2023 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! Summary of 2023 NGLA Awards will be available in March. In the interim, we encourage you to learn more about the 2022 NGLA Award Recipients.

Please direct questions to [email protected].

View Summary of 2023 NGLA Awards

2023 NGLA Individual Awards

GREEK LEADERS OF DISTINCTION

• Briana Brown, The College of New Jersey, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Gabrijella Ceni, University of Rochester, Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc.
• Ijjae Hill, Widener University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Evan MacGregor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Jack Stickney, West Chester University, Kappa Delta Rho
• Samantha Tellez, West Chester University, Alpha Delta Pi

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

• Barbara Buzzelli, University of Connecticut

PHILIPPI AWARD (For campus professionals)

Gift for recipient supported by Phi Mu Delta.

• Amanda Riehl, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Phi Sigma Sigma

BONNIE WUNSCH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

•  Nicole Zisa, Columbia Business School, Delta Gamma

JOSETTE KAUFMAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS AWARD

• Panhellenic Council, Rutgers University

HANK NUWER AWARD FOR HAZING PREVENTION

• Panhellenic Council, Quinnipiac University

2023 NGLA Amy Vojta Impact Awards

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

• Delta Phi Epsilon, New Jersey Institute of Technology
• Interfraternity Council, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 

• Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Panhellenic Council, University of Connecticut
• Fraternity and Sorority Community, University of Rhode Island

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND INTAKE

• Theta Delta Chi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Panhellenic Council, Quinnipiac University

MULTICULTURAL INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMMING

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., University of Connecticut
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., University of Connecticut

PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Fraternity and Sorority Community, University of Rhode Island

RISK REDUCTION

• Alpha Phi, University of Connecticut

2023 Order of Omega Case Study Competition

TRACK 1 | STUDENT / STUDENT

• 1^st Place: Haley Gilbert and Nathan Willemsen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• 2^nd Place: Erin Boyle and Henry Namiot, Gettysburg College
• 3^rd Place: Meghan McKannan and Matt Tavares, West Chester University

TRACK 2 | STUDENT / STUDENT

• 1^st Place: Rocco DeLorenzo and Emily Abbruzzese, Cornell University
• 2^nd Place: Luke Rudolph and Cole Welcher, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• 3^rd Place: Cecilia Downey and Richard Steiner-Otoo, Montclair State University

TRACK 3 | STUDENT / ADVISOR

• 1^st Place: Monica Paz Parra and Taylor Ritzert, Carnegie Mellon University
• 2^nd Place: Maddie Wilson and Aidan Andrews, University of Vermont
• 3^rd Place: Leah Prak (University of Rhode Island) and Anna DiFede (Adelphi University)

JUDGES

• Jake Bates, Lafayette College
• Cheyenne Bryan, Fitchburg State University
• Tori Field, Bridgewater State University
• Thomas Murphy, Phi Mu Delta
• Laura Kuhns, Loyola University Maryland
• Mackenzie Lipman, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Edson O’Neal, Greek University
• Betsy Sarneso, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Allison Swick-Duttine, SUNY Plattsburgh