Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity today announces 14 outstanding chapters amongst the contenders for recognition as a recipient of the 2009 Pyramid of Excellence Award—the highest honor bestowed upon chartered chapters of the Fraternity. 

The Pyramid of Excellence Award is presented annually to undergraduate chapters who have demonstrated excellence in all areas of fraternity operations in a given academic year, and through their collective contributions to the Fraternity and their host campuses exemplify the true spirit of our founders by personifying the Fraternity’s mission of building better men.  

This year’s finalists are:

Beta Chapter, Columbia University
Alpha Alpha Chapter, University of Illinois
Alpha Lambda Chapter, Millikin University
Beta Mu Chapter, Transylvania University
Delta Epsilon Chapter, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Epsilon Rho Chapter, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Epsilon Tau Chapter, Grand Valley State University
Zeta Lambda Chapter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Eta Omega Chapter, Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Theta Mu Chapter, University of Kentucky
Kappa Delta Chapter, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Theta Chi Chapter, University of Georgia
Theta Psi Chapter, Shorter College
Iota Alpha Chapter, Georgia College & State University

To be eligible, chapters must be in good standing and are required to annually complete the Fraternity’s Accreditation Application. Amongst the criteria evaluated are: chapter academic performance, recruitment and retention of members, campus and community involvement, alumni support and involvement, financial strength, and adherence to the official Ritual of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.

Each of these chapters will be recognized during the upcoming 56th & Biennial National Convention of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity to be held in St. Louis, Missouri on July 22-25. The Pyramid of Excellence Awards will be presented on Saturday evening, July 25 during the Convention Closing Banquet & Awards Ceremony. 

If you wish to be a part of the celebration and help recognize these chapters’ achievements, please register online today at www.deltasig.org/convention2009.