Individual Awards
Lambda Chi Alpha honors individuals who exemplify leadership, service, and Brotherhood. Our Individual Awards recognize Members and Alumni whose contributions have made a lasting impact.
Order of Achievement
The Order of Achievement is presented to those brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha who have distinguished themselves by outstanding accomplishment in their chosen field and serve as a role model through their success and have thereby brought honor and respect to our great Fraternity.
2026 WINNERS:
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Robert Leon Wilkins
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Eugene Joseph LeBoeuf
Boston University
Bradley Chance Saltzman
Oregon State University
Eugene Starr
University of Southern California
Sam Richard Darnold
Butler University
Timothy John Gerend
Iowa State University
David Walter Meline
San Diego State University
Thom Paul McElroy
University of Kansas
William Ross Chaney
Georgia Institute of Technology
Richard Scott Herren
University of Memphis
James M. Brasher
Order of Merit
The Lambda Chi Alpha Order of Merit is a prestigious award established in 1935 to recognize Alumni Brothers who have provided exceptional, lengthy, and dedicated service, particularly at the local Chapter level. It is considered one of the highest honors for service within the Fraternity.
2026 WINNERS:
Oregon State University
Clayton Strain
Butler University
Kent Austin Rollison
Georgia Institute of Technology
Christopher Thomas Walzer
Florida Southern College
Fred Douglass Fogh
Mercer University
Greg Van Tapley
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Walter Morrison Gibbs
University of Tulsa
William C. Worman
Samford University
James Corley Hamil
Eastern Illinois University
Todd John Vilardo
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Richard James Hicks
Indiana University Bloomington
David W. Miller
Wabash College
Scott Allen Eggers
Eureka College
Ernest George Potter
University of Delaware
Lyman Chen
Eastern Michigan University
Lawrence Rahl St. George
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
William Robbins Ryan
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Mark Raymond Cosenza
University of California-Santa Barbara
Ronald Leigh Wolfe
Eureka College
Grant Edward Madden
Eureka College
Ernest George Potter
Distinguished Service
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes Brothers who have contributed generously of their time and energies to Lambda Chi Alpha at the international level. The award is often given to members of the Grand High Zeta upon completion of their terms as well as other important volunteers.
2026 WINNERS:
Florida State University
Steve L. Pattison
Auburn University
Frederick Anthony Kam
Wabash College
Greg Andrew Castanias
University of Florida
Ryan Alexander Rodriguez
Baylor University
Samuel William Oliver
William Jewell College
Owen Michael Kerrigan
Wabash College
Luis Rivera
Order of the Lion
The Order of the Lion is an esteemed award established to honor Alumni Brothers, like Lynn Chipperfield, for their lifelong dedication, commitment, and stewardship at the international level of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. This award symbolizes our deepest respect and gratitude for their extraordinary contributions.
2026 WINNERS:
Florida Atlantic University
Phillip L. Parker
Cyril F. “Duke” Flad Outstanding Undergraduate
This award was created in 1970 to honor Duke Flad, who served as the Fraternity’s second chief executive from 1942–68. One outstanding undergraduate from among all student members is selected annually to receive this award.
High Alpha of the Year
To honor a Brother who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Alpha.
2026 WINNERS:
University of New Hampshire
Gavin Joseph Dunlap
Oklahoma State University
Zachery Ray Nicholson
William Jewell College
Owen Michael Kerrigan
University of Southern Indiana
Luke Michael Payne
Stetson University
Rayner Yahir Almaraz
High Tau of the Year
To honor a Brother who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Tau.
2026 WINNERS:
Wabash College
Zachary Thomas Geleott
William Jewell College
Ayden Walker Jackson
High Theta of the Year
To honor a Brother who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Theta.
2026 WINNERS:
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Edward August Pabst
University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
Zach Johnson
San Diego Regional
Gavin Shea
High Delta of the Year
To honor a Brother who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Delta
High Kappa of the Year
To honor a Brother who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Kappa.
2026 WINNERS:
Stetson University
Logan Walden
Texas State University-San Marcos
Johnny Nguyen Dao
High Phi of the Year
To honor a Brother who exemplifies excellence in preserving, teaching, and elevating the Ritual of Lambda Chi Alpha.
2026 WINNERS:
University of Wyoming
Tony Habis
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Gavin Leeds
High Pi of the Year
To honor a Brother who has gone above and beyond as an Alumni to represent Lambda Chi Alpha through their service as High Pi.
2026 WINNERS:
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Scott Steven Preston
Oregon State University
Benjy Benjamin Kamph
Texas State University-San Marcos
Cody Jess Huffman
Associate Member of the Year
To honor a Associate Member who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha values and exhibits extraordinary leadership potential.
2026 WINNERS:
San Diego Regional
Jake Tidik
University of Missouri
Will Graves
University of Kentucky
Ty William Jackson
Oregon State University
Scott Wiley