Our Awards (See the listing below)

2026

Delta Zeta National Awards

The Crest Award
This award is presented by National Council, when merited, to a chapter or chapters for six consecutive years of high achievement

The Founder’s Award
This award shall be presented to the chapter or chapters with a high record of achievement over the previous two-year period. This award shall be given by National Council when merited. Eligible chapters shall be judged on membership, financial standing, cooperation, college programs, philanthropies and standing on campus.

Community Impact – Philanthropy

Community Impact – Service

Finalist the Gertrude Houk Fariss Award – presented to a collegiate and alumnae chapter for outstanding joint programming. The Beta Gamma Chapter & The Louisville Alumnae Chapter

Individual Awards

• Emma Sears – University of Louisville Sorority Advisor of the Year (also awarded in 2024 and 2025). Also named the Chapter Advisor of the Year (CCD) regional finalist by Delta Zeta National Organization.
• Haylee Allen – U of L Presidential Service Award
• Zoe Beck – U of L Presidential Service Award and also the recipient of the Delta Zeta National Grace Mason Lundy Award (Outstanding Senior) 
• Cecilia Infussi - Received the Joseph R. Trabue Award, which is presented to an outstanding senior in the Health & Sports Sciences Department whose scholarship and personal characteristics demonstrate promise for constructive leadership.
• Adelola Esan – U of L Outstanding Senior 
• Ashley Nevison – Miss Mammoth Cave area, Miss Kentucky Pageant top 12 finalist and finalist for the Miss Kentucky Quality of Life Finalists. Also received the Spirit of Service Award by the University of Louisville Student Life office.

Chapter U of L Campus Awards

• Raise Red Dance Marathon Award for Raising the Most Money – Sorority Division
• Intramural Champions – Sorority Division
• Fryberger – Greek Sing – Sorority Division – Most Entertaining Award and Best Choreography Award

The University of Louisville Student Life Awards:

· Outstanding Community Service

· Commitment to Academic Excellence

· Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

· Outstanding Community Relations

2025

Chapter Awards

• Intramural Champions – Sorority Division
• Caraytides Award – Delta Zeta National Sorority – given to the top six New Member Education Programs in the nation.
• Crest Award – Delta Zeta National Sorority – presented to an outstanding chapter or chapters that have excelled in creating an outstanding chapter culture and member experience beyond the standard requirements.
• Fryberger – Greek Sing – Sorority Division – Second Place
• Gertrude Houk Farris Award Regional Finalist– Delta Zeta National Sorority – Given to the top chapters with strong alumnae/collegiate chapter relations.

The University of Louisville Student Life Awards:

· Innovative Marketing and Public Relations Award 

· Outstanding Philanthropy Event Award

2024

Chapter Awards

• The Heritage Cup Award – Presented by Delta Zeta National Organization to the chapter who has outstanding support of the Delta Zeta Foundation
• Fryberger – Greek Sing – Sorority Division – Third Place

University of Louisville Student Life Awards:

· Innovative Marketing and Public Relations Award 

· Commitment to Academic Excellence

· Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

2023

Chapter Awards

• The Delta Zeta National Founder’s Award – given to only six Delta Zeta chapters for outstanding chapter excellence in all areas of chapter operations! The Founders Award shall be given to the chapter or chapters with a high record of achievement over the previous two-year period. This award or awards shall be given by National Council when merited. Eligible chapters shall be judged on membership, financial standing, cooperation, college programs, philanthropies and standing on campus.
• Gertrude Houk Farris Award– Delta Zeta National Sorority – Given to the one top chapter with strong alumnae/collegiate chapter relations.
• Crest Award - The Crest Award is presented to an outstanding chapter or chapters that have excelled in creating an outstanding chapter culture and member experience beyond the standard requirements.
• Intramural Champions – Sorority Division

University of Louisville Student Life Awards:

· Commitment to Academic Excellence Award

· Outstanding Philanthropy Event Award

· Innovative Harm and Reduction & Accountability Award