Fraternity Awards
Fraternity Awards Program
Each year Delta Kappa Epsilon recognizes chapters and members who exemplify the highest standards of the Gentleman, Scholar, and Jolly Good Fellow. These awards range from recognizing chapters whose operations are exemplary, whose commitment to philanthropic and giving efforts are outstanding, and individual members who go above and beyond in service to the Fraternity and their local Greek community.
We invite chapters of the Fraternity to apply for any or all of the awards below if you think your chapter is worthy of recognition. Our awards application assessors use a holistic approach to scoring and awarding recognitions. This means that regardless of chapter size, revenues, or influence, we strive to ensure award recipients are fairly identified and recognized.
The deadline to apply for all awards is May 8th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.
If you have any questions, you can contact education@dke.org.
Lion Trophy
The Lion Trophy is DKE’s award for the Most Oustanding Chapter. The categories of performance evaluation include: chapter operations, leadership, scholarship, and community giving. These assessments are based on your chapter specifically. This is the most holistic award for chapter operations, so any and all activities may be considered upon review of your submission.
We welcome your applications and encourage you to apply soon! If you have any questions, please contact education@dke.org.
Delta Award
The Delta Award of Delta Kappa Epsilon recognizes the chapter that is most improved in its operations over the course of the academic year. Like the lion trophy, our evaluators assess a variety of criteria holistically and specific to your chapter. This award gives you a chance to tell your story about how it better represents DKE’s mission, values, and experiences.
We welcome your applications and encourage you to apply soon! If you have any questions, please contact education@dke.org.
Blaisdell Award
DKE’s Blaisdell Scholarship Award is presented to the top undergraduate member of DKE each year. Criteria for selection for the scholarship include: chapter contributions, campus contributions, extracurricular participation, and scholastic achievement. This award comes with a $2,500 cash prize sponsored by the DKE Club of New York City.
We welcome your applications and encourage you to apply soon! If you have any questions, please contact education@dke.org.
Bryan Scholars
Awarded to up to 6 members annually, Bryan Scholars scholarships are awarded to undergraduate or graduate members who show excellence in academic achievement, service to their chapter, leadership accomplishments, commitment to personal and professional development, and community service. Each award is worth $2,500 and can be applied to institutional tuition and fees. Applicants must be in good academic standing, full-time enrolled, and members of DKE in good standing.
We welcome your applications and encourage you to apply soon! If you have any questions, please contact education@dke.org.
Napolitano Award
Each year Delta Kappa Epsilon recognizes the most outstanding chapter president with the Napolitano Award and accompanying cash prize.
Winners are those who have made significant contributions to the success of their chapters and advanced the values of Delta Kappa Epsilon.
The Napolitano Award was created in memory of Nick Napolitano, Psi Delta ‘12. Nick served as chapter president of Psi Delta and is remembered as a scholar, an athlete, and a leader. At the age of 23, Nick passed away while saving the life of another Deke. His ultimate sacrifice is honored annually by this award, recognizing those who carry on his passion for DKE.
The recipient of this award is selected by DKE HQ staff. Nominations are welcomed by staff, brothers, alumni, along with self-nominations by potential recipients.
Henderson Award
Named in honor of William ‘Bill’ Henderson, Zeta Zeta ‘39, the Henderson award is given to the DKE alumnus who has most contributed to the success of a chapter. Past winners have been noted for helping to start and restart chapters and assisting those already in operation.
Bill Henderson himself served as Executive Director of Delta Kappa Epsilon and Editor of the Deke Quarterly. Bill’s decades of dedication to DKE serve as an inspiration and ideal for all alumni.
The Henderson Award serves as recognition for the alumni who volunteer their time and expertise in supporting the fraternity’s chapters and brothers.
The recipient of this award is selected by DKE HQ staff. Nominations are welcomed by staff, brothers, alumni, along with self-nominations by potential recipients.
General Awards Application
Delta Kappa Epsilon strives to honor the contributions and work of our brothers and chapters. To that end, we’ve established individual awards that recognize outstanding officers and their programs. We know that an incredible amount of work goes into the planning and execution of these programs and events. We hope that by providing a space for chapters to display that work, we can encourage all Dekes to continue to endeavor to grow and make bigger and lasting impacts in their chapters, on their campuses, and among their brothers and peers. In this application, you can nominate outstanding officers, Associate Member Education Programs, Health & Safety Programs, Recruitment Programs, and Philanthropy and Service Events.
