Awards 2017

SPECIAL HONORS

The 2017 Awards Ceremony and Banquet was hosted at the ΣΑΩ® 13th Annual Convention in Greenville, North Carolina by the following 2016-2017 National Board of Trustees: Claire McAuliffe, Brittany Shifflett, Lauren Reyes, Magen Nelson, Amanda Thomas, Kayla Lemmon, Elizabeth Kroner, Ariane Sanders, and Natasha Lyons.

SISTER

LEADERSHIP

SISTER OF THE YEAR

Chelsey Shirley (Mu)

OUTSTANDING PRESIDENT

Kylie Markeland (Alpha Epsilon)

OUTSTANDING VICE PRESIDENT

Kenna Register (Theta) and Stephanie Stevens (Alpha Upsilon)

OUTSTANDING SECRETARY

Sara Mullis (Iota)

OUTSTANDING TREASURER

Victoria Cox (Mu)

OUTSTANDING JUDICIAL BOARD CHAIR:

Alexa Jeans (Alpha Epsilon)

OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR

Hannah Schurman (Theta)

OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR HONORABLE MENTION

Allie Fruits (Alpha)

OUSTANDING ALUMNA

Kasey Yearty (Mu)

SISTER OF PROMISE

Kelly Anders (Beta Gamma)

SISTER ACHIEVEMENT

Mariah Hilsman (Alpha)

SISTER OF SERVICE

Faith Dumais (Upsilon)

THE LILY AWARD*

Erika Lee (Iota)

THE DOVE AWARD**

Jillian Hooper (Alpha Delta)

CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT

CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

Alpha Chapter (North Carolina State University)

OUTSTANDING T-SHIRT

Alpha Upsilon (Lee University, TN)

OUTSTANDING WEB PRESENCE

Chi (University of South Carolina)

CHAPTER OF PROMISE:

Beta Delta (Jacksonville State University, AL)

CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT

Upsilon (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)

OUTSTANDING CHAPTER SERVICE

Alpha Xi (Campbell University, NC)

CHAPTER OF THE FALL 2016 SEMESTER

Alpha (North Carolina State University)

CHAPTER OF THE SPRING 2017 SEMESTER

Alpha Alpha (James Madison University, VA)

DISTINGUISHED CHAPTERS

ALPHA

BETA

THETA

IOTA

CHI

ALPHA ALPHA

ALPHA ZETA

ALPHA LAMBDA

ALPHA XI

ALPHA OMICRON

SPECIAL HONORS

OUTSTANDING

NON-SISTER

Mark and Patti Fluger (Alpha Epsilon nominees)

PRESIDENT'S CHOICE

Kayla Lemmon (Alpha Epsilon)

MENTOR OF THE YEAR

Barbara Dabbs (Alpha Sigma)

CONVENTION

EVENT AWARDS

CHAPTER CHOICE "TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR"

Claire McAuliffe (Alpha Alpha)

CHAPTER CHOICE "CHAPTER OF THE YEAR"

Chi Chapter (University of South Carolina)

COMEDY TALENT WINNER

Alpha Xi

(Campbell University, NC)

DRAMA TALENT WINNER

Beta Beta

(Mars Hill University, NC)

CHAPTER "FLAG" BANNER WINNER

Alpha Pi

(Towson University, MD)

MISS CONGENIALITY

Courtney Case (Iota)

MOST FASHIONABLE

Debbie Hunter (Beta)

MOST MEMORABLE

Ashlee O'Berry (Alpha Sigma)

MOST PASSIONATE

Christina Fischer (Pi)

NEW CHAPTERS

BETA GAMMA

(Mid-Atlantic Christian University, NC)

UPSILON

(University of North Carolina, Charlotte)

BETA DELTA

(Jacksonville State University, AL)

BETA EPSILON

(Emmanuel College, GA)

*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."]