Middle States Region Awards Program 2008
Regional Awards
Chapter Hallmark Awards
The Hallmark Awards honor chapter accomplishments in the Society's Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership and Service. The Fellowship Hallmark should be an integral part of each Hallmark program, by strengthening the bonds among Phi Theta Kappa members and reaching out to others through chapter programming. The annual Hallmark Awards Program is open to all active Phi Theta Kappa chapters.
The Scholarship Hallmark Awards
Implementation of the current Honors Study Topic should be the primary focus of Scholarship Hallmark programs. Other activities may include tutoring, mentoring, and projects recognizing scholarship among students and/or faculty. To be competitive, chapters should be able to clearly define their Scholarship Hallmark goals for both the primary focus (Honors Study Topic) and secondary focus (mentoring, tutoring, etc.) of their Scholarship Hallmark program. Chapters will also be asked to describe the specific outcome of their Scholarship Hallmark program, including who benefited and how they benefited, as well as the growth of the chapter and others.
The Leadership Hallmark Awards
Implementation of activities in which the chapter assumes leadership roles on campus, in the community and within Phi Theta Kappa should be the primary focus of Leadership Hallmark programs. Other activities may demonstrate how the chapter has promoted the development of leadership skills for members and others on campus and in the community. Phi Theta Kappa's Leadership Development Studies Program may be used as the basis for leadership development for the chapter and others. To be competitive, chapters should be able to clearly define their Leadership Hallmark goals for both the primary focus (leadership roles) and the secondary focus (leadership skills development) of their Leadership Hallmark program. Chapters will also be asked to describe the specific outcome of their Leadership Hallmark program, including who benefited and how they benefited, as well as the growth of the chapter and others.
The Service Hallmark Awards
Implementation of the current International Service Program should be the primary focus of Service Hallmark programs. Other service activities involving your campus, your community and/or other chapters in or beyond your region may also be included. To be competitive, chapters should be able to clearly define their Service Hallmark goals for both the primary focus (International Service Program) and the secondary focus (other service activities) of their Service Hallmark program. Chapters will also be asked to describe the specific outcome of their Service Hallmark program, including who benefited and how they benefited, as well as the growth of the chapter and others.
The Distinguished Chapter Awards
To be considered for a Distinguished Chapter Award, a chapter must submit entries for Scholarship, Leadership and Service. Selection of the Distinguished Chapters will be based solely on the written entries for these Hallmark Awards. The scores in each of the three Hallmark categories mentioned above will be averaged to determine a chapter's overall ranking. Individual award entries, such as Distinguished Chapter President, Distinguished Advisor, etc., are not taken into account for the purposes of this award. Chapters should not submit separate specific entries for the Distinguished Chapter Awards, since only the stated materials will be considered in the selection process.
Member Awards
The Distinguished Chapter President Awards
Distinguished Chapter Presidents are selected based on the recipients' demonstration of leadership, involvement in chapter programs, friendship with fellow scholars, and enthusiasm for the Society's Hallmarks. A student may receive this award only once. International Officers are not eligible for this award during their year of tenure. Team leaders or committee chairpersons may not be nominated for this award. As many as 30 Distinguished Chapter Presidents may be named.
The Distinguished Chapter Officer Awards
Distinguished Chapter Officers are selected based on the recipients' demonstration of leadership, involvement in chapter programs, friendship with fellow scholars, and enthusiasm for the Society's Hallmarks. International Officers are not eligible for this award during their year of tenure. Chapter presidents may not be nominated for this award. Team leaders or committee chairpersons may not be nominated for this award. A student may receive this award only once. As many as 30 Distinguished Chapter Officers may be named.
The Distinguished Member Awards
The Distinguished Members are selected based on a student's embodiment of the Hallmarks of the Society, emphasizing participation in Society programs. Members holding elected office at the chapter, regional, or international levels are ineligible for this award. Team leaders or committee chairpersons may be nominated for this award, if their leadership position is by appointment not election. A student may receive this award only once. As many as 30 Distinguished Members may be named.
Advisor Awards
The Paragon Awards for New Advisors
Paragon Awards will be presented to as many as 40 outstanding new advisors each year. Advisors with less than five years of service may be nominated for the Paragon Award. Years of service will be based upon the advisor's start date reported to Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters. Award-winning advisors are those who make significant contributions to the growth of the individual members, serve as the chapter's advocate on campus, and encourage the chapter to be involved on the local, regional and/or international level of the organization. An advisor may receive this award more than once.
The Distinguished Advisor Awards
The Distinguished Advisor Awards will be presented to as many as 40 outstanding advisors each year. The criteria are the same as the Paragon Award with the exception that advisors must have served at least five years or more to be nominated for this award. Years of service will be based upon the advisor's start date reported to Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters. Advisors who receive this award in 2007 are ineligible for the award in 2008.
Regional Program "Rooted and Reaching"
Chapter and individual awards are also available for the Regional "Rooted and Reaching" Program.
Download individual entry forms from the "Forms" section for more information.
