AWARDS 2015
The 2015 Awards Ceremony and Banquet was hosted at the ΣΑΩ® 11th Annual Convention in Buies Creek, North Carolina by the following 2014-2015 National Board of Trustees: Claire McAuliffe, Kayla Lemmon, Meghan Sorrells, Magen Nelson, Sarah Young, Amanda Thomas, Brittany Shifflett, Brianna Richards, and Lindsey Turner.
*The Lily Award is a nomination-based award given to a sister of Sigma Alpha Omega, enrolled or alumna. The Lily Award recipient will personify the following: 1) A Christ-like attitude of humility and compassion, 2) A consistent record of service to others through SAO or otherwise, 3) A strong reputation as a woman of Christ and ambassador for SAO to her campus and/or community [Song of Solomon 2:1-2: "I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters."]
**The Dove Award is a nomination-based award given to a sister of Sigma Alpha Omega, enrolled or alumna. The Dove Award recipient will personify the following: 1) Evidence of a strong work ethic, 2) An obvious passion for Christ and Sigma Alpha Omega, 3) An extraordinary dedication to her commitments and relationships [Matthew 3:16-17: "As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him."]
SISTER
LEADERSHIP
SISTER OF THE YEAR
Kaitlyn Black (Theta)
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OUTSTANDING PRESIDENT
Karli Roessler (Alpha Epsilon)
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OUTSTANDING VICE PRESIDENT
Rachel Potts (Theta)
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OUTSTANDING SECRETARY
Victoria Gonzalez (Alpha Kappa)
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OUTSTANDING TREASURER
Audrey Baker (Alpha Theta)
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OUTSTANDING JUDICIAL BOARD CHAIR
Autumn Worshum (Theta)
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OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR
Brittany Modlin (Iota)
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SISTER ACHIEVEMENT
Maddy Day (Iota)
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OUSTANDING ALUMNA
Elizabeth Young (Rho)
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THE LILY AWARD*
Jillian Hooper (Alpha Delta)
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THE DOVE AWARD**
Barbara VanKempen Dabbs (Alpha Sigma)
CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Theta Chapter (Georgia College and State University)
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OUTSTANDING T-SHIRT
Theta (Georgia College and State University)
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OUTSTANDING WEB PRESENCE
Alpha Kappa (Georgia State University)
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MOST IMPROVED CHAPTER
Alpha Eta (Palm Beach Atlantic)
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CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
Alpha Kappa (Georgia State University)
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OUTSTANDING CHAPTER SERVICE
Psi (University of New Mexico)
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DISTINGUISHED CHAPTERS
THETA
NU
OMICRON
CHI
ALPHA ALPHA
ALPHA EPSILON
ALPHA THETA
ALPHA KAPPA
ALPHA SIGMA
ALPHA PI
ALPHA TAU
NEW CHAPTERS
ALPHA CHI
APHA PSI
GEORGIA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
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SPECIAL HONORS
OUTSTANDING
NON-SISTER
Mr. Zachary Cook
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PRESIDENT'S CHOICE
Sarah Young (Alpha Alpha)
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MENTOR OF THE YEAR
Caroline Baldwin (Alpha)
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CONVENTION
EVENT AWARDS
CHAPTER CHOICE "TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR"
Sarah Young (Alpha Alpha)
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CHAPTER CHOICE "CHAPTER OF THE YEAR"
Alpha Kappa (Campbell University)
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COMEDY TALENT WINNER
Iota (East Carolina University)
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DRAMA TALENT WINNER
Omega (Cameron University)
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BANNER WINNER
Alpha (North Carolina State University)
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MISS CONGENIALITY
Alexis Kovolenko (Iota)
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MOST FASHIONABLE
Charlotte Paul (Alpha Omicron)
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MOST MEMORABLE
Courtney Jennings (Alpha Xi)
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MOST PASSIONATE
Sarah Majors (Gamma)