Awards & Assessment

Awards for sororities and fraternities

The annual Greek Awards honor chapters and individuals who are excelling and living their values. Awards are presented each year to chapters in each of the four governing councils, based on Award Applications and End of Semester Reports during the Award year.

Chapters are recognized for outstanding performance in each area of the Standards of Excellence, with one chapter from each council being recognized as the Chapter of Excellence. Individual members and advisors also receive awards each year.

The Standards of Excellence and Award Categories are as follows:

Award categories

Academic Excellence

Seeks to recognize chapters who promote academic support and excellence, life-long learning, and engagement with the academic mission of Indiana University – Bloomington.

Diversity and Inclusion

Seeks to recognize chapters who are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community and embracing a deep recognition and affirmation of who we all are and where we come from including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, and disability.

Health and Safety

Seeks to recognize chapters who provide well-rounded and engaging education on member health and prevention to improve their personal understanding and well-being as part of a culture of care that is cultivated at Indiana University.

Personal Leadership, and Organizational Development

Seeks to recognize chapters who create and maintain environments that aid in the development of individual members, chapter officers, and the organization.

Ritual and Values

Seeks to recognize chapters whose actions, operations, and educational efforts are congruent with their organization’s values and mission.

Service and Philanthropy

Seeks to recognize chapters who provide community or organizational support through philanthropic or service efforts by educating members on the importance of giving back as an organization and in personal lives.

Standards and Accountability

Seeks to recognize chapters that do an exceptional job at communicating their standards to members and hold them accountable to those standards.

Alumni Engagement

Seeks to recognize chapters that engage alumni meaningfully to enhance overall organizational development and the sorority and fraternity experience.

Award Applications

Chapter Presidents will receive an Application Information Packet that will include descriptions and rubrics for each award. Award applications will be available to chapters through BeINvolved on October 26, 2020 and must be submitted to BeINvolved no later than December 18, 2020.

Chapters who submit an application for the Chapter of Excellence Award will receive a follow-up via email for more information related to interviews with a panel of campus partners. The Chapter of Excellence Awards will be provided to four organizations, one per council, that are able to successfully demonstrate OSFL’s Standards of Excellence and Core Outcomes.

Questions regarding the application process or award ceremony should be emailed to osfl@indiana.edu.