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****AWARDS CRITERIA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.****

Central Region Awards

Link to Application/Documentation: https://celectcdn.s3.amazonaws.com/files/0037/3181/CRAwardsApp2015.pdf

Awards Description Required

Documentation Submitted to Deadline

Attendance Award

Given to the undergraduate and graduate chapters with the highest

number of Sorors in attendance at the Central Region Conference

N/A N/A N/A

Carrie Filer Davis Award

Given to the undergraduate and graduate chapters with the highest

percentage for increased membership. Will be presented at 2015 Area

Meetings for 2014-2015 sorority year.

N/A N/A N/A

Certificate of Recognition Given to the undergraduate and

graduate Sorors for meritorious service

Letter of Recommendation from the Chapter Basileus

Central Region Achievement &

Awards Committee

Sunday, March 01, 2015

Hattie Redford Scrapbook 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place trophies Award Application

Chapter Annual Report


Awards Committee


Chapter Exhibit 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place trophies Award Application

Chapter Scrapbook & Chapter Annual Report


Awards Committee


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Central Region Awards


Awards Description Required

Documentation Submitted to Deadline

Ollie V. Greene Humanitarian Award

Given each year to the Soror, Sigma affiliate member or community

person who best epitomizes the life of George Washington Carver, the great

scientist and humanitarian.

Letter of recommendation

from chapter, include pictures and articles


Awards Committee


Dr. Annie Lane Lawrence Brown Mental Health Achievement

Award

Central Region elects to award the Dr. Annie Lawrence Brown Mental Health

Award to a Soror for outstanding service in providing Mental Health

Education to the general public and projecting the Sigma Gamma Rho

image.

Letter of recommendation

from chapter, include pictures and articles


Awards Committee


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Central Region Undergraduate Awards

Link to Application & Documentation: https://celectcdn.s3.amazonaws.com/files/0037/4181/Central_Region_Undergraduate_Awards_2015.pdf

Awards Description Required Documentation Submitted to: Deadline

Individual Awards

Scholastic Achievement (Certificates)

Awarded to all undergraduate Sorors with a cumulative 3.0 GPA

(3.75 on a 5.0 scale). Unofficial transcript or enrollment verification

reflecting GPA is required.

· Unofficial transcript for Fall 2014 > 3.0/4.0 scale

Undergraduate Concerns

Committee Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Outstanding Scholarship

Given to undergraduate Sorors completing her freshmen,

sophomore, junior and senior year that has the highest scholastic

records of Sorors throughout the region. Official transcript required

Special trophy for each award winner plus $100 gift card for each

winner.

· Unofficial transcript for Fall 2014 > 3.0/4.0 scale

· Transcript must show class year (Fr, So, Jr, Sr, etc.)



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Graduating Senior Award

Given to undergraduate graduating Soror having the most outstanding

record in school and sorority activities during her undergraduate

year

· Unofficial transcript for Fall 2014 · Document proving graduation in Dec 2014, May 2015 or Aug 2015 · Memo explaining record of outstanding achievement/involvement in school and sorority; involvement in conferences, meetings, etc. · Recommendation from campus or Sigma advisor



Undergraduate Rising Star

Given to an undergraduate Soror who maintains a positive attitude in

all circumstances, and is exemplary in carrying out her

duties; maintains Sigma image and has shown involvement with the sorority through the graduate chapter or regional committees

· Unofficial transcript for Fall 2014 · Recommendation letter from UG advisor or regional committee chair

UCC/Undergraduate Concerns


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Undergraduate Advisor of the

Year

The graduate chapter advisor recognized for her leadership,

patience, positive attitude, willingness to listen, and

outstanding service as a role model and mentor to her

undergraduates. Winner receives paid trip to AFLV Conference in following year (registration/hotel)

and $250 gift card.

· Recommendation letter from advised UG Chapter or Graduate Basileus with supporting documentation · Memo /pictures explaining record of outstanding achievement/involvement in relationship with undergraduate chapter and sorority; involvement in conferences, meetings, etc.



