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)
OUTSTANDING PRESIDENT
Karli Roessler (Alpha Epsilon)
OUTSTANDING VICE PRESIDENT
Rachel Potts (Theta)
OUTSTANDING SECRETARY
Victoria Gonzalez (Alpha Kappa)
OUTSTANDING TREASURER
Audrey Baker (Alpha Theta)
OUTSTANDING JUDICIAL BOARD CHAIR
Autumn Worshum (Theta)
OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR
Brittany Modlin (Iota)
SISTER ACHIEVEMENT
Maddy Day (Iota)
OUSTANDING ALUMNA
Elizabeth Young (Rho)
THE LILY AWARD*
Jillian Hooper (Alpha Delta)
THE DOVE AWARD**
Barbara VanKempen Dabbs (Alpha Sigma)
CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Theta Chapter (Georgia College and State University)
OUTSTANDING T-SHIRT
Theta (Georgia College and State University)
OUTSTANDING WEB PRESENCE
Alpha Kappa (Georgia State University)
MOST IMPROVED CHAPTER
Alpha Eta (Palm Beach Atlantic)
CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
Alpha Kappa (Georgia State University)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER SERVICE
Psi (University of New Mexico)
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
SPECIAL HONORS
OUTSTANDING
NON-SISTER
Mr. Zachary Cook
PRESIDENT'S CHOICE
Sarah Young (Alpha Alpha)
MENTOR OF THE YEAR
Caroline Baldwin (Alpha)
CONVENTION
EVENT AWARDS
CHAPTER CHOICE "TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR"
Sarah Young (Alpha Alpha)
CHAPTER CHOICE "CHAPTER OF THE YEAR"
Alpha Kappa (Campbell University)
COMEDY TALENT WINNER
Iota (East Carolina University)
DRAMA TALENT WINNER
Omega (Cameron University)
BANNER WINNER
Alpha (North Carolina State University)
MISS CONGENIALITY
Alexis Kovolenko (Iota)
MOST FASHIONABLE
Charlotte Paul (Alpha Omicron)
MOST MEMORABLE
Courtney Jennings (Alpha Xi)
MOST PASSIONATE
Sarah Majors (Gamma)