 2014–2015, for an alumnae association with fewer than 30 members, for increasing their membership by 75% from 8 to 14 members, with 100% being within the geographic area, the Jean M. Cusack Membership Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the South Florida Alumnae Association.


Jean M. Cusack Membership Award - Northshore Louisiana Alumnae Association

For the year 2014–2015, for an alumnae association with 30 or greater members, for increasing their membership by 21% from 28 members at the start of the biennium to 34 members, the Jean M. Cusack Membership Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Northshore Louisiana Alumnae Association.

Jean Yosepian Theta Phi Alpha Foundation Award

Jean Yosepian Theta Phi Alpha Foundation Award - Beta Beta

For the year 2014–2015, for donations of $2824 the Jean Yosepian Theta Phi Alpha Foundation Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Beta Beta Chapter.

Lois Barry Lynch Theta Phi Alpha Foundation Award

Lois Barry Lynch Theta Phi Alpha Foundation Award - Flint Area Alumnae Association

For the year 2014–2015, for donations of $1557, the Lois Barry Lynch Theta Phi Alpha Foundation Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Flint Area Alumnae Association.

Patricia Giallanza Hospitality Award

Patricia Giallanza Hospitality Award - Beta Xi

Per their Leadership Consultant, “This chapter is a hospitable, hilarious, and motivated group of women. My stay was very well thought out and they definitely had my comfort in mind. They did a great job in identifying my interests and it was a great bonding experience with so many laughs. The chapter held their spring Initiation during my visit. Sometimes it can be an awkward role as the Leadership Consultant in the room at some chapters. This chapter showed me true sisterhood by giving me a touching Initiation experience which is a memory I will cherish looking back on my consultant days. The Chapter held a Sexual Violence Awareness speaker with a Latina group on campus, participated in a Fraternity’s philanthropy, and held a fundraiser at a local restaurant during the week as well. This did not hinder my visit and the Chapter did an awesome job in highlighting all the great things they are doing. The Patricia Giallanza Hospitality Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to Beta Xi.


Patricia Giallanza Hospitality Award - Gamma Mu

Per their Leadership Consultant, “This chapter had many sisterhood events during my visit and I really felt like I got to know the sisters very well! They even arranged for some of the sisters to work out with me early in the morning and we went to Canada as well. One of the reasons I was impressed with this chapter is because I arrived during the first week of school, which was really busy for the sisters and I appreciated the fact that the women still took so much time out of their schedule to make me feel at home.” The Patricia Giallanza Hospitality Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Gamma Mu Chapter.


Patricia Giallanza Hospitality Award - Gamma Eta

Per their Leadership Consultant, “This chapter and their Advisory Board were warm and welcoming on my visit. I spent a good amount of time with all chapter members and had a great dinner with great conversation with Advisory Board. This made the trip to their campus all the more successful with the transparency of my visit and how it related to the chapter and Advisory Board. The women were eager to bond during sisterhood activities and were knowledgeable and excited. I was impressed with the chapter’s communication and planning on my visit as well. The hospitality chair did a great job in planning my stay.” The Patricia Giallanza Hospitality Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Gamma Eta Chapter.


Patricia Giallanza Hospitality Award - Kappa

Per their Leadership Consultant, “My stay with this chapter was great! The schedule was very clear and easy to understand. They always had sisters with me making sure I was where I needed to be! They were all very kind and welcoming. The sisters made sure I had a fun time while we got our work done!” The Patricia Giallanza Hospitality Award is hereby presented on behalf of Theta Phi Alpha by the Board of Trustees to the Kappa Chapter.