2026I NTERNAT leadership awards submission guidelines
Soror Carrie J. Clark International Regional Director
Table of Contents
Greetings
Message from the International Regional Director
Message from the Awards Committee
Our Former International Regional Directors
Getting Started with the Awards Process
Regional Awards Committee Guidelines
Chapter Responsibilities
Regional Awards Process Timeline
Awards Judging Policies
Trophy and Certificate Information
Awards Submission
Awards Entry Fees & Form
Awards Submission Information
Regional Awards Information
Awards Updates
Regional Awards Categories
Regional Awards Criteria
International Committees Awards Information
International Membership Committee Award
International Standards Committee Award
International Program Committee Awards
Awards Submission Cover Sheet
Awards Recognitions
Greetings Sorors,
A Message from Our International Regional Director
Welcome to the 2026 International Regional Conference Award season!
This is the time of year when you have the opportunity to let your hard work, dedication and service -- shine! You do amazing work in your communities around the world to help, educate, encourage and uplift. The award categories in this guide look to highlight your elevated accomplishments.
Your outstanding contributions and achievements deserve the spotlight I invite you to showcase them by entering as many as possible, and I hope this year we see a record number of award entries! I also want to thank our International Regional Awards Chairman Soror Saderia Nicole Hooks and Co-Chairman Soror Tanisha Tynes Cambridge for leading the process this year.
Please be sure to adhere to the deadlines, guidelines and instructions so that we have a smooth submission process. I look forward to seeing your entries and to celebrating everyone in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 35th International Regional Conference where ILLUMINATION: Sisterhood on a Global Stage comes to life at our Leadership Awards Luncheon!
In Sisterhood and Service,
Carrie J. Clark
Soror Carrie J. Clark International Regional Director
Greetings Sorors!
A Message from the Regional Awards Committee
It is my pleasure to serve again this year as your Awards Committee Chairman and to have a front row seat to all that you do to shine a light on the International Region. We know that our sisterhood is always on a global stage as it is beautifully captured throughout our region, showcasing the various ways our service soars from Africa, to Asia, in Europe, in the Caribbean, and North America!
I’m excited to celebrate it all this awards season! Whether it’s showcasing individual sorors’ accomplishments or highlighting the amazing work of our chapters, the Awards Committee cannot wait to illuminate your achievements in the International Region!
The Awards Committee is looking forward to each awards submission as they are testaments of our belief in the impactful service that we selflessly render and prove that we can achieve our founders’ dreams of “service to all mankind” anywhere in the world. Your awards submissions provide a glimpse into the truly ingenious ways that we serve and participate in our sisterhood around the globe Nothing is more star-studded than that!
We encourage each chapter to take center stage this awards season so that we can continue to spotlight the International Region - and our Sisterhood on a Global Stage!
Sisterly,
Saderia Nicole Hooks
Soror Saderia Nicole Hooks Regional Awards Committee Chairman
Former International Region Directors
Getting Started with the Awards Process
Regional Awards Committee Guidelines
The Regional Director will select all members of the Regional Awards Committee and she will appoint a chairman for the committee.
This committee will be responsible for the following:
1.Overseeing the Regional Awards Process. The goal is to encourage and promote entries from the various chapters in the region. These entries, in the form of electronic books, include illustrated and documented accounts of chapter activities that help preserve the history of the chapter.
2.Revising the Awards Booklet annually. Each category should be evaluated yearly for its pertinence to the goals of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®.
3.Establishing a budget in consultation with the Regional Tamiouchos and approval from the Regional Director.
4.Communicating with the Regional Pecunious Grammateus to maintain a record of the Regional Award Fees collected.
5.Establishing the link for awards submissions.
6.Organizing the process for the evaluation of awards.
7 Distributing awards and emailing participation certificates
8.Making recommendations to the Regional Director regarding the awards process and procedure
Chapter Responsibilities
1.Chapter Basileus should appoint a Chapter Awards Chairman.
2 Chapter Basileus and Chapter Awards Chairman should review the Current Awards Booklet
3.Chapter Awards Chairman should identify the award category or categories for which the chapter will submit an entry. A chapter may enter only one scrapbook per award
4.Chapter Awards Chairman recommends to chapter members the category or categories once the areas to pursue have been decided.
5.Chapter Basileus should decide who is going to submit the awards information by the due date and ensure submission of the awards payment at the same time.
