2027 NGLA

Awards Applications

During the 2027 NGLA Annual Conference, held February 11 through 14 in Boston, Massachusetts, the Northeast Greek Leadership Association will recognize chapters, councils, communities, and individuals for their outstanding accomplishments in 2026.

Through their programs, initiatives, leadership, service, and commitment to the fraternal movement, these organizations and individuals help advance the mission of NGLA.

Applications open Monday, October 5, 2026, and are due Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Attendance at the 2027 NGLA Annual Conference is not required to apply or receive an award.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

The Individual NGLA Awards recognize outstanding individual achievement in our communities.

Recognizes one NGLA volunteer annually whose sustained service has made a meaningful impact on the organization and its volunteers.

Recognizes several outstanding members of the fraternity/sorority communities throughout the Northeast. These students are individuals who exemplify the ideals of their fraternity or sorority in their daily lives.

Recognizes a graduate student who has made significant contributions to the fraternity/sorority community within the Northeast region through their leadership and involvement at their institution and/or within their Greek organization’s national association.

Recognizes a staff member or volunteer of a fraternity/sorority organization who has made significant and long-term contributions to the fraternity/sorority community within the Northeast region or to the Northeast Greek Leadership Association.

Recognizes a chapter, council, community, student, campus professional, campus volunteer, national organization staff member or volunteer, or community member that has made a significant contribution to hazing prevention within a fraternity/sorority community.

Recognizes a fraternity/sorority campus professional who has made significant contributions to the fraternity/sorority community within the Northeast region by advising any governing council.

GROUP AWARDS

NGLA Impact Awards

The NGLA Impact Awards celebrate the accomplishments of our chapters, councils, and communities in six areas. Recipients of these awards have excelled in a certain area and have created a program or initiative that has had a positive impact.

Recognizes a chapter, council, or community for programs and initiatives that foster scholastic achievement.

Recognizes a chapter, council, or community for their positive and impactful work related to civic engagement. Those who receive this award are recognized for creative programming, events, and fundraising opportunities which allow their community members to truly make a difference.

Recognizes a chapter, council, or community for continuing to progress the fraternal movement through recruitment and intake of new members. Those who receive this award are recognized in the area of management and growth for effectively utilizing their values throughout their recruitment and intake process and serve as an example to their peers.

Recognizes a chapter, council, or community for their positive and impactful work that celebrates the diverse nature of our campuses, organizations, and communities.

Recognizes a chapter, council, or community that addresses the public image of Greek Life and continues to foster positive relationships between Greek Life and the campus and town communities.

Recognizes a chapter, council, or community for programming focused on responsible decision making and holding one another accountable.

Recognizes a chapter, council, or community for its positive, impactful work in development and leadership. Those recognized have demonstrated the importance of a shared vision and of a community that fosters everyone’s ability to reach their highest leadership potential.

Honors the positive impact chapters, councils, and communities have had in the health and wellness areas, including, but not limited to, women’s and men’s health issues, sexual assault, cyber-bullying, and/or mental health education and prevention.