James O Selzer Award

Award for Outstanding Involvement with the Fraternity philanthropy partner, Breakthrough T1D.

Instituted at the New Orleans Karnea in 2014. The Selzer award was expanded in 2024 to recognize two chapters: the chapter that raises the most money overall, and the chapter that raises the most per member.

Nomination Due: 45 days prior to Karnea. A nominating form is available through the Central Office. Recommendations also forward to Fraternity Awards Committee from staff based on confirmed chapter dollars raised and confirmed hours contributed.

Recipients

2014 – Epsilon Nu Chapter at Missouri University of Science & Technology
2014 – Theta Xi Chapter at Eastern Michigan University
2016 – Theta Xi Chapter at Eastern Michigan University
2016 – Epsilon Phi Chapter at Southeastern Louisiana University
2016 – Beta Theta Chapter at the University of the South
2018 – Iota Epsilon Chapter at Chapman University and Beta Theta Chapter at the University of the South
2022 – Kappa Iota Chapter at East Carolina University
2024 – Kappa Iota Chapter at East Carolina University and Delta Alpha Chapter at University of Oklahoma
2026 – Iota Epsilon Chapter, Chapman University