Mountaineer Fraternal Awards
The Mountaineer Fraternal Awards program provides recognition for fraternal organizations excelling in areas of highest priority to the success of sororities and fraternities at West Virginia University. This assessment focuses on the five core values of
the Center for Fraternal Values & Leadership at WVU: Scholarship, Service & Philanthropy, Strengthening Fraternal Bonds, Leadership, and Inclusive Excellence. Each of these values is intrinsically linked to the institutional values of West Virginia University
(Curiosity, Service, Appreciation, Accountability, and Respect).
The Mountaineer Fraternal Awards program is voluntary.
Submissions are due by Noon on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Eligibility
All organizations recognized by the Center for Fraternal Values & Leadership (social/general, professional, academic, honorary, service, and/or special-interest organizations) are eligible and encouraged to apply for recognition.
Submission Information
Chapter representatives are welcome to upload any and all supporting materials for nomination. Typically, this would include a one to two page narrative explaining why the organization/individual is deserving of the award. Letters of recommendation may also
be submitted.
Examples of supporting documents are meeting minutes or agendas, thank you letters, photos, news articles, printed programs, program fliers, program evaluations, screen shots, and so on. There are no standard documentation forms provided, so creativity is
encouraged!
Documentation must provide evidence that programs were planned and implemented.
Please compile all supporting/supplemental documents into a single file prior to uploading.
Award Types & Descriptions
There are two types of awards given annually through the Mountaineer Fraternal Awards program: composite and individual.
CFVL Values Awards
Composite awards recognize the collective organization. Specifically, the CFVL Values Awards recognize outstanding achievement in both our Center’s values and the values of West Virginia University
CFVL Values Awards –Excellence Awards recognize a chapter who has achieved a high level of excellence in a specific category:
- Excellence in Scholarship (Curiosity)
- Excellence in Service and Philanthropy (Service)
- Excellence in Strengthening Fraternal Bonds (Appreciation)
- Excellence in Recruitment/Intake (Appreciation)
- Excellence in Leadership Development (Accountability)
- Excellence in Risk Management (Accountability)
- Excellence in Chapter Engagement (Accountability)
- Excellence in Chapter Management (Accountability)
- Excellence in Inclusive Excellence (Respect)
- Excellence in Social Media (Respect)
Arista Awards of Distinction– The Arista Awards of Distinction (Arista Cup) are the highest honor bestowed upon one chapter of each council per year.
Individual Awards
Individual Awards are presented each year to community members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements either as an officer, leader or volunteer for the Fraternity & Sorority Community and the University. Chapters will submit separate applications
for Individual Awards during the Spring Semester, and can submit multiple applications for each award, if applicable.
Below is a list of the Individual Awards currently available for nomination:
Greeks of Distinction
Chapter President of the Year
Chapter Officer of the Year
Council Member of the Year
Rising Star of the Year
Community Pillar Award
Dr. Tom Sloane Advisor of the Year
Faculty/Staff Mentor of the Year
Micaela A. Isler Headquarters Partner of the Year
Award for Meritorious Service