Chapter awards
Each year we celebrate our alumni chapters and honor those who have been the most engaged and proactive over the last year. Award-winners are announced at our annual Big Orange Awards Bash, an evening of celebration that’s part of Volunteer Leadership Weekend.
Awards Include
- Outstanding Alumni Chapters
- Accomplished Alumni Chapters
- Alumni Chapter with the Best Event of the Year
- Rising Star Alumni Chapter
- Alumni Chapter with Best Use of Social Media
- Most Collaborative Alumni Chapter
- Most Philanthropic Alumni Chapter
- Alumni Chapter Student Engager of the Year
- Alumni Chapters with 100% Giving
Awards are given based on an alumni chapter’s activities for the calendar year, and every chapter is eligible for all awards based on their submitted year-end report.
View Alumni Chapter Award Criteria (PDF)Award Winners
Outstanding Alumni Chapters
- Atlanta, GA
- Birmingham, AL
- Charlotte, NC
- Denver, CO
- Knoxville, TN
- North Alabama
- Sarasota, FL
- Seattle, WA
- Southern Middle TN
- Southwest Florida
- West Palm Beach Florida
- Williamson County TN
Accomplished Alumni Chapters
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- New York City
- Phoenix, AZ
- St. Louis, MO
Outstanding Alumni Chapters
- Atlanta, GA
- Birmingham, AL
- North Alabama
- Knoxville TN
- Memphis TN
- Nashville TN
- New York City NY
- North Atlanta GA
- Phoenix AZ
- Seattle WA
- Southern Middle Tennessee
- St. Louis MO
- Washington County TN
- Washington D.C.
- West Palm Beach
Accomplished Alumni Chapters
- Houston TX
- Sarasota FL
- Southwest FL
Best Use of Social Media
- North Atlanta GA
Best Event
- Birmingham AL
Rising Star
- Denver CO
Student Engager of the Year
- New York City NY
Outstanding Alumni Chapters
- Atlanta GA
- Birmingham AL
- Central Savannah River Area GA
- Charleston SC
- Charlotte NC
- Cincinnati OH
- Columbia SC
- Houston TX
- Knoxville TN
- Memphis TN
- Nashville TN
- New York City NY
- North Alabama
- Phoenix AZ
- Pittsburgh PA
- Richmond VA
- Seattle WA
- Southern Middle Tennessee
- Southwest Florida
- Sullivan County TN
- Washington County TN
- Washington DC
- West Palm Beach FL
Accomplished Alumni Chapters
- Chicago IL
- North Atlanta GA
- St. Louis MO
- Tampa Bay FL
Best Use of Social Media
- Washington DC
Best Event
- Charlotte NC
Rising Star
- Southwest FL
Student Engager of the Year
- Austin TX
Most Collaborative Chapter
- Central Savannah River Area GA
Most Philanthropic Chapter
- Charleston SC
100 Percent Giving
- Atlanta GA
- Bay Area CA
- Birmingham AL
- Central OH
- Central Savannah River Area GA
- Charleston SC
- Charlotte NC
- Chattanooga TN
- Cincinnati OH
- Columbia SC
- Dallas/Fort Worth TX
- Houston TX
- Knoxville TN
- Memphis TN
- Miami/Fort Lauderdale FL
- Nashville TN
- New York City NY
- North Alabama
- Phoenix AZ
- Pittsburgh PA
- Richmond VA
- San Diego CA
- Seattle WA
- Southern California
- Southern Middle Tennessee
- Southwest Florida
- Sullivan County TN
- Tallahassee FL
- Triangle Area NC
- Washington County TN
- Washington DC
- West Palm Beach FL
Outstanding Alumni Chapters
- Atlanta GA
- Central Savannah River Area GA
- Charleston SC
- Columbia SC
- Houston TX
- Knoxville TN
- Nashville TN
- New York City NY
- North Alabama
- North Atlanta GA
- Pittsburgh PA
- Richmond VA
- Southern Middle Tennessee
- Tampa Bay FL
- West Palm Beach FL
Accomplished Alumni Chapters
- Charlotte NC
- Chicago IL
- Dallas/Fort Worth TX
- Southwest Florida
- Sullivan County TN
Best Use of Social Media
- Nashville Region
Best Event
- Bay Area CA
Rising Star
- North Alabama
Student Engager of the Year
- Central Savannah River Area GA
Most Collaborative Chapter
- New York City NY
Most Philanthropic Chapter
- Knoxville TN
Outstanding Alumni Chapters
- Central Florida
- Charleston SC
- Southern Middle Tennessee
- West Palm Beach FL
Accomplished Alumni Chapters
- Atlanta GA
- Central Savannah River Area GA
- Columbia SC
- Chicago IL
- Dallas/Fort Worth TX
- Dyersburg TN
- Houston TX
- Knoxville TN
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL
- Nashville Region
- North Atlanta GA
- Phoenix AZ
- Seattle WA
- Sullivan County TN
- Tampa Bay FL
- Washington DC
Best Use of Social Media
- Atlanta GA
Most Unique Event
- Dyersburg TN
Volunteer Voice Award
- Charlotte Caperton-Kilburn (Charleston SC)
- Gary Rose (Alumni Board)
- Tara Davis (Black Alumni Council)
- Carolyn Davis (Young Alumni Council)
Volunteer Student Recruiters of the Year
- Sue McPhillips (Houston TX)
- Karen Wilson (Central Florida)
- Katie Riley (Young Alumni Council)
Outstanding Alumni Chapters
- Atlanta GA
- Central Florida
- Charleston SC
- Knoxville TN
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL
- Nashville TN
- North Atlanta GA
- Southern Middle Tennessee
- West Palm Beach FL
Accomplished Alumni Chapters
- Chicago IL
- Columbia SC
- Dallas/Fort Worth TX
- Indianapolis IN
- Tampa Bay FL
- Washington DC
Best Use of Social Media and Marketing
- Katie Ryan (Washington DC)
Most Original Event
- Dyersburg TN
Volunteer Voice Award
- Huntsville AL
