SigEp IN Zeta is a high-performing chapter at both a local and national level. Each year, both our chapter and individual members receive recognition for their hard work and accomplishments.
Buchanan Outstanding Chapter
The Buchanan Outstanding Chapter Award ("Buchanan Cup") is awarded to every other year at SigEp's grand chapter conclave. Chapters that receive the Buchanan Cup are among the top fraternity chapters in the country and excel in every area of operations. Chapters that receive a Buchanan Cup five consecutive times receive a gold Buchanan Cup in recognition of a decade of sustained excellence.
IN Zeta was recognized with a Buchanan Cup at the 2021 Conclave, as well as in the following years: 2019, 2017, 2013, 2011, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1985, 1973.
Fraternity of the Year
SigEp at Valparaiso University has consistently won the President's Award for Fraternal Excellence ("Fraternity of the Year") nearly every year for the last 25 years.
2020-2021 Academic Year
Local Awards
- President's Award for Fraternal Excellence
- Outstanding Overall Academic Performance (Highest GPA of FSL organizations for fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters)
- Outstanding New Member Academic Performance (for the fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters)
- Excellence in Public Relations
- Excellence in Member Development
- Excellence in Campus Involvement
- Excellence in Risk Management
- Pillar of Excellence for Standards and Expectations
- Brother Charlie Presar received the Kyle James Carson Fraternity Man of the Year Award
- Brother Allen Marvel received the Outstanding Fraternity Emerging Leader Award
- Brother David-Paul Schulze received the Pillar of Excellence in Leadership
- Brother Bradley Davis received the Pillar of Excellence in Faith
Regional Awards
- 2021 Buchanan Outstanding Chapter Award
- Benjamin Hobson Frayser Award for Connection Through Communication
- Excelsior Award for Chapter Leadership
2019-2020 Academic Year
Our chapter and its members were honored with these awards during the 2019-2020 academic year.
- Senior Connor Russell was one of 20 seniors to receive the Valparaiso University Student Affairs Outstanding Leadership and Service Award.
- Four members were inducted into Order of Omega: Bret Oscarson, Danny McDermed, Eric Maruyama, and Jake Roth.
Local Awards
- President's Award for Fraternal Excellence
- Overall Academic Success (Highest GPA of FSL organizations for fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters)
- Highest New Member GPA (for the fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters)
- Excellence in Academic Programming
- Excellence in New Member Education
- Excellence in Member Development
- Pillar of Excellence for Standards and Expectations
- Brother Dawson Penshorn received the Pillar of Excellence in Faith
- Brother Connor Russell received the Outstanding Chapter President award
Regional Awards
- Donald C. McCleary Excellence in Member Development Award