Andrew James Mogni Legacy Award
The Andrew James Mogni Legacy Award, created in 2015, is sponsored by International Programs, Sigma Nu Fraternity, and the Interfraternity Council, and is named in honor of Andrew James Mogni and his dedication to academic excellence and commitment to improving the lives of others. This award was established to perpetuate the legacy of Andrew and his passion for teaching people how to live every day and love life to the fullest. The award honors one fraternity member annually, regardless of Council affiliation, on the basis of proven scholarship, demonstrated leadership, and a strong commitment to serving others. The recipient will receive a $500 stipend.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a UI Fraternity Member (regardless of Council affiliation).
- Undergraduate Upperclassmen (at least Junior standing).
- Applicant must be in good standing with their fraternity.
- Minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
- Demonstrated exemplary service to another individual(s) or organization(s) - not limited to service in Iowa City or its surrounding areas.
- Please include a Letter of Recommendation from a person of your choice as well as someone who can attest to your (or the nominee's) exemplary service to another individual(s) or organization(s). These people should be able to discuss your (or the nominee's) character, abilities as a leader, and what sets you apart from other applicants.
Charlotte “Char” M. Sojka FBS Student Leader Scholarship
In recognition of Charlotte “Char” M. Sojka’s 39 years of service to the University of Iowa, specifically 35 years serving the Iowa Memorial Union, Fraternity Business Services, and the UI Fraternity and Sorority Community as the FBS Account Specialist, the Charlotte “Char” M. Sojka Fraternity Business Services Student Leader Award has been created.
This scholarship is presented to one student affiliated with UI Fraternity and Sorority Life, regardless of chapter (or colony) or governing council affiliation, who is a current or former chapter (or colony) or council treasurer. The recipient will embody the characteristics of Char: dedicated, determined, organized, and has an ongoing commitment to perform above and beyond their duty. The award will be in the form of a $500 book stipend to be used at the Iowa Hawk Shop and Bookstore. The award will be presented at the annual Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards program each spring semester.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be current or former chapter, colony, or governing council treasurer.
- Applicant must be affiliated with a chapter/colony in good financial standing with their governing council and inter/national organization.
- Applicant must be currently enrolled in nine (9) or more semester hours at The University of Iowa at the time of application.
- Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA at or above the all Fraternity & Sorority Life average.
- Applicant must have demonstrated dedication, determination, and organization in the their role as chapter/colony or governing council treasurer.
- Applicant must have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to performing above and beyond their duty as chapter/colony or governing council treasurer.
- In order to accept the award, applicant must be able to provide proof of enrollment in nine (9) or more semester hours in the immediate subsequent semester (i.e., the fall semester immediately following Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards).
Dinette Myers Quiet Leader Award
This award is sponsored by the University of Iowa Panhellenic Council in honor of Dinette Myers’ over 25 years of service to the Iowa Memorial Union and Center for Student Involvement & Leadership. This award will be presented to one member of the Panhellenic Council Sorority Community who embodies the leadership characteristics of a quiet, yet contributing member of her chapter and/or the Panhellenic Sorority Community. The recipient will receive a $500 stipend.
- Nominee must be in good standing with her sorority.
- Nominee must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Responses to questions 2 & 3 are limited to two (2) pages in length total.
Questions:
- Describe a time when the nominee's quiet leadership was more effective in dealing with a situation than other types of leadership.
- Describe what it means to "lead by example" and how it has applied to the nominee's experience at the University of Iowa.
Emerging Leader Award
This award recognizes one individual from each of the four Greek councils as an emerging leader in the UI Fraternity and Sorority Community. Sponsored by the Delta Beta chapter of Order of Omega, the award recipients will receive a $25 stipend each.
- Applicant must be in good standing with his or her chapter and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Applicant must be a member of a fraternity or sorority for at least one (1) academic year, but no more than one and one-half (1 ½) years at the time of nomination.
- Applicant should display exceptional involvement in the chapter and initiative to lead through positions and/or committees and be involved on campus and/or in Fraternity and Sorority Life (i.e. Dance Marathon, community service).
- The Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards Selection Committee will choose one winner from each council (IFC, MGC, NPHC, PHC).
- Please include a Letter of Recommendation from a chapter advisor, campus/graduate advisor, professor, or executive board member from the nominee's Chapter. This person should be able to discuss the nominee's character, abilities as a leader, and what sets the nominee apart from other applicants.
Helen Reich Scholarship
As the Dean of Women at The University of Iowa, Helen Reich advised the sorority community and served as a role model for the women of Iowa. This scholarship was created by the Panhellenic Council to honor a junior sorority member, regardless of council, on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and service. The recipient will receive $500.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a sorority-affiliated student with Junior (60 – 90 semester hours) class standing.
- Applicant must be in good standing with their organization.
- Applicant must have a minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA.
Louis B. White Model the Way Award
Louis B. White was a 1927 initiate of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the first Black Phi Beta Kappa scholar and the first Black athlete to become a member of the University of Iowa varsity soccer team. In recognition of Mr. White’s dedication to leading and modeling the way for members of his chapter and the University of Iowa fraternity and sorority community, we have created the Louis B. White Model the Way Award.
This award serves to honor one (1) fraternity member and one (1) sorority member, regardless of council, for serving as a role model in the University of Iowa fraternity and sorority community. The award recipients will have gone above and beyond to display brotherhood, sisterhood, and siblinghood to facilitate a fraternal and sororal experience optimal for belonging, serving, leading, thriving, and succeeding.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be in good standing with their chapter.
