2022 NGLA Award Recipients

Each year, the Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA) recognizes fraternity and sorority chapters, councils, communities and individuals for their outstanding accomplishments over the past year. Through innovative initiatives and commitment to the fraternal movement, everyone recognized has helped advance the mission of NGLA.

This year's awards submissions were outstanding, despite the COVID-19 complications. Applications highlighted efforts on how institutions got creative in navigating virtual recruitments, programs, workshops, and training during a pandemic. Thank you for submitting strong applications and showcasing your leadership!

Congratulations to the recipients of the Individual Awards and Amy Vojta Impact Awards!

Please direct questions to [email protected].

View Summary of 2022 NGLA Awards

2022 NGLA Individual Awards

GREEK LEADERS OF DISTINCTION

Maren Drake, University of Rhode Island, Chi Omega
Aracelis Figueroa, University of Connecticut, Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Seńoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc.
Cez Garcia, University of Rochester, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Jenna Matteo, Temple University, Alpha Xi Delta
Michael Mulryan, Quinnipiac University, Pi Kappa Phi
Lily Steiger, University of Rochester, Chi Omega

GUENZLER AWARD (For volunteers or professional staff members of fraternity/sorority organizations)

Dana A. Lopes, Rider University, Advisor for Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.

PHILIPPI AWARD (For campus professionals)

Gift for recipient supported by Phi Mu Delta.

Avery Moses, Quinnipiac University, Pi Beta Phi

BONNIE WUNSCH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Joe Gurreri, Gettysburg College, Lambda Chi Alpha

JOSETTE KAUFMAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS AWARD

Panhellenic Council, Quinnipiac University

HANK NUWER AWARD FOR HAZING PREVENTION

Greek Council, Rider University

2022 NGLA Amy Vojta Impact Awards

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Delta Zeta, Bryant University
Panhellenic Council, Temple University
Greek Life, University of Rhode Island

CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Panhellenic Council, Towson University
Fraternity and Sorority Community, University of Connecticut

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., University of Connecticut
Interfraternity Council, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Greek Life, University of Rhode Island

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND INTAKE

Chi Omega, University of Rochester
Interfraternity Council, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Panhellenic Council, Temple University

MULTICULTURAL INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMMING

Delta Delta Delta, Temple University
National Pan-Hellenic Council, Rider University
Greek Life, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Phi Sigma Sigma, Temple University
Intercultural Greek Council, University of Connecticut
Greek Life, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

RISK REDUCTION

Panhellenic Council, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Center for Fraternity and Sorority Development, University of Connecticut

2022 Order of Omega Case Study Competition

TRACK 1 | STUDENT / STUDENT

1^st Place: Sammie Cochis and Madison Christiana, University of Rhode Island
2^nd Place: Haley Gilbert and Katie Salvaggio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
3^rd Place: Summer Campbell and Tyrone Williamson, University of Lynchburg

TRACK 2 | STUDENT / STUDENT

1^st Place: Montana Kerr and Riley Pontician, West Chester University
2^nd Place: Jaqueline Forget and Clara Prulleti, University of Connecticut
3^rd Place: Kirvani Buddhirarjau and Ashika Jayakumar, Temple University

TRACK 3 | STUDENT / ADVISOR

1^st Place: Rui Ferreira and Kelci Henn, State University of New York - Plattsburgh
2^nd Place: Peter Guertin and Mackenzie Lipman, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
3^rd Place: Michael Miscia and Melanie Sheehan, University of Rhode Island

JUDGES

Alison Burke, University of Rhode Island
Katherine Iona, Sacred Heart University
Thomas Murphy, Phi Mu Delta
Vicky Nucci, Temple University
Amanda Riehl, Ramapo College
Betsy Sarneso, Indiana University of Pennsylvania