Awarded at the 179th Convention in Atlanta, GA
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.
Zeta, Dartmouth College
Upsilon, University of Rochester
Eta, Lehigh University
Epsilon Nu, Michigan State University
Lambda Sigma, Pepperdine University
Sigma Phi, Saint Francis University
Owl Award for Exceptional Academic Performance
The Owl Award for Exceptional Academic Achievement recognizes chapters that demonstrate
truly significant academic achievement
Zeta, Dartmouth College
Upsilon, University of Rochester
Eta, Lehigh University
Lambda Sigma, Pepperdine University
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 2022-23 Academic Year Psi Upsilon chapters contributed over 7,100 hours of service in their communities and raised more than $202,000 for charities.
Pi, Syracuse University
Tau, University of Pennsylvania
Lambda Sigma, Pepperdine University
Phi Nu, Christopher Newport University
Award of Distinction
The Award of Distinction was established by the 142nd Convention in 1985 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
Epsilon Nu, Michigan State University
Diamond Award for Exceptional Chapters
This award recognizes chapters that distinguish themselves by exceeding the Psi Upsilon Fraternity chapter standards and is the top award a chapter can receive.
Gamma Tau, Georgia Institute of Technology