John H. Venable Award

Intended to recognize exceptional academic achievement by a chapter. The award is named for John H. Venable, Carnegie Mellon 1951, former director of academic affairs, in recognition of his dedication to the academic excellence of undergraduate chapters. 

In 2024, the Venable Award was expanded to recognize two chapters: the chapter with the highest GPA over the most recent biennium, and the chapter with the most improved GPA over the most recent biennium.

The Venable Award is presented biannually at Karnea.

Nomination Due: December 1. Nominee determined by academic reports received at the Central Office from host institutions

Recent Recipients

  • 2007 – Epsilon Xi Chapter, Western Kentucky University
  • 2008 – Epsilon Zeta Chapter, Sam Houston State University
  • 2009 – Theta Omega Chapter, Northern Arizona University
  • 2010 – Epsilon Xi Chapter, Western Kentucky University
  • 2011 – Theta Founding Chapter, Allegheny College
  • 2012 – Iota Theta Chapter, Kennesaw State University
  • 2013 – Beta Theta Chapter, University of the South
  • 2014 – Theta Gamma Chapter, Arizona State University
  • 2015 – Theta Omega Chapter, Northern Arizona University
  • 2016 – Zeta Sigma Chapter, Texas A&M University
  • 2017 – Beta Crescent Colony, Ohio University
  • 2018 – Epsilon Gamma Chapter, Washington State University
  • 2020 – Zeta Lambda Chapter, Western Illinois University
  • 2024 – Beta Nu Chapter, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Delta Omega Chapter, Kent State University 
  • 2025 – Beta Pi Chapter, Northwestern University / Epsilon Rho, University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2026 – Zeta Beta Chapter, LaGrange College / Iota Sigma, North Dakota State University