AWARDS 2019
SPECIAL HONORS
The 2019 Awards Ceremony and Banquet was hosted at the ΣΑΩ® 15th Annual Convention in Ridgecrest, North Carolina by the following 2018-2019 National Board of Trustees: Claire McAuliffe, Elizabeth Kroner, Mary Kathryn Hurst, Magen Nelson, Kayla Johnson, Elizabeth Simmons, Erin Watts-Evans, Elisa Wydotis, 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
SISTER OF THE YEAR
Danielle Moore (Alpha Epsilon)
OUTSTANDING PRESIDENT
Hannah Bean (Beta)
OUTSTANDING VICE PRESIDENT
Kezia Richardson (Alpha Omicron)
OUTSTANDING SECRETARY
Mallory Hoevet (Alpha Chi)
OUTSTANDING TREASURER
Erin Whited (Beta Delta)
OUTSTANDING JUDICIAL BOARD CHAIR:
Emily Brooks (Beta)
OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR
Leah Maclin (Beta Gamma)
OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR HONORABLE MENTION:
Kayla McBride (Alpha Chi)
OUSTANDING ALUMNA
Bianca Lopez (Alpha Rho)
SISTER OF PROMISE
Jenna Lee Fitzpatrick (Beta Epsilon)
SISTER ACHIEVEMENT
Alyssa Chevere (Alpha Upsilon)
SISTER OF SERVICE
Kelli Anne Gecawich (Gamma)
THE LILY AWARD*
Chloe Emory (Alpha Upsilon)
THE DOVE AWARD**
Katarina Williams (Alpha Omicron)
CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Theta Chapter (Georgia College)
OUTSTANDING T-SHIRT
Upsilon (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)
OUTSTANDING WEB PRESENCE
Upsilon (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)
CHAPTER OF PROMISE
Nu (Western Carolina University, NC)
CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
Beta Chapter (Appalachian State University, NC)
CHAPTER OF SERVICE
Upsilon (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)
CHAPTER OF THE FALL 2017 SEMESTER
Alpha (North Carolina State University)
CHAPTER OF THE SPRING 2018 SEMESTER
Alpha Epsilon (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
DISTINGUISHED CHAPTERS
ALPHA
BETA
THETA
MU
NU
UPSILON
CHI
ALPHA ALPHA
ALPHA BETA
ALPHA DELTA
ALPHA EPSILON
ALPHA XI
ALPHA OMICRON
ALPHA RHO
ALPHA SIGMA
ALPHA PSI
BETA ALPHA
BETA BETA
BETA DELTA
BETA ZETA
BETA ETA
SPECIAL HONORS
OUTSTANDING
NON-SISTER
Ms. Joann Harper (Beta Epsilon nominee and faculty advisor)
TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR (Formerly "President's Choice): Erin Watts-Evans (Theta)
MENTOR OF THE YEAR
Liz Downer (Beta)
CONVENTION
EVENT AWARDS
CHAPTER CHOICE "TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR"
Natasha Lyons (Beta)
CHAPTER CHOICE "CHAPTER OF THE YEAR"
Beta Chapter (Appalachian State University, NC)
TALENT SHOW WINNER
Beta Eta (West Chester, PA)
CHAPTER BANNER WINNER
Beta (Appalachian State University, NC)
MISS CONGENIALITY
Hannah Bean (Beta)
MOST FASHIONABLE
Lorali Bragg (Theta)
MOST MEMORABLE
Abbey Anderson (Beta Zeta)
MOST PASSIONATE
Bethany Stevens (Beta Zeta)
NEW CHAPTERS
BETA THETA
(Pittsburgh, PA)