Each year, Sigma Tau Gamma proudly honors the remarkable achievements of our chapters, brothers, and supporters who embody the spirit of our six Principles. During Awards Week 2025, we recognized those who lead with purpose, strive for excellence, and uphold the values that define our Brotherhood.

From individual accolades for leadership and integrity to chapter awards celebrating operational success and campus impact, this year’s recipients reflect the very best of Sig Tau. Join us as we celebrate their accomplishments and applaud the Noble Men and communities shaping our future. Congratulations to all of the deserving individuals and chapters!

Below are the 2025 National Award recipients.

Chapter Awards

W.T. “Bill” Hembree Campus Leadership Award
Zeta Chapter, Northeastern State
Epsilon Tau Chapter, UNC Charlotte 
Epsilon Upsilon Chapter, Virginia Tech.

Robert N. Jones Charitable Projects Award
Delta Chapter, Emporia State
Gamma Chi Chapter, Michigan Tech.
Epsilon Phi Chapter, Alabama 

Bernier Family Communication Award
Delta Upsilon Chapter, Penn State Behrend
Epsilon Tau Chapter, UNC Charlotte 
Epsilon Phi Chapter, Alabama

Thomas M. Hutsell Chapter Efficiency Award
Zeta Mu Chapter, William Woods
Delta Alpha Chapter, East Carolina
Epsilon Phi Chapter, Alabama

J. Gregory Rumpf Recruitment and Growth Award
Sigma Chapter, Central Arkansas
Gamma Pi Chapter, Stephen F. Austin
Epsilon Phi Chapter, Alabama

Michael Schermer & Doug Lichtenberger Foundation Advocate Award
Phi Chapter, Southeastern Louisiana
Gamma Chi Chapter, Michigan Tech.
Zeta Psi Chapter, Colorado

Ronald W. Erickson Alumni Engagement Award
Epsilon Delta Chapter, UMass Lowell
Gamma Pi Chapter, Stephen F. Austin
Epsilon Phi Chapter, Alabama

Dr. Emmett Ellis Chapter Scholarship Award
Alpha Phi Chapter, Southeast Missouri
Epsilon Tau Chapter, UNC Charlotte 
Beta Alpha Chapter, Missouri

Earl A. Webb Most Improved Chapter Award
Mu Chapter, Southeastern Oklahoma
Gamma Pi Chapter, Stephen F. Austin
Epsilon Upsilon Chapter, Virginia Tech.

Alumni Association Award of Distinction
Gamma Pi Alumni Association, Stephen F. Austin

Edward H. McCune Distinguished Chapter Award
Zeta Chapter, Northeastern State
Epsilon Tau Chapter, UNC Charlotte 
Epsilon Phi Chapter, Alabama

Individual Awards

Winebrenner Distinguished Fraternity Service Award
Randy Speer, Texas
Alyx Parker, Illinois

W.P. “Buz” Barlow Jr. WPN Distinguished Service Award
Scott Troester, Truman State

Stan Musial and Eric Hillman Sportsmanship Award
John Henry, Emporia State

Distinguished Interfraternal Leadership Award
Katie Cochran, Northeastern State

Michael J. Steinbeck Graduate Fellowship
Alex McLemore, Northeastern State

O.F. “Prof” Grubbs Advisor of the Year Award
Richard “Dickie” Whitson, Southeastern Louisiana

Dr. Maurine Achauer National White Rose of Sigma Tau Gamma Award
Brooke Cunningham, Pittsburg State

Principle of Learning Award
Gage Keaton, Central Oklahoma

Principle of Integrity Award
Joshua C. Harwell, Northeastern State

Principle of Excellence Award
Ian Jorgensen, Northeastern State

Principle of Leadership Award
Carter Cook, Youngstown State

Principle of Citizenship Award
Mustafa Abdalla, Pitt Johnstown

Principle of Brotherhood Award
Logan Coldiron, Central Oklahoma

2024 – 2025 Noble Man Hall of Fame
Aiden Kocher, SIU Edwardsville
Andrew Banks, Alabama
Brett Hays, UNC Charlotte
Jacob Johnson, Pitt State
Lance Henry, Northeastern State
Matthew DiVito, Western Michigan
Nicholas Kerkhoff, Carroll
Tucker McBane, Northeastern State

Ellsworth C. Dent Man of the Year
Andrew Banks, Alabama

Learn more about Sigma Tau Gamma awards, scholarships, and how to apply.

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ABOUT SIGMA TAU GAMMA FRATERNITY

Founded at the University of Central Missouri on June 28, 1920. Since its Founding, the organization has called 197 campuses home and has more than 77,000 initiated Members. The Headquarters, which is home to the Fraternity, Foundation and WPN National Housing Company, is located in Carmel, Indiana. Visit https://sigtau.org for additional information.