- Attach a Letter of Recommendation from a member of your chapter that speaks to your involvement as a brother/sister/sibling.
Mary Peterson Fraternity/Sorority Member of the Year
This award is sponsored by the University of Iowa Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils in honor of Mary Peterson. Mary Peterson served The University of Iowa as the Fraternity and Sorority Advisor for over 20 years. During her time, she acted as a mentor, confidant, and role model for all students on Iowa’s campus. This award is sponsored by the University of Iowa Fraternity & Sorority Community and was renamed to honor Mary and her commitment to the UI Fraternity and Sorority Community and UI community at large. This award is different from all other awards because rather than judging specifically on impacts in the fraternity/sorority community, special consideration is taken to look at the broad scope of how each applicant has impacted the entire university community. The recipients will receive a $500 stipend from the Panhellenic Council (Sorority Member of the Year) or Interfraternity Council (Fraternity Member of the Year).
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be in good standing with his/her fraternity/sorority.
- Applicant must have a minimum of 60 semester hours completed.
- Applicant must have a minimum of 3.33 cumulative GPA.
- Please include a Letter of Recommendation from a person of your choice, as well as someone who supervised you (or the nominee) in a non-fraternal organization. These people should be able to discuss the nominee's character, abilities as a leader, and what sets the nominee apart from other applicants.
- If selected as a finalist, you may be notified via e-mail to sign-up for an interview.
Apply for the Mary Peterson Fraternity/Sorority Member of the Year award.
Outstanding Community Service Award
This award honors one (1) fraternity member and one (1) sorority member, regardless of council, for dedicating time and energy to the greater UI and Iowa City/Coralville communities. Sponsored by Iowa Zeta chapter of Pi Beta Phi, the award recipients will receive $50 each.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be in good standing with their chapter.
- Attach a Letter of Recommendation from one (1) of the organizations for which you volunteered.
Outstanding Program Award
This award honors the chapter(s) who has excelled in creating successful, unique programming in any aspect of Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Outstanding Program Award is geared toward (but not limited to) the following areas: social, educational, risk management, philanthropic, service, cultural/diversity, alumni, or scholarship. The chapter may submit more than one application for consideration if they wish. Multiple awards may be issued.
Qualifications:
- Chapter must have hosted the program in the calendar year.
- Documentation of event is required (Fliers, Pictures, Forms, Other Media, etc.).
Outstanding Sorority Member in Leadership Award
This award is sponsored by the University of Iowa Panhellenic Council to recognize one (1) senior sorority member and one(1) sophomore sorority member regardless of council, who has dedicated a large amount of time, energy, and commitment to their individual organization and the greater UI Fraternity & Sorority Community.
The senior recipient will receive $250 from the Panhellenic Council and the sophomore recipient will receive $250 to be used for books and supplies at the beginning of the fall semester of their junior year.
Senior Award Qualifications:
- Senior Applicant must be a sorority-affiliated student with senior class standing (90 semester hours or more).
- Applicant must be in good standing with their chapter.
- Attach a letter of recommendation from one of the following: Chapter/Graduate Advisor, Chapter Executive Council, Traveling Consultant or Inter/National Headquarters, or Regional Volunteer.
Sophomore Award Qualifications
- Applicant must be a sorority-affiliated student with sophomore (30 – 60 semester hours) class standing.
- Applicant must be in good standing with their chapter.
- Applicant must have a minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA.
- Include a personal statement of financial need. Include a detailed explanation of financial status (expected costs, parent contributions, employment income, loans, etc.).
- Include a letter of support from the Financial Aid Office, Academic Advisor, or your parent(s)/legal guardians.
Apply for the Outstanding Sorority Member in Leadership Award.
Outstanding Support Staff Award
This award recognizes one outstanding chapter support staff member for their contributions to their respective chapter, as well as The University of Iowa Fraternity and Sorority Community. This can be your house director, cook, or another support staff member, who is not an advisor, which assists in the success of your chapter.
Randy Ross Senior Leadership Award
Sponsored by the Interfraternity Council, this award is named Randy Ross, the first Resident Advisor/House Director to a fraternity at Iowa. The award honors a senior fraternity member, regardless of council, whose leadership has contributed to the advancement of our fraternity community. The recipient will receive $250 from the Interfraternity Council.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a fraternity student with senior class (90 semester hours or more) standing.
- Applicant must be in good standing with their chapter.
T. Anne Cleary Scholarship
The T. Anne Cleary Scholarship is sponsored by the Panhellenic Council and is named in recognition of Anne’s dedication to academic excellence while serving at The University of Iowa as the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. The scholarship honors a sorority member, regardless of council, on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and service. The recipient will receive $500.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a sorority-affiliated student.
- Applicant must be in good standing with their chapter.
- Applicant must be currently enrolled at The University of Iowa.
- Applicant must have a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA.
Thomas A. Arcé Legacy Award
In recognition of Thomas Arce’s consistent dedication to the growth and support of the University of Iowa Fraternity and Sorority community, and for their efforts in the formation of the fourth fraternity and sorority governing body, the Multicultural Greek Council, the Thomas Arce Legacy Award has been created.
This award serves to recognize the contributions of an outstanding chapter advisor, alumni/ae volunteer, faculty, or staff member that supports the operations and goals of the University of Iowa Fraternity and Sorority community. This person has gone above and beyond to connect UI FSL students and staff with resources and support needed to facilitate a fraternal and sororal experience optimal for belonging, serving, leading thriving, and succeeding.
Please upload a letter from the nominee’s organization confirming the member is in good standing with the organization. This should come from either a chapter president or chapter advisor.