These awards are given to Undergraduate and Alumnae members who exemplify the sorority's principles in everyday life, serve their chapters and communities and strive to fulfill their lifetime commitment. The individual awards are as follows:
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Principles Award
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The Principles Award is an individual award presented to a member who exemplifies the sorority's principles of Unity, Love and Respect in her everyday life. Any active member is eligible for the award.
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New Member of the Year
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Awarded to an active new member (Spring 2024 or Fall 2024) that has gone above and beyond to build relationships, maintain academic excellence, and sustain strong involvement across different campus or off-campus spaces.
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Philanthropic Member of the Year
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Awarded to an active member that has devoted their time and passion to philanthropic and charitable efforts throughout the past sorority year.
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Political Activist Member of the Year
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Awarded to a member who is civically engaged in her community. Award recipient will receive a $400 stipend towards registration and travel costs to attend the sorority's Lambda Hill Days program in Washington, D.C. or another PEI related conference.
Undergraduate Awards
These awards are given to active undergraduate members who have shown service to their campus community, as well as, sisterhood throughout the past academic year. Members may apply for the following categories:
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Lourdes Cortes Scholarship for Academic Excellence
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The Lourdes Cortes Scholarship for Academic Excellence is awarded to an active undergraduate member with the highest GPA based on official transcripts. The $500 scholarship award is given solely based on academic excellence.
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Campus Leader of the Year
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Awarded to a member who serves their campus community.
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Undergraduate of the Year
Awarded to an active undergraduate who exemplifies the organization's principles of Unity, Love and Respect, serves their community, and strives to fulfill their lifetime commitment to the organization.