Each year, Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes those circles that have achieved a significant level of accomplishment. Circles that receive these awards are the embodiment of the best practices in coordinating O∆K activities. They provide inspiration and examples of how circles can thrive at their host institutions. In addition to meeting Circle Minimum Standards, circles must have completed additional requirements to be honored with these awards.
Circle of Distinction
In addition to the Circle Minimum Standards, this award honors circles that have completed at least three of the following:
- Selected and submitted the nomination for a Circle Leader of the Year
- Sponsored a circle-driven signature event on campus
- Participated in the National Day of Service (or an equivalent service project)
- Applied for the Maurice A. Clay Leadership Initiative Grant
- Submitted a nomination for a national award (Hogle, Roark, etc.)
Circle of Distinction Recipients
- Campbell University
- Christopher Newport University
- Concordia University Irvine
- Dallas Baptist University
- Doane University
- Duquesne University
- Emory University
- Hamline University
- Hampden-Sydney College
- High Point University
- Lamar University
- Louisiana State University
- Loyola University Maryland
- Marietta College
- Merrimack College
- Murray State University
- Randolph-Macon College
- Rollins College
- Southern Connecticut State University
- Stephen F. Austin State University
- Texas Woman’s University
- The College of New Jersey
- Transylvania University
- University of Akron
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- University of Kentucky
- University of Massachusetts – Lowell
- University of Richmond
- Washington and Lee University
- Western New England University
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Superior Circle
This award honors circles that have done the following:
- Fulfilled all the requirements to be recognized as a Circle of Distinction
- Sent delegate(s) to the virtual National Leadership Conference (April 2021) or the June 2022 National Leadership Conference.
- Qualified for one of the supplementary recognitions (Membership Growth and Stability or Circle Stewardship)
Superior Circle Recipients
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Military Institute
Presidential Award of Excellence
This award honors circles that have:
- Circle of Distinction for five consecutive years; or
- Superior Circle for three consecutive years; or
- Been recognized with some combination of both (Circle of Distinction or Superior Circle) every year for five consecutive years
Presidential Award of Excellence Recipients
- Adelphi University
- Austin Peay State University
- Cumberland University
- Florida International University
- Fontbonne University
- Morningside University
- University of Maryland, College Park
