Alpha Delta Pi collegiate awards motivate and recognize individuals and chapters for exceptional achievements. The goal of the award program is to create positive momentum, celebrate successes, and reward the highest level of excellence in our sisterhood.

Chapter Awards

Chapter Programming Awards, given annually, celebrate collegiate ADPi chapters that show Excellence in 10 programming areas: Academics, Operations, Facility Management, Finance, History Reporting, Marketing, Membership Experience, Panhellenic Relations, Philanthropy, and Recruitment.

Chapter Performance Awards recognize exceptional chapter achievement overall. Diamond Four Point chapters are announced annually, while Golden Lion is awarded once per biennium, and awarded at Grand Convention.

No application is required for Chapter Programming Excellence Awards or Diamond Four Point recognition. These awards are based on objective data reported at the chapter level. Chapters nominated for Golden Lion will be invited to apply in the spring term prior to Grand Convention.

Individual Collegiate Member Awards

Individual collegiate awards are given annually to collegiate members and recognize their achievements in their chapters and on their campuses. Applications open December 1 and close March 1. Winners are announced in the summer (and are debuted at Grand Convention in convention years). Eligibility and award evaluation criteria are found below. Applicant links will be active only during the application period.

Emerging Leader Award

This accolade is awarded to younger chapter members who demonstrate great leadership ability or potential. Applicants must:

• • Be a current freshman or sophomore member when applying,
  • Hold a 3.14 cumulative college GPA,
  • Live the Alpha Delta Pi Creed, and
  • Have impacted her chapter in her short time as a member.
  • Provide contact information for a reference as outlined in the application form, and
  • Ensure the reference has completed their recommendation portion of the application (this will be shared with the reference via private invitation link) by the deadline.

The application link will be live from December 1-March 1.
2025 Emerging Leader Application

Collegiate Ruth Pretty Palmer Panhellenic Award

This award honors individual collegiate members for leadership and exceptional service to college Panhellenics. Applicants must:

• • Be involved with their local/campus Panhellenic;
  • Display outstanding leadership with the campus Panhellenic, Fraternity/Sorority Life Council, regional Greek Conference, etc.;
  • Provide contact information for a reference as outlined in the application form; and
  • Ensure the reference has completed their recommendation portion of the application (this will be shared with the reference via private invitation link) by the deadline.

The application link will be live from December 1-March 1.
2025 Collegiate Ruth Pretty Palmer Panhellenic Award Application

Dorothy Shaw Leadership Award

This competitive award is the highest honor bestowed upon a collegiate member. Applicants must:

• • Be a current junior or senior when applying,
  • Hold a 3.40 Cumulative GPA,
  • Be an active member of her chapter as well as involved on campus,
  • Provide contact information for a reference as outlined in the application form, and
  • Ensure the reference has completed their recommendation portion of the application (this will be shared with the reference via private invitation link) by the deadline.

This award may only be won once in a lifetime. If not selected, applicants who are eligible may reapply the following year. The application link will be live from December 1-March 1.
2025 Dorothy Shaw Leadership Award Application