AWARDS 2020
SPECIAL HONORS
The 2020 Awards Video was posted online via on Sunday, June 7, 2020 in lieu of the traditional Awards Ceremony and Banquet. Presenters included the 2019-2020 National Board of Trustees: Claire McAuliffe, Elizabeth Kroner, Elizabeth Simmons, Magen Nelson, Kayla Johnson, Erin Watts-Evans, Elisa Wydotis, Mary Kathryn Hurst, and Natasha Lyons.
*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."]
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
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SISTER OF THE YEAR
Courtney Case (Iota)​
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OUTSTANDING PRESIDENT
Martine Schoubert (Upsilon)​
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OUTSTANDING VICE PRESIDENT
Deanna Keller (Beta Alpha)​
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OUTSTANDING SECRETARY
Melonie Ojala (Beta Iota)​
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OUTSTANDING TREASURER
Abbey Anderson (Beta Zeta)​
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OUTSTANDING JUDICIAL BOARD CHAIR:
Carinna Householder (Beta Alpha)​
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OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR
No nominations submitted.​
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OUSTANDING ALUMNA
Faith Dumais (Upsilon)​
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SISTER OF PROMISE
Samantha Smith (Alpha Upsilon)​
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SISTER ACHIEVEMENT
Larissa Iles (Pi)​
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SISTER OF SERVICE
Janae Kambestad (Lambda)​
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THE LILY AWARD*
Haylee Dotson (Alpha Zeta)​
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THE DOVE AWARD**
Taylor Long (Alpha Xi)
CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Alpha Omega Chapter (Michigan State University)​
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OUTSTANDING SHIRT DESIGN
Chi (University of South Carolina)​
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OUTSTANDING WEB PRESENCE
Upsilon (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)​
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CHAPTER OF PROMISE
Alpha Lambda (Radford University, VA)​
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CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
Beta Beta Chapter (Mars Hill University, NC)​
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CHAPTER OF SERVICE
Upsilon (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)​
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CHAPTER OF THE FALL 2019 SEMESTER
Alpha Chi (University of Michigan)​
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CHAPTER OF THE SPRING 2020 SEMESTER
Beta Iota (St. David's, PA)​
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DISTINGUISHED CHAPTERS
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ALPHA
BETA
THETA
IOTA
MU
NU
OMICRON
UPSILON
CHI
ALPHA ALPHA
ALPHA BETA
ALPHA DELTA
ALPHA EPSILON
ALPHA XI
ALPHA OMICRON
ALPHA SIGMA
ALPHA CHI
ALPHA PSI
ALPHA OMEGA
BETA ALPHA
BETA BETA
BETA DELTA
BETA ZETA
BETA ETA
BETA THETA
SPECIAL HONORS
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OUTSTANDING
NON-SISTER
Asia Woods (Upsilon nominee and Greek Life advisor)​
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TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR (Formerly "President's Choice)
Elizabeth Kroner (Alpha)
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MENTOR OF THE YEAR
Chelsey Shirley (Mu)​
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VIRTUAL CONVENTION​
EVENT AWARDS
FUNNIEST COMMENTS
Emma Graybill (Beta Alpha)​
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MOST LIKELY TO WATCH LIVE
Julia Ricciardi (Beta Alpha)​
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BIGGEST CHEERLEADER
Erin Watts-Evans (Theta)
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MOST LIKELY TO WIN A RAFFLE
Katrina Wohlgemuth (Chi)
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NEW CHAPTERS
BETA IOTA
(St. David's, PA)
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BETA LAMBDA
(Texarkana, TX)