AWARDS 2021
SPECIAL HONORS
The 2021 Awards Video was streamed live to convention registrants on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in lieu of the traditional Awards Ceremony and Banquet. Presenters included the 2020-2021 National Board of Trustees: Claire McAuliffe, Elizabeth Kroner, Elizabeth Simmons, Magen Nelson, Erin Watts-Evans, Heather Davidson, Natasha Lyons, Elisa Wydotis, and Elise Tiralli, in addition to The Sigma Alpha Omega® Foundation President, Janae Kambestad.
*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
Katey Devine (Beta Theta)
OUTSTANDING PRESIDENT
Sully Hutto (Chi)
OUTSTANDING VICE PRESIDENT
Emily Benson (Beta)
OUTSTANDING SECRETARY
Liz Killmeyer (Beta Theta)
OUTSTANDING TREASURER
Olivia Hamilton (Chi)
OUTSTANDING JUDICIAL BOARD CHAIR:
Sydney Suberg (Upsilon)
OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR
Kimberly Mosquero (Chi)
OUSTANDING ALUMNA
Brett Butler (Theta)
SISTER OF PROMISE
Kendall Lyons (Beta Mu)
SISTER ACHIEVEMENT
Elle Williams (Beta Theta)
SISTER OF SERVICE
Ashley Thacker (Beta)
THE LILY AWARD*
Alexis Moyer (Beta Eta)
THE DOVE AWARD**
Taylor Hill (Alpha Xi)
CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Chi Chapter
(University of South Carolina)
OUTSTANDING SHIRT DESIGN
Beta Chapter
(Appalachian State University)
OUTSTANDING WEB PRESENCE
Beta Mu Chapter
(University of Texas, Austin)
CHAPTER OF PROMISE
Beta Eta Chapter
(West Chester University)
CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
Alpha Chapter
(North Carolina State University)
CHAPTER OF SERVICE
Chi Chapter
(University of South Carolina)
CHAPTER OF THE FALL 2020 SEMESTER
Theta Chapter
(Georgia College and State University)
CHAPTER OF THE SPRING 2021 SEMESTER
Alpha Xi Chapter
(Campbell University)
DISTINGUISHED CHAPTERS
ALPHA
BETA
THETA
IOTA
MU
PI
CHI
ALPHA ALPHA
ALPHA DELTA
ALPHA ZETA
ALPHA LAMBDA
ALPHA XI
ALPHA OMICRON
ALPHA CHI
ALPHA OMEGA
BETA ALPHA
BETA BETA
BETA DELTA
BETA ETA
BETA THETA
BETA IOTA
SPECIAL HONORS
OUTSTANDING
NON-SISTER
Misty Newman (Alpha Alpha Chapter Faculty Advisor)
TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR
Elisa Wydotis (Chi)
MENTOR OF THE YEAR
Emma Graybill (Beta Alpha)
THE SAO FOUNDATION'S GRACE AWARD
Danielle Moore (Alpha Epsilon)
THE SAO FOUNDATION'S DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Kacey Davidson (Alpha Epsilon)
VIRTUAL CONVENTION
EVENT AWARDS
CHAT QUEEN (MOST ENGAGED)
Madeline Franz (Mu)
MOST PASSIONATE/ MOST ENTHUSIASTIC
Sully Hutto (Chi)
MOST CAMERA-READY
Elise Tiralli (Alpha Tau) & Natasha Smith (Alpha)
MOST LIKELY TO SEND CHATS TO "PANELISTS ONLY"
Elisa Wydotis (Chi)
MOST LIKELY TO ATTEND ALL. THE. THINGS!
Emma Graybill (Beta Alpha)
MOST LIKELY TO STAY UP LATE CHATTING
Jashania Gatling-Garrette (Alpha Psi)
NEW CHAPTERS
BETA MU
(University of Texas, Austin, TX)