Awards recognizing outstanding service of the undergraduate Brother.
THE REGINALD E.F. COLLEY AWARD
Due April 10, 2008
Presented every year at summer leadership event
The Reginald E.F. Colley Award is the highest honor bestowed upon one outstanding undergraduate in Theta Chi Fraternity. The award is presented annually by the Grand Chapter to the undergraduate member who best demonstrates distinguished service to alma mater, Fraternity, and chapter.
The original trophy was presented by Frederick W. Ladue, Iota/Colgate, in memory of Reginald E. F. Colley, who was a member of the Grand Chapter from 1925-1926.
The original trophy, a large silver loving cup, was retired in 1950 and is on display at the International Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. A large traveling plaque replaced the original trophy. The recipient’s name was engraved on this plaque which his home chapter kept to display for one year. The selected individual received a smaller replica of the plaque for his own possession. In 1969, certificates for those men receiving the second and third highest number of votes were established.
Today, the recipient is awarded a large wooden plaque bearing a pewter coat of arms and engraved plate. Framed certificates are still awarded to the first and second runner-up to the Colley Award.
Each year, the Grand Chapter appoints a committee of alumnus brothers, several of who have received the Colley Award, to review all applications and determine the recipient and runners-up.
Reginald E. F. Colley Application
ACTIVE CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD
An award, authorized by the Grand Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity for chapters to present each year to the undergraduate member selected by the chapters as, "The Brother who has contributed most to the welfare of the chapter." This is the second highest award given to an undergraduate member.
Active Chapter Service Award Application
SHUG JORDAN AWARD
Due April 10, 2008
Presented every year during summer leadership event
The James Ralph “Shug” Jordan Award was commissioned by the Grand Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity to honor one undergraduate scholar-athlete of the Fraternity each year who exemplifies the qualities of leadership, citizenship, brotherhood, and who represents a commitment to excellence in intercollegiate athletics.
The award is named in honor of James Ralph “Shug” Jordan, Chi/Auburn ’32, who served as head football coach at his alma mater from 1951 through 1975.
The Shug Jordan Award is a nomination process. This means that the form should be filled out by someone other than the nominee. The nomination form is fairly brief and letters of recommendation, as well as supporting materials, may be attached as needed. This is an opportunity for chapters, colonies, and interest groups to nominate a brother who has demonstrated the qualities of leadership, commitment to the ideals and values of Theta Chi Fraternity, and loyalty to alma mater on and off the athletic field.
All undergraduate members of Theta Chi Fraternity involved in varsity athletics are eligible to be nominated for the award. Members who are graduating this spring are eligible. Nominees must have participated in a varsity sport for the institution during the 2007-2008 academic school year.
James Ralph "Shug" Jordan Application
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