Awarded at the 177th Convention in Madison, Wisconsin
For a full list of criteria, past recipients, and award histories, visit our full awards page.
Garnet and Gold Award for Academic Excellence
The Garnet and Gold Award for Academic Excellence is given out to those chapters who achieve
above the campus average across multiple semesters.
Delta, New York University
Omega, University of Chicago
Beta Beta, Trinity College
Eta, Lehigh University
Omicron, University of Illinois
Epsilon Nu, Michigan State University
Chi Delta, Duke University
Alpha Omicron, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Owl Award for Exceptional Academic Performance
The Owl Award for Exceptional Academic Achievement recognizes chapters that demonstrate
truly significant academic achievement
Delta, New York University
Zeta, Dartmouth College
Upsilon, University of Rochester
Phi, University of Michigan
Omega, University of Chicago
Tau, University of Pennsylvania
Omicron, University of Illinois
Zeta Zeta, University of British Columbia
Epsilon Nu, Michigan State University
Gamma Tau, Georgia Institute of Technology
Alpha Omicron, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Clasped Hand Award for Outstanding Philanthropy & Service
The Clasped Hand Award for Outstanding Philanthropy and Service recognizes those chapters
that go above and beyond. During the 2020-21 Academic Year, while much of the world was sheltering in place Psi Upsilon chapters found safe ways to contribute over 3,371 hours of service in their community and raised more than $104,000 for charities.
Zeta, Dartmouth College
Pi, Syracuse University
Beta Beta, Trinity College
Rho, University of Wisconsin
Omicron, University of Illinois
Lambda Sigma, Pepperdine University
Alpha Omicron, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Award of Distinction
The Award of Distinction was established to recognize Psi Upsilon chapters when they perform
in an extraordinary manner. The award may be given annually to one or more chapters for any
project, service, program, activity, or accomplishment performed during the year, which merits
special recognition.
Pi, Syracuse University
Gamma Tau, Georgia Institute of Technology
Chi Delta, Duke University
Phi Beta Owl Club, College of William & Mary
Tau Epsilon, Clemson University