CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – Each year, Sigma Tau Gamma proudly recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of our chapters, brothers, and supporters who exemplify the Fraternity’s six Principles. At the 2026 Grand Conclave, we celebrated individuals and chapters whose leadership, service, and dedication strengthened our Brotherhood and advanced our mission.

From honors recognizing personal achievement and character to awards highlighting chapter excellence and impact, the recipients represented the very best of Sigma Tau Gamma. We invite you to join us in celebrating their success and recognizing the Noble Men and communities that continue to shape the future of our Fraternity.

Congratulations to all of our deserving award recipients!

Below are the 2026 National Award recipients.

Thomas M. Hutsell Chapter Efficiency Award
Delta Upsilon Chapter, Penn State Behrend

Christopher J. Mauer Man-Mile Award
Zeta Alpha Chapter, Arizona State

J. Gregory Rumpf Recruitment and Growth Award
Zeta Chapter, Northeastern State
Zeta Psi Chapter, Colorado Boulder

Michael Schermer & Doug Lichtenberger Foundation Advocate Award
Gamma Chi Chapter, Michigan Tech

Ronald W. Erickson Alumni Engagement Award
Delta Chapter, Emporia State 

Dr. Emmett Ellis Chapter Scholarship Award
Beta Gamma Chapter, Youngstown State

Earl A. Webb Most Improved Chapter Award
Zeta Psi Chapter, Colorado Boulder

Alumni Association Award of Distinction
Alpha Phi Alumni Association, SEMO
Beta Zeta Alumni Association, Central Oklahoma

Edward H. McCune Distinguished Chapter Award
Zeta Chapter, Northeastern State

NIC Advisor Award of Distinction
Paul Szczesny, Michigan Tech

Winebrenner Distinguished Fraternity Service Award
Jeffrey Dittenhafer, Millersville
Paul Mueller, Cleveland State
Michael Ray, Youngstown State
Frederick Phillips, West Chester

Distinguished Young Alumnus Award
Josiah D’Albini, Emporia State

Captain James A. Graham Award for Distinguished Military Service
William Campbell, SIU Carbondale
Frederick McKenna Jr., UNC Greensboro
Clyde Vaughn, SEMO

Marvin Millsap Distinguished Foundation Service Medal
Mike Matznick, Illinois State

Society of the Seventeen
Tom Harris, Pittsburg State
Jeff Russo, Carnegie Mellon

Stan Musial and Eric Hillman Sportsmanship Award
Jacob Behrendt, Michigan Tech

Distinguished Interfraternal Leadership Award
Heather Bloom Hall, Pitt – Johnstown

Michael J. Steinbeck Graduate Fellowship
Luke Funk, Michigan Tech

O.F. “Prof” Grubbs Advisor of the Year Award
Richard Caram, Central Oklahoma

Dr. Maurine Achauer National White Rose of Sigma Tau Gamma Award
Ryley Fusco, UNC Charlotte

Principle of Learning Award
Braden Kim, Saint Louis

Principle of Integrity Award
Ian Jorgensen, Northeastern State

Principle of Excellence Award
Patricio Camou, Arizona

K. Dale Atterberry Principle of Leadership Award
Carter Daube, UNC Charlotte

George D. Gunn Principle of Citizenship Award
Nathan Quast, Michigan Tech

Kenley R. Hoover Principle of Brotherhood Award
Gage Keaton, Central Oklahoma

2026 Noble Man Hall of Fame
Carter Cook, Youngstown State
Arthur Cunliffe, Alabama
Ethan Diehl, Michigan Tech
Joel Franz, Emporia State
Joshua Harwell, Northeastern State
Nicholas Lai, Northeastern State
Joey Sawtelle, Colorado Boulder
Charlie Sullivan, Northeastern State
Nick Velez, Youngstown State
Frederic Zheng, William Woods

Ellsworth C. Dent Man of the Year
Joey Sawtelle, Colorado Boulder