Awards

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.

Presented to one chapter annually at its division conference, typically to the chapter showing the highest grade point improvement in the previous year.

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