Honors and awards within Phi Gamma Delta

The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta recognizes the many accomplishments of its various chapters and individual undergraduate and graduate Brothers in many ways. This list describes each of them.

Honors and Awards Within Phi Gamma Delta

Awards to Undergraduate Chapters

*Baker Social Service Cup: Awarded to the chapter which has excelled in religious, ethical and social service activities. Named for Newton D. Baker (Johns Hopkins, 1892, Washington and Lee, 1894). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Baker.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Baker Cup|accessdate=2007-08-24]

*Brightman Trophy: Presented to the undergraduate chapter best evidencing that Phi Gamma Delta is "not for college days alone". Named for Horace I. Brightman (Columbia, 1892). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Brightman.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Brightman Trophy|accessdate=2007-08-24]

*Cheney Cup: Awarded to the chapter judged to be most efficient in the conduct of its affairs as evidenced by scholarship, campus activities and fraternity relations. Named for O. H. Cheney (New York, 1897). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Cheney.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Cheney Cup|accessdate=2007-08-24]

*Condon Cup: Awarded to the chapter achieving the greatest all-around improvement. Named for Herbert T. Condon (Washington Faculty). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Condon.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Condon Cup|accessdate=2007-08-24]
*Coon Plaque: Awarded to the chapter whose publications are judged to be distinctive, newsworthy and journalistically superior. Named for Owen L. Coon (Northwestern, 1915). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Coon.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Coon Plaque|accessdate=2007-08-24]

*Jordan Bowl: Awarded to the chapter having the highest comparative scholarship within the Fraternity. Named for Riverda Harding Jordan (Yale, 1893). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Jordan.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Jordan Bowl|accessdate=2007-08-24]

*Owen Cup: Awarded by the chapter at the University of Oklahoma to the chapter showing the greatest improvement in scholarship over the previous year. Named for Frederick B. Owen (Missouri 1903). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Owen.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Owen Cup|accessdate=2007-08-24]

*Zerman Trophy: Formerly the "Archons Trophy". Awarded to the chapter which has excelled the most in extra-curricular activities such as student government or the campus newspaper. Named for William S. Zerman (Michigan, 1949). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Zerman.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Zerman Trophy|accessdate=2007-08-24]

Awards to Graduate Chapters

*Brightman Award: Presented to the two most outstanding graduate chapters, one of over 75 members and one of under 75 members. Named for Horace I. Brightman (Columbia, 1892). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/BrightmanGC.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Brightman Award|accessdate=2007-08-24]

Awards to Individuals

*Coulter Cup: Awarded for "exceptional outstanding service by a Graduate Brother to an undergraduate Chapter of the Fraternity". Named for Chan F. Coulter (Iowa, 1925). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Coulter.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Coulter Cup|accessdate=2007-08-24] Brother Coulter also competed in the 1924 Paris Olympics.

*Crowder Cup: Awarded to the most outstanding faculty advisor. Named for Dr. Richard H. Crowder (DePauw, 1931). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Crowder.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Crowder Cup|accessdate=2007-08-24]

*Distinguished Fiji Awards: Awarded annually by the Archons to no more than six Graduate Brothers worthy of recognition for their work on behalf of Phi Gamma Delta and/or society at large. [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/distinquish.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Distinguished Fiji Award|accessdate=2007-08-30]

*Durrance Award: Awarded to the Fraternity's outstanding Purple Legionnaire. Named for Francis M. Durrance (Washington and Lee, 1907). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Durrance.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Durrance Award|accessdate=2007-08-24]

*Haynes Award: Awarded to the most outstanding Section Chief. Named for Tyler Haynes (Richmond, 1922). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Haynes.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Haynes Award|accessdate=2007-08-24]

*Wilkinson Award: Presented to the Brother considered to be the outstanding senior in Phi Gamma Delta. Named for Cecil J. "Scoop" Wilkinson (Ohio Wesleyan, 1917). [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards/Wilkinson.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta: Wilkinson Award|accessdate=2007-08-24]

Awards Given to Multiple Undergraduate Chapters

*Certificates of Academic Achievement: Given to all chapters achieving grade point averages higher than the all-men's average on their campus. ["Awards and Honors: Certificates of Academic Achievement", page 133. The Purple Pilgrim: The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Guide to Brotherhood. 2004]

*Certificates of Superior Academic Achievement: Given to those chapters which remain above the all-men's grade point average for at least 5 consecutive years. [citeweb|url=http://www.phigam.org/history/Lists/Awards.htm |title=Phi Gamma Delta's Awards|accessdate=2007-11-19]

*John Templeton McCarty Chapter Proficiency Awards: Presented annually to chapters exhibiting efficiency in their operations. This includes adhering to Fraternity laws, maintaining a favorable standing with the College or University, and promoting the high standards of Phi Gamma Delta. ["Awards and Honors: John Templeton McCarty Chapter Proficiency Awards", page 133. The Purple Pilgrim: The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Guide to Brotherhood. 2004]

*Mattern Ritual Proficiency Awards: Given to those chapters which demonstrate proficiency in the use of the Fraternity's Rituals. Named for Edwin L. Mattern (Allegheny 1890). ["Honors and Awards: Mattern Ritual Proficiency Award", page 132. The Purple Pilgrim: The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Guide to Brotherhood. 2004]

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