Standards of Excellence

In order to assist fraternity and sorority chapters complement the academic mission of the university, build relationships, foster lifelong friendships, give back to the community, and develop leadership and character in members, the FSL Honors was created for fraternities and sororities at Arizona State University. The fundamental purpose of the FSL Honors, a voluntary awards program, is to encourage the fraternity and sorority chapters at Arizona State University to focus on their founding values, which are crucial to the rich development of fraternity men and sorority women.

The FSL Honors consists of 4 areas of focus: Chapter Operations, Member Development, Civic Engagement, and Greek Unity.

Points are awarded as indicated through the performance sections of each Honor. Partial points may be awarded for some Honors. The FSL Honors Awards Committee is formed consisting of representation of the office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and the five governing councils.

FSL Honors

A chapter achieves recognition for an Honor by attaining 20 or more of the possible points in that category.

Honor 1- Chapter Operations

• Alpha Chi Omega
• Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Alpha Phi Gamma
• Chi Omega
• Gamma Rho Lambda
• Kappa Delta
• Sigma Nu

Honor 2- Member Development

• Alpha Chi Omega
• Alpha Delta Pi
• Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Chi Omega

Honor 3- Civic Engagement

• Alpha Chi Omega
• Alpha Delta Pi
• Delta Gamma
• Kappa Delta
• Lambda Theta Nu
• Sigma Lambda Beta

Honor 4- Greek Unity

• Chi Omega

President's Cup & Chapters of the Year

Chapter of the Year is awarded to five chapters, one from each council, who achieve the highest total points among their council peers.

President’s Cup is awarded to the chapter who achieves the highest overall total points across all five councils.

2022 Individual Award Winners

Presidents Cup: Chi Omega

IFC Chapter of the Year: Sigma Nu

MGC Chapter of the Year: Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Inc

NALFO Chapter of the Year: Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.

NPHC Chapter of the Year: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

CPH Chapter of the Year: Chi Omega

Individual & Programming Awards

In addition to the FSL Honors, chapters may nominate members, the chapter, or fellow chapters/community members for recognition in any or all of the categories below. For each nomination, nominators submit any materials, documentation, or letters of endorsement they believe best supports the nomination to be reviewed by the Awards Committee.

• Chapter President of the Year - recognizes the chapter president who embodies the values of the organization whose leadership and contributions has successfully led his/her chapter to accomplish its goals.

• Chapter Officer of the Year - recognizes the chapter officer, excluding the president, who embodies the values of the fraternity/sorority community and has distinguished him/herself through service to and participation in their chapter.

• Fraternity/Sorority Member of the Year - recognizes one fraternity & one sorority member who embodies the values of the FSL community and has made substantial contributions to the success of their chapter and/or community.

• Chapter Advisor of the Year - recognizes the chapter advisor whose involvement and support has made substantial contributions to the development and growth of the chapter and its members.

• The Jennifer Hightower Alumnus of the Year - recognizes the Arizona State University Greek Alumnus who has distinguished him/herself through service to or support of the ASU fraternity/sorority community, or significant professional accomplishments worthy of recognition.

• Emerging Leader of the Year - recognizes a first- or second-year student who embodies the organization’s values and exhibits promising characteristics of great leadership in the chapter

• The Abby Monhollen Recruitment Counselor of the Year - recognizes a PHA recruitment counselor from the past fall whose involvement and support has made substantial contributions to the PHA recruitment counselor program and impact on potential new members worthy of recognition

• Outstanding Community Service Project - recognizes a specific community service project (or series of projects) that is considered worthy of special recognition due to the scale, participation, originality, and/or benefit provided to the local or global community.

• Outstanding Citizenship Award- recognizes a specific individual that is considered worthy of special recognition due to the scale, participation, originality , and/or benefit they have provided to the local or global community.

• Outstanding Philanthropic Endeavor - recognizes a specific philanthropic event/initiative/project (or series of endeavors) that is considered worthy of special recognition due to the scale, participation, and/or benefit provided to the agency, organization, or cause.

• Phoenix Award – recognizes the chapter who, through intentional and substantial action, has shown significant improvement in overall chapter operations compared to the previous year.

• Wellness Impact Award – recognizes the chapter who has best demonstrated a commitment to educational programming, events and activities related to health & wellness within the 5 categories of Greek Wellness Education: alcohol & drug abuse, sexual health, sexual violence prevention, healthy living & body image, and mental health.

• Sun Devil Spirit Award – recognizes the individual, chapter, or council who best embodies the spirit, pride, and tradition of Arizona State University through specific actions, involvements, or events.

• GLV House Manager of the Year- recognizes the chapter house manager who has gone above and beyond for their residents. To qualify for this award, the chapter of the house manager cannot have violated the housing and FSL policies. This person has also completed all required house meetings with GLV staff, built relationships with the GLVAs, and kept order in their facility.

2022 Individual Award Winners

Chapter President of the Year: Maddy Magrosky, Delta Gamma

Chapter Officer of the Year: Hannah Palatino, Chi Omega

Fraternity Member of the Year: Ahlias Jones, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Sorority Member of the Year: Ashley Contreras, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.

Chapter Advisor of the Year: Ernest Ware Jr., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Jennifer Hightower Alumnus of the Year: Tami Shaw, Alpha Chi Omega

Emerging Leader of the Year: Stegner Bell, Sigma Nu

Abby Monhollen Outstanding Recruitment Counselor Award: Sivan Plotkin, Alpha Epsilon Phi & Kaitlyn Hurley, Alpha Omicron Pi

Outstanding Community Service Award: Work it For Wishes, Chi Omega

Outstanding Citizenship Award: Olivia Eisenhauer, Kappa Delta

Outstanding Philanthropic Endeavor Award: Sigma Nu

Wellness Impact Award: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Sun Devil Spirit Award: Iris McCain, Delta Gamma

GLV House Manager of the Year: Alex Arnold, Sigma Nu & Alexa Turpen, Chi Omega