Recognition of achievement and dedication to Sigma Alpha Epsilon is extremely important. Members and chapters that have distinguished themselves on various levels of the Fraternity or within their professions bring honor not only to themselves but also to SAE. The Fraternity realizes the value of acknowledging and recognizing exceptional service, which is why we continue to show our appreciation through the presentation of an award.
The annual Fraternity Awards competition recognizes individuals, chapters, house corporations, and alumni associations for their outstanding efforts to advance the mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The 2024 Awards recipients are listed below. Congratulations to all for upholding the values and traits of True Gentlemen.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Besser-Lindsey Scholar-Athlete Award
Nicholas Weyhmueller – DePauw University (Indiana Delta)
Ken Tracey Award & Scholarship for Interfraternal Leadership
Cale Spies – The University of Mississippi (Mississippi Gamma)
M. Todd Buchanan Recruitment Chairman Award
Charles Roty – Kettering University (Michigan Epsilon – A)
Outstanding Chapter Advisors
Brian Garsh (Kennesaw State)
David Ames (Troy)
Jeremy Katz (Dartmouth)
Jim Lotfi (Delaware)
Jon Werner (Appalachian State)
John Barton (Mississippi)
Kevin Johnson (Cincinnati)
Rick Shipley (Evansville)
Sam Cohlmia (Witchita State)
Outstanding Eminent Archons
Austin Burns – University of Arizona (Arizona Alpha)
Andrew Tagher – University of Cincinnati (Ohio Epsilon)
Cale Spies – The University of Mississippi (Mississippi Gamma)
Jacob Clemente – Youngstown State University (Ohio Alpha)
Jacob Merritt – Louisiana State University (Louisiana Epsilon)
John Baxley Sanders – (Alabama Epsilon)
Martin Cordoba – Kettering University (Michigan Epsilon – A)
Nick Ruscoe – Oregon State University (Oregon Alpha)
Nick Weyhmueller – DePauw University (Indiana Delta)
Walker Burks – University of Tennessee Knoxville (Tennesse Kappa)
Zaid Ramon – Western Carolina University (North Carolina Omega)
Bradley M. Cohen Eminent Archon of the Year Award
Cruz Stillwagon – Arizona State University (Arizona Beta)
Outstanding Eminent Treasurers
Aiden Murphy – University of Cincinnati (Ohio Epsilon)
Brayden Melia – Youngstown State University (Ohio Alpha)
Javier Ruiz – Oregon State University (Oregon Alpha)
Ryan Khosla – DePauw University (Indiana Delta)
Tyler Tomlen – Kansas State (Kansas Beta)
True Gentleman of the Year
Grant Rebstock – Nicholls State University (Louisianna Chi)
CHAPTER AWARDS
John O. Moseley Award for Fraternity Zeal
Winner: Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Finalist: Florida Southern College (Florida Gamma)
Finalist: University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Finalist: Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Finalist: University of Southern Mississippi (Mississippi Sigma)
Chapter Achievement Awards
Colorado School of Mines (Colorado Lambda)
Florida Southern College (Florida Gamma)
Franklin College of Indiana (Indiana Alpha)
University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Simpson College (Iowa Sigma)
Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Kettering University (Michigan Epsilon – A)
University of Southern Mississippi (Mississippi Sigma)
Youngstown State University (Ohio Alpha)
The University of Toledo (Ohio Nu)
South Dakota State University (South Dakota Theta)
Union University (Tennessee Eta)
University of Tennessee Knoxville (Tennessee Kappa)
Most Improved Chapter Award
Ball State University (Indiana Zeta)
Harry S. Bunting Outstanding Emerging Chapter of the Year
University of Southern California (California Gamma)
Outstanding Alumni Relations
Winner: Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Runner-up: Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Runner-up: The University of Mississippi (Mississippi Gamma)
Brandon Weghorst Outstanding Chapter Communication
Winner: Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Runner-up: University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Outstanding Member Education
Winner: Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Runner-up: Colorado School of Mines (Colorado Lambda)
Runner-up: University of Southern Mississippi (Mississippi Sigma)
Outstanding Financial Management
Winner: Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Winner: University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Runner-up: The University of Mississippi (Mississippi Gamma)
Outstanding Health-and-Safety
Winner: University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Runner-up: The University of Mississippi (Mississippi Gamma)
Outstanding Chapter Housing
Winner: Franklin College of Indiana (Indiana Alpha)
Runner-up: The University of Mississippi (Mississippi Gamma)
Joseph A. Mancini Outstanding Chapter Service and Philanthropy Award
Winner: Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Runner-up: Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Kimball-Phelps Award for Outstanding Chapter Singing
Winner: University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
Runner-up: University of Idaho (Idaho Alpha)
Runner-up: Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Noble Leslie DeVotie Outstanding Ritual Award
Winner: Youngstown State University (Ohio Alpha)
Runner-up: Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Robert C. Cousins Award for Outstanding Recruitment
Winner: Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)
Runner-up: The University of Mississippi (Mississippi Gamma)
Outstanding Chapter Scholarship
Winner: Florida Southern College (Florida Gamma)
Winner: Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Runner-up: Drake University (Iowa Delta)
Smith-Huffman Outstanding Chapter Management
Winner: The University of Mississippi (Mississippi Gamma)
Runner-up: Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Outstanding University Relations Award
Winner: The University of Mississippi (Mississippi Gamma)
Runner-up: Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)
Runner-up: University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS & HOUSE CORPS.
Outstanding Chapter Alumni Association Award
Winner: Ohio Alpha Alumni Association
Runner-up: Mississippi Sigma Alumni Association
Bill Fiscus Outstanding Area Alumni Association Award Prize
Winner: New Orleans SAE Alumni Association
Runner-up: Ohio Epsilon Alumni Association
Outstanding Alumni Association Communication Award Prize
Winner: New Orleans Alumni Association
Outstanding Special Project or Event Award
Winner: New Orleans Alumni Association
Runner-up: Mississippi Sigma Alumni Association
Outstanding House Corporation Award
Winner: Florida Epsilon House Corporation
Runner-up: Oklahoma Mu House Corporation
Runner-up: Tennessee Kappa House Corporation
Outstanding House Corporation Communication Award
Winner: Oklahoma Mu House Corporation
Stuart Zoock Outstanding Advisory Board Award
Winner: Oregon Alpha Advisory Board
Runner-up: Illinois Delta Advisory Board