Undergraduate of the Year

Undergraduate Soror nominated by her undergraduate chapter and graduate chapter advisor, holds a 3.0 cumulative GPA (3.75 on a 5.0 scale) (or have shown a significant

increase in scholastic achievement), and who is

recognized for her demonstration as outstanding leader in her chapter and on the college

campus. Winner receives paid trip to AFLV Conference in following year (registration/hotel) and $250

gift card.

· Unofficial transcript for Fall 2014 · Recommendation letter from UG Advisor with supporting documentation · Recommendation letter from collegiate campus official



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Campus Greek Advisor or Campus Advisor

Recognition Certificate

Acknowledgement to campus advisor or Greek advisor with a

certificate of appreciation from the Region.

· Letter from undergraduate chapter with supporting information



Award of Achievement

Any undergraduate Soror who received honor from her

college/university or who have given outstanding service to the institution and the sorority. The Soror should show initiative in

helping to promote and interpret the sorority program to the

community, Sorors and campus culture. She has a record in

recruiting and orientating new members.

· Copy of award presented from campus or community



Graduating Senior

Recognition

Special recognition given to all graduating seniors for the current

sorority year who attend the Regional Conference (Dec 2014,

May 2015 and Aug 2015 graduates)

· Unofficial transcript for Fall 2014 · Document proving graduation in Dec 2014, May 2015 or Aug 2015



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Chapter Awards

Chapter Scholastic

Achievement

The undergraduate chapters recognized for outstanding

scholastic achievement throughout the region. Special recognition will be awarded to the chapters with

the highest GPA of all Greek-lettered organizations. Number of

members in chapter must be higher than college/university

student organization minimum.

· Submission of grades from FALL 2014 for all financial members in the chapter · Unofficial transcript for Fall 2014 > 3.0/4.0 scale · Campus Greek Organization Overall Academic Report – Fall 2014 (must show all campus averages and averages of all Greeks on campus, if applicable)



Soaring Upward

Recognition

Acknowledgment of the chapter who has demonstrated continuous

outstanding percentage of graduating seniors who transfer to

the alumnae chapter

Awarded by Region – Email can be sent for consideration, but not

necessary N/A Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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Undergraduate Chapter of the

Year

Undergraduate Soror nominated by her undergraduate chapter and graduate chapter advisor, holds a 3.0 cumulative GPA (3.75 on a 5.0 scale) (or have shown a significant

increase in scholastic achievement), and who is

recognized for her demonstration as outstanding leader in her chapter and on the college

campus. Winner receives paid trip to AFLV Conference in following year (registration/hotel) and $250

gift card.

· Unofficial transcript for Fall 2014 · Recommendation letter from UG Advisor with supporting documentation · Recommendation letter from collegiate campus official



Essence of Sigma Service

Acknowledgement to the chapter who has demonstrated excellence

in implementing the Sorority’s national projects and programs.

Consideration taken from records submitted to Regional Programs

Chair monthly.

· Memo explaining record of outstanding service programs and National Programs · Inclusion of flyers, pictures, campus newspaper articles, etc. recommended



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Undergraduate Program

“Vision Award” (2 awards)

Acknowledgement of the chapter who has demonstrated leadership

by creating a special campus based program that addresses campus issues or needs. The

campus program must have been in collaboration with another

student organization or university office. Awards given for both fall

and winter campus programming.

· Recommendation letter from chapter with supporting documentation · Flyer of campus program co-sponsored with another student organization · Date of event must be visible (two awards given: Spr 2014, Fall 2014 or Spr 2015) · Date of Spring 2014 activities must have occurred after the 74th Regional Conference



Step Competition

Participation at Regional Conference

Please check regional website for registration form



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Central Region Scholarships Link to Application/Documentation: http://www.sgrhocentral.com/scholarship-information

Scholarships Description Required Documentation Submitted to: Deadline

Beatrice Fox The Beatrice Fox scholarship is available for

an undergraduate student who can effectively document her need for a $1000.00 grant.

http://www.sgrhocentral.com/scholarship-information

Scholarship Committee

Sunday, February 15,

2015

Dr. LaRona J. Morris Undergraduate Grant

This annual grant established in her name will provide two qualified Central Region

Undergraduate members with a $250 grant to be used for text books and / or school

supplies.




2015

Michelle B. Neal Alumnae Scholarship

This scholarship of $500 will be awarded in the off-Boule year to one qualified Alumnae Soror for study towards an advance degree. The applicant must be an active member in

good financial standing with her local alumnae chapter.




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Affiliate Awards - Philos


Award Required Documentation Submitted to Deadline

Outstanding Philo Affiliate Letter of Recommendation from

Graduate Chapter Awards & Achievement

Committee Sunday, March 01, 2015

Community Service Letters, pictures, or article Awards & Achievement


Philo Advisor of the Year Letter of Recommendation from

Graduate Chapter & Affiliate President

Awards & Achievement Committee


Philo Membership Development Letter of Recommendation from



Philo of the Year Letter of Recommendation from



Philo Scrapbook 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Award Application Awards & Achievement


Regional Philo President’s Award Letter of Recommendation from



Conference Attendance 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Affiliates' Registered members N/A N/A

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Affiliate Awards - Rhoers Link to Application/Documentation: https://celectcdn.s3.amazonaws.com/files/0037/4178/Central_Regional_Rhoer_Awards_2015.pdf

Award Required Documentation Submitted to Deadline

Rhoer Advisor of the Year

Rhoer Advisor of the Year Application, Letter of Recommendation from Graduate Chapter &

Affiliate President


Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Rhoer Club of the Year

Rhoer Club of the Year Application, Letter of Recommendation from Graduate Chapter &

Affiliate President



Rhoer of the Year

1. Rhoer of the Year Application 2. Transcript verifying GPA 3. Letter of recommendation from your Rhoer Club Advisor 4. Documentation to support participation/involvement in the Rhoer club and Community activities 5. Verification of receipt of awards, recognitions, or honors received



Rhoer Scrapbook Award Application Awards &

Achievement Committee


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Central Region National Program Awards Link to Application/Documentation: https://celectcdn.s3.amazonaws.com/files/0037/4179/Central_Region_National_Programs_Award_Submission_Packet_14-16.pdf

Awards Required Documentation Submitted to Deadline

Operation BigBookBag

Complete National Program Awards Application & Service Project Tracking

Evaluation Form. Provide project report via email or hard copy. Provide any statistics on academic improvement of students involved

in the program. List any partner organizations or co-sponsors and their contributions whether monetary, supplies or other.

CR National Programs Coordinator

[email protected] Sunday, March 01, 2015

Project Reassurance


Evaluation Form. Provide project report via email or hard copy. March of Dimes

Partnership. Inclusion of H3: It’s All About Me – Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Healthy

Generations Program Initiative.



Youth Symposium


Evaluation Form. Provide project report via email or hard copy. Date held is March 7,

2015.



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Mwanamugimu Essay Contest


Evaluation Form. Theme: “Exploring Our Global Community”. Provide project report via

email or hard copy. A completed Essay Contest Chapter Plan from the

Mwanamugimu Guidebook (available on National website). Essay contest participant guidelines. Essay Scoring Criteria. Copy of

Winning Essay.



A34Life HIV/AIDS Initiative

Complete National Program Awards Application & Service Project Tracking Evaluation Form.



Bone Marrow Donor Program




Buckle-Up America




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Haiti McDaniel Breast Cancer Awareness and Health Program




Have a HEART for St. Jude’s

Children’s Research Hospital




Girls Scouts Sigma

Ambassador




March for Babies




Program for Africa (Project

Africare)




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Program for Haiti




Project CRADLE Care




Sigma Swim Safety Program




Wee Savers Program




*Most Funds Raised for

Philanthropies




*Most Scholarships Awarded to

Students




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*Most Service Hours Reported




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