6.Undergraduate Chapter Basileus should work closely with the Graduate Advisor
7 Chapter Basileus should ensure that the information submitted on the Awards Entry Form is accurate.
8.Chapter Basileus or Chapter Awards Chairman should communicate any changes immediately to the Regional Awards Chairman.
9.Chapter Awards Chairman verifies that chapter scrapbooks meet the specifications as stated in the awards booklet.
10.Chapter Basileus or Chapter Awards Chairman should ensure that the chapter scrapbooks are uploaded by the due date, are in the required PDF format, and are no larger than 500MB.
11.Chapter Basileus or Chapter Awards Chairman should notify the Regional Awards Chairman of any changes to the awards being submitted prior to the due date
Regional Awards Process Timeline
Awards Eligibility Timeframe:
January to December 2025
February 28, 2026
Virtual International Region Awards Information Session
March, 2026
Chapters will receive the 2026 IRC Awards Booklet
March 22, 2026
Awards Entry Form Due
April 1, 2026
Deadline to submit Awards Entry Fees
April 12, 2026
Chapters will receive the link to upload scrapbooks
May 10, 2026
Final Day to upload scrapbooks
SCRAPBOOKS NOT RECEIVED BY THIS DATE WILL NOT BE EVALUATED
May 11 – 24, 2026
Scrapbooks will be evaluated
July 15 – 17, 2026
Winners announced during the 35th International Regional Conference
Leadership Awards Luncheon & Closing Gala
Awards Judging Policies
Each chapter should electronically submit the Awards Submission Cover Sheet with each Chapter Awards Submission Any electronic books not received by the May 10, 2026 deadline will not be evaluated Chapters must adhere to the Awards Process Timeline. Awards will be evaluated by appointed sorors outside of the International Region.
Trophy and Certificate Information
1.Trophies will be awarded per award category.
2.In the event of a tie, two trophies will be awarded for that place.
3.The scrapbook entry must receive a minimum score of seventy-five (75) points to win a trophy This is the Final Score after any penalties have been assessed.
4.A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to each entry.
5 A Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to each soror serving as an awards judge
Awards Submission
Regional Awards Fees and Form
AWARDS ENTRY FEES
Entry fees are due on April 1, 2026. There will be NO REFUNDS for submitted fees
AWARD ENTRY FEE
Multiple Award Entries Permitted; One Submission per Single Category
Graduate Chapters
Undergraduate Chapters
$150
$100
The Regional Pecunious Grammateus and Regional Tamiouchos are responsible for the receipt, deposit, and bookkeeping of the fees.
AWARDS ENTRY FORM
The Awards Entry Form may be accessed electronically at the Awards Entry Form link. The Awards Entry Form is due on March 22, 2026.
Once you have selected the awards your chapter will be submitting, you will be taken to a summary screen which will display your total amount due. The total will be used when the form transfers you to the payment screen. The payment may be sent electronically or by chapter check or money order Chapter checks and money orders should be sent to the Regional Pecunious Grammateus by April 1, 2026:
Awards Submissions
SubmissionofEntries
AwardsTimeframe:TheawardsactivityrecognitionperiodisJanuaryto DecemberoftheyearbeforetheInternationalRegionalConferenceunless otherwisespecifiedintheawardscriteria
1.TheAwardsEntryFeealongwiththeAwardsEntryFormmustbesubmitted totheRegionalPecuniousGrammateusnolaterthanApril1,2026.
2.Chaptersmustsubmitanelectronicawardscrapbookforeachaward submittedunlessotherwisenoted.Entriesshouldincludeonlyactivities, accomplishments,andprogramsundertakeninthementionedevaluation period.
3.Electronicawardsscrapbooksmustbecomputer-generatedandmustadhere totheguidelinesoftraditionalawardentries.Pleaseadheretopagelimits.The AwardsSubmissionCoverSheetmustbeincludedwitheachaward.The coversheetshouldbethefirstorimmediatelyfollowtheCoverPageofthe awardscrapbooksubmission
4ElectronicawardscrapbooksmustbeuploadedinaPDFFileformat Eachfile mustusethefollowingnamingconvention:AwardName_ChapterName_Year (Example:OutstandingGraduateChapter EtaBetaOmega 2026)
5JudgeswillreviewthesubmissionsandwilljudgeentriesusingtheAward CommitteeEvaluationSummaryForm(usedforallawardsentries) Documentationsuchasnewsclippings,articles,calendars,lