WHAT ARE THE PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE?
The Pillars of Excellence is the accreditation and awards process for UAB’s fraternities and sororities. The program serves to hold our organizations accountable as well as to recognize those that excel.
The program is based on FIVE Pillars:
Philanthropy/Service
The UAB Fraternity and Sorority community values enhancing their communities through engagement of members in philanthropic endeavors as well as service opportunities at UAB and in the larger Birmingham area and beyond.
Community
The UAB Fraternity and Sorority community is dedicated to connecting students and alumni to one another across organizations and councils, and providing the means for a positive lifelong fraternal experience.
Leadership
The UAB Fraternity and Sorority community strives to provide opportunities for students to develop and enhance a wide set of leadership skills through chapter, council, and campus involvement.
Education
The UAB Fraternity and Sorority community values the educational pursuits of its individual members, chapters, and the community as a whole. The community will strive to provide opportunities for students to be successful in their academic endeavors.
Prevention
The UAB Fraternity and Sorority community fosters a culture of care that emphasizes the human dignity of self and others – giving special attention to issues surrounding hazing, interpersonal violence, alcohol/other drugs, mental health, and discrimination/bias.
2024 WINNERS
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Excellence in Community
Sigma Kappa, Sigma Chi
Excellence in Philanthropy and Service
Sigma Gamma Rho, Sigma Lambda Gamma, Sigma Chi
Excellence in Education
Alpha Gamma Delta, Kappa Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Sigma Chi
Excellence in Leadership
Kappa Delta, Delta Gamma, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Lambda Gamma
Excellence in Prevention
Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Sigma Chi, Theta Chi
Chapters of Excellence (scored 90% or higher on Pillars of Excellence & eligible to present for Chapter of the Year)
Kappa Delta, Sigma Chi, Sigma Lambda Gamma
Chapters of Achievement (scored 75-89% on Pillars of Excellence)
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Gamma
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Outstanding Advisor
Bob Loftin, Sigma Chi
Community Advocate
Sydney Testman, Alpha Kappa Alpha
New Member of the Year – Fraternity
Thomas Payton, Theta Chi
New Member of the Year – Sorority
Lindsay Townsend, Alpha Kappa Alpha
Rising Fraternity Leader
Chase Haney, Pi Kappa Phi
Rising Sorority Leader
Colis Cannon, Alpha Kappa Alpha
Fraternity Man of the Year
Logan Cook, Sigma Chi
Sorority Woman of the Year
Grace Warciski, Kappa Delta
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Outstanding Philanthropy/Service
Sigma Gamma Rho
Outstanding Educational Program
Alpha Xi Delta
Outstanding Leadership Development
Sigma Gamma Rho
Outstanding Collaborative Event
Sigma Lambda Gamma
Most Improved Chapter
Sigma Kappa
Emerald Award
Omega Psi Phi