Undergraduate Chapter Awards

Baker Cup

Excellence in Service, Philanthropy & Ethical Activities

Brightman Trophy

Excellence in Graduate Relations

Cheney Cup

Greatest All-Around Chapter Efficiency

Condon Cup

Most Improved Chapter

Coon Plaque

Excellence in Chapter Publications

Jordan Bowl

Excellence in Scholarship

Owen Cup

Most Improved Scholarship

Zerman Trophy

Excellence in Brotherhood Involvement

Undergraduate Chapter Awards Applications

Phi Gamma Delta encourages all undergraduate chapters to submit an Annual Awards Application each year.

Undergraduate Chapter Awards applications for the 2023 cycle are due May 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET (8:59 pm PT). If you have any questions, contact the Senior Director of Education.

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Eligibility

For a chapter to be eligible to receive Undergraduate Chapter Awards:

  1. 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.
  2. The chapter may not be under disciplinary action with the Fraternity, including 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).
Resources to Help Your Chapter Apply
  • Baker Award Template
  • Blank Undergraduate Chapter Awards Application – 2023 Cycle
  • Zerman Trophy Template

View Resources Here

Individual Awards

Coulter Cup

Awarded to the volunteer who contributed the most to an undergraduate chapter in a role other than Purple Legionnaire, Volunteer Leader or General Officer

Crowder Cup

Awarded to the most outstanding faculty advisor

Durrance Award

Awarded to the most outstanding Purple Legionnaire

Haynes Award

Awarded to the most effective Section Leader

Wilkinson Award

Awarded to the most outstanding undergraduate senior

Individual Award Nominations

The Fraternity encourages all chapters to nominate individuals for awards every year.

Individual Award Nominations for the 2023 cycle will open soon. When they open, they will be due May 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET (8:59 pm PT). If you have questions, contact the Director of Graduate Engagement.

Graduate Chapter Awards

Brightman Awards

Presented to the most outstanding graduate chapters: One for the graduate chapter with over 75 members and one for the graduate chapter with under 75 members

Graduate Chapter Award Application

The Fraternity encourages all graduate chapters to submit an awards application every year.

The Graduate Chapter Award application for the 2023 cycle is currently closed. When the application opens, it will be due May 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET (8:59 pm PT). If you have questions, contact the Director of Graduate Engagement.

Past Annual Award Winners

Annual Award winners are announced each fall, and they are published in the fall issue of The Phi Gamma Delta Magazine (along with the Distinguished Fiji Award winners).

View the Award Winners for the 2022 Calendar Year:

2022 Annual Award Winners