Awards & Honors

Awarded annually to brothers who graduate with First Honors or who stand first in their graduating class, following certification by the dean of the college or school of pharmacy. The key and accompanying scholarship certificate are funded by the Grand Council.

Recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement for brothers in their 2nd or 3rd professional (didactic) year. Based on GPA attained during the academic year. Issued by the Central Office following request from the chapter's Grand Council Deputy.

Awarded to the collegiate chapter with the highest percentage of eligible members receiving Scholarship Honors Certificates in the academic year.

Awarded annually to the collegiate chapter showing the greatest percentage improvement in scholastic achievement over the prior academic year, as determined by the Chapter Awards Committee and approved by the Executive Committee.

A special award presented by a chapter to its members for outstanding achievements. Recommended primarily for excellence in scholarship, though chapters may establish their own selection standards. The key is available from the Central Office or the online Kappa Psi Shop.

Recognizes distinctive service and/or dedication by a brother. May be requested by any member, chapter, or province and is awarded at the expense of the Grand Council.

More prestigious than the Letter of Recognition. Recognizes important or conspicuous service or achievement in the interest of the Fraternity or Profession. Issued at the discretion of the Grand Regent and funded by the Grand Council.

The highest form of fraternity recognition — for most extraordinary contributions to the Fraternity or Profession by members or non-members. Issued only at the discretion of the Executive Committee and funded by the Grand Council.

Presented to the collegiate brother who has contributed the most to Kappa Psi. Each collegiate chapter may nominate one member. The award includes a plaque and $250 monetary award funded through the Frank H. Eby Endowment Fund.

Represents the minimum standards expected of all collegiate chapters. Use this form as a tool to align to fraternity minimums and to seek guidance from your GCD, Province officers, and National officers if your chapter does not meet them.

Recognizes chapters who go above and beyond minimum standards. For consideration, the "Pinnacle Award" section of the Chapter Operations Report Form must be completed. Chapters are not expected to have completed every item in this section.

Awarded to individual members for outstanding work within the profession of pharmacy. Nominations for multiple members in a chapter are accepted but must be submitted separately.

Awarded to a collegiate chapter for efforts to advance, promote, and advocate for the pharmacy profession. Submissions must highlight the chapter's initiatives and demonstrate commitment to Kappa Psi's mission. Images, statistics, and charts may be included.

Awarded to a collegiate chapter with innovative new member recruitment strategies. Submissions may be based on a single event or the entire recruitment season, and should detail background, objectives, measurable outcomes, and reflections.

Awarded to a collegiate chapter whose actions or activities demonstrate or promote leadership at their school or college of pharmacy. Submissions should highlight collective chapter effort, unified approach, and broader community impact.

Graduate Chapters submit a "Graduate Chapter Checklist" online annually. Based on responses, chapters are eligible for the following awards:

• Top Performing Graduate Chapter
• Best Professional Event
• Graduate Mentorship Award
• Best Philanthropic Event
• Family Inclusion Award