Honors and awards within Phi Gamma Delta

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The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta recognizes the many accomplishments of its various chapters and individual undergraduate and graduate Brothers in many ways. This list describes each of them.

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[edit] Honors and Awards Within Phi Gamma Delta

[edit] Awards to Undergraduate Chapters

  • Baker Social Service Cup: Awarded to the chapter which has excelled in religious, ethical and social service activities. Named for Newton D. Baker (Johns Hopkins, 1892, Washington and Lee, 1894).[1]
  • Brightman Trophy: Presented to the undergraduate chapter best evidencing that Phi Gamma Delta is "not for college days alone". Named for Horace I. Brightman (Columbia, 1892).[2]
  • Cheney Cup: Awarded to the chapter judged to be most efficient in the conduct of its affairs as evidenced by scholarship, campus activities and fraternity relations. Named for O. H. Cheney (New York, 1897).[3]
  • Condon Cup: Awarded to the chapter achieving the greatest all-around improvement. Named for Herbert T. Condon (Washington Faculty). [4]
  • Coon Plaque: Awarded to the chapter whose publications are judged to be distinctive, newsworthy and journalistically superior. Named for Owen L. Coon (Northwestern, 1915). [5]
  • Jordan Bowl: Awarded to the chapter having the highest comparative scholarship within the Fraternity. Named for Riverda Harding Jordan (Yale, 1893).[6]
  • Owen Cup: Awarded by the chapter at the University of Oklahoma to the chapter showing the greatest improvement in scholarship over the previous year. Named for Frederick B. Owen (Missouri 1903).[7]
  • Zerman Trophy: Formerly the "Archons Trophy". Awarded to the chapter which has excelled the most in extra-curricular activities such as student government or the campus newspaper. Named for William S. Zerman (Michigan, 1949). [8]

[edit] Awards to Graduate Chapters

  • Brightman Award: Presented to the two most outstanding graduate chapters, one of over 75 members and one of under 75 members. Named for Horace I. Brightman (Columbia, 1892).[9]

[edit] Awards to Individuals

  • Coulter Cup: Awarded for "exceptional outstanding service by a Graduate Brother to an undergraduate Chapter of the Fraternity". Named for Chan F. Coulter (Iowa, 1925).[10] Brother Coulter also competed in the 1924 Paris Olympics.
  • Crowder Cup: Awarded to the most outstanding faculty advisor. Named for Dr. Richard H. Crowder (DePauw, 1931).[11]
  • Distinguished Fiji Awards: Awarded annually by the Archons to no more than six Graduate Brothers worthy of recognition for their work on behalf of Phi Gamma Delta and/or society at large.[12]
  • Durrance Award: Awarded to the Fraternity's outstanding Purple Legionnaire. Named for Francis M. Durrance (Washington and Lee, 1907).[13]
  • Haynes Award: Awarded to the most outstanding Section Chief. Named for Tyler Haynes (Richmond, 1922).[14]
  • Wilkinson Award: Presented to the Brother considered to be the outstanding senior in Phi Gamma Delta. Named for Cecil J. "Scoop" Wilkinson (Ohio Wesleyan, 1917).[15]

[edit] Awards Given to Multiple Undergraduate Chapters

  • Certificates of Academic Achievement: Given to all chapters achieving grade point averages higher than the all-men's average on their campus.[16]
  • Certificates of Superior Academic Achievement: Given to those chapters which remain above the all-men's grade point average for at least 5 consecutive years.[17]
  • John Templeton McCarty Chapter Proficiency Awards: Presented annually to chapters exhibiting efficiency in their operations. This includes adhering to Fraternity laws, maintaining a favorable standing with the College or University, and promoting the high standards of Phi Gamma Delta.[18]
  • Mattern Ritual Proficiency Awards: Given to those chapters which demonstrate proficiency in the use of the Fraternity's Rituals. Named for Edwin L. Mattern (Allegheny 1890).[19]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Baker Cup. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  2. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Brightman Trophy. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  3. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Cheney Cup. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  4. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Condon Cup. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  5. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Coon Plaque. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  6. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Jordan Bowl. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  7. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Owen Cup. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  8. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Zerman Trophy. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  9. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Brightman Award. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  10. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Coulter Cup. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  11. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Crowder Cup. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  12. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Distinguished Fiji Award. Retrieved on 2007-08-30.
  13. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Durrance Award. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  14. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Haynes Award. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  15. ^ Phi Gamma Delta: Wilkinson Award. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  16. ^ "Awards and Honors: Certificates of Academic Achievement", page 133. The Purple Pilgrim: The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Guide to Brotherhood. 2004
  17. ^ Phi Gamma Delta's Awards. Retrieved on 2007-11-19.
  18. ^ "Awards and Honors: John Templeton McCarty Chapter Proficiency Awards", page 133. The Purple Pilgrim: The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Guide to Brotherhood. 2004
  19. ^ "Honors and Awards: Mattern Ritual Proficiency Award", page 132. The Purple Pilgrim: The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Guide to Brotherhood. 2004