1. Awards and Achievement 2009-2010 Sorors Marshall & Hampton

2. Purpose of Presentation  To encourage Sorors, Philos and Rhoers to apply for awards  Highlight awards that are available  Provide pointers on how to apply for awards  Explain how to access application and instructions

3. The Benefits of Recognition  Awards can be displayed at recruiting events  Reference when partnering with other community based organizations  Can be included in chapter or individual proclamations  Reward for a job well done in an organization where you pay to be a member

4. Graduate Regional Awards  Ollie V. Greene Humanitarian Award  Hattie Redford Awards  Undergraduate Advisor of the Year  Regional Attendance Award  Sigma Torch Membership Development Award  Alumnae Chapter Performance Award  Alumnae Chapter of the Year  Sigma of the Year  Mwanamugimu Award

5. Graduate Biennial Awards  The Bertha Black Rhoda Fellowship  National Award of Achievement  Dr. Annie Lawrence Mental Health Achievement Award  Dr. Lorraine Williams Award  Corine J. Green Anchor Award  Cleo Higgins Higher Education Assistance Award  Mary Lou Allison Little Loving Cup Award  National Youth Projects Award  National Headquarters Awards  Sigma of the Year

6. Graduate Biennial Awards Continued  Dr. Rejesta V. Perry Project Reassurance Award  Blanche Edwards Award  Hall of Fame Award  Dr. Katie Kinnard White Mwanamugimu Scholarship Award  Evelyn Hawkins Hood Distinguished Service to Mankind Award

7. Undergraduate Regional Awards  Graduating Seniors  Outstanding Activities – Graduating Senior  Outstanding Scholarship  Claudia E. Whitmore Educational Award  National Undergraduate Chapter Service Grant  Sigma of the Year  The Ollie V. Greene Humanitarian Award  Hattie Redford Awards  Outstanding Undergraduate Activities/Programs  Undergraduate Chapter of the Year  Outstanding Undergrad Leadership

8. Undergraduate Regional Awards Continued  Outstanding Undergrad Community Service  Outstanding Scholarship  Regional Attendance  Just Because Award  Sigma Torch Membership Development Award  Annie Neville Talent  Quality Performance  National Award of Achievement  Dr. Annie Lawrence Mental Health Achievement Award  Mwanamugimu Award

9. Undergraduate Biennial Awards  Katie Kinnard White Youth Leadership Award  Sigma Torch Membership Development Award  Mary Lou Allison Little Loving Cup Award  National Youth Projects Award  Annie Neville Talent  National Undergrad Chapter Service Grant  National Headquarters Awards  Dr. Rejesta V. Perry Project Reassurance Award  Sigma of the Year

10. Undergraduate Biennial Awards Continued  Quality Performance  National Award of Achievement  Dr. Annie Lawrence Mental Health Achievement Award  Dr. Katie Kinnard White Mwanamugimu Scholarship Award  Corine J. Green Anchor Award

11. National Headquarters Awards  The undergraduate soror who contributes $10 or more to the NHQ shall receive a National Headquarters Charm.  The undergraduate chapter that contributes $25 or more shall receive a Headquarters Certificate of Recognition.  The alumnae soror who contributes $50 to the National Headquarters shall receive a National Headquarters Charm.  The alumnae chapter that makes a contribution, over and above the required assessment to the Headquarters Fund, shall receive a Headquarters Certificate of Appreciation.

12. Pointers on Applying  After each community service or event, ask for a letter or certificate of appreciation.  Submit articles to local newspapers to promote activities and then keep clippings.

13. Pointers Continued  Letters of recommendation should specifically state that your chapter is being recommended for the award in question.  Label photos when submitting for evidence.  Print a copy of the cover application for each award submission.  Read requirements for each award carefully and be sure to include everything that is requested.  Applications will not be accepted after 3/19/2010.

14. How to Access Application Files  Go to Yahoo.com  Click on Groups  Select Sgrhowestregion  Click on files named below:  Affiliate Awards Regional App (for Philos and Rhoers)  Awards and Achievements (instructions for applications)  Regional Applications (2009-2010 sorority year)

15. Let’s Talk About It QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

16. Contact Information If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact…  Soror Kennessa Marshall – Phone: (619) 339-1042 – Email: marshallkennessa@yahoo.com  Soror Tiffany Hampton – Phone: (909) 957-9881 – Email: tea_rhose1922@yahoo.com

17. Let’s Live It… Greater Service, Greater Progress