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.)
Recipients
Adelphi University
Auburn University
Clemson University
Concordia University Irvine
Dallas Baptist University
Doane University
East Carolina University
Emory University
Florida State University
Furman University
Grove City College
Hampden-Sydney College
Loyola University Maryland
Missouri Southern State University
Randolph-Macon College
Rollins College
Southern Utah University
SUNY Brockport
Texas Woman’s University
The College of New Jersey
Transylvania University
Union College
University of Akron
University of Georgia
University of Kentucky
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)
Recipients
Bowling Green State University
Campbell University
Fontbonne University
Loyola University New Orleans
Merrimack College
Murray State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
SUNY Plattsburgh
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina – Columbia
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
Recipients
Austin Peay State University
Cumberland University
Florida International University
Morningside University
University at Albany
University of Maryland, College Park
