2022 National Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony
The finale of the conference is the National Leadership and Service Awards Program. This is the first time we have presented these awards in person since 2018! Join the Society as we honor the leaders among leaders. We will present the National Leader of the Year Honors, the National Service Awards, and the Pillars of Leadership Awards. We will also recognize volunteers who have given so much to Omicron Delta Kappa. A link to view the ceremony live will be posted on this page on June 1, 2022.
Watch Live (link posted on June 1)
2021 Virtual National Leadereship Awards Ceremony
The 2021 National Virtual Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, December 3. The ceremony was broadcast on ODK’s YouTube Channel. To learn more about this year’s honorees, click here.
FY 2022 Nominations
At Omicron Delta Kappa, we believe in recognizing both individuals and circles that demonstrate exceptional leadership across the five pillars of campus life and beyond.
We offer a series of awards that honor circles, both for their contributions to their campuses and for their dedication to supporting the national organization. At the individual level, we offer awards that honor students, circle advisors, dedicated members, and friends of OΔK.
The FY 2022 nominations are now closed. Nominations for the service awards will open again on January 3, 2023.
Collegiate Awards
General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year Award
OΔK’s General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year Award honors five outstanding OΔK student members and selects one to be recognized as the National Leader of the Year.
Circle Awards and Recognition
OΔK recognizes the achievements of circles through the Circle Recognition program. Circles that meet the minimum standards and then perform to exceed those standards are recognized annually.
Service Awards
John D. Morgan Award for Lifetime Service
The John “Jack” D. Morgan Award for Lifetime Service to Omicron Delta Kappa is given to honor a member of the Society who has rendered outstanding and sustained service to Omicron Delta Kappa throughout their life to promote the highest interests of Omicron Delta Kappa. Recipients are selected by the Board of Trustees.
Eldridge W. Roark, Jr. Meritorious Service Award
The Eldridge W. Roark, Jr. Meritorious Service Award recipients are selected by the National Awards Committee in appreciation to those who serve the Society.
Cheryl M. Hogle Distinguished Service Award
The Cheryl M. Hogle Distinguished Service Award honors a member of the Society who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to OΔK, as shown through outstanding service. Recipients of this award are selected by the National Awards Committee.
Robert L. Morlan – Robert Bishop Outstanding Circle Officer Award
The Morlan-Bishop Outstanding Circle Officer Award recognizes an outstanding Faculty Advisor or Circle Coordinator for his or her dedication to the ideals of OΔK. Recipients of this award are selected by the National Awards Committee.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Awards
Andristine M. Robinson Champion Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
OΔK’s Andristine M. Robinson Champion Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity honors an individual, circle, institution, or program that has demonstrated or fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes diversity and inclusion within O∆K circles or nationally.
O∆K Community Commitment Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
OΔK recognizes the achievements of members who consistently promote an inclusive campus and/or community, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, and appreciate that diversity is integral to healthy and productive communities.
O∆K Emerging Advocate Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
This award has been created to recognize the contributions of young members of Omicron Delta Kappa who promote the need for a more just, diverse, equitable, and inclusive world. The Society’s Emerging Advocate Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity honors members working in these areas, and who are under the age of 40. The award is first to be presented in 2022.
Leadership and Professional Achievement Awards
Laurel Crowned Circle Award
The Laurel Crowned Circle Award is considered to be the highest individual honor awarded by Omicron Delta Kappa and is given by a vote of the Board of Trustees. Recipients demonstrate the highest ideals of the Society.
Pillars of Leadership Awards
Omicron Delta Kappa awards five awards each year – each recognizing a person who has achieved considerable success in an area representing one of the five pillars of leadership celebrated by the Society. Honorees are selected by the Board of Trustees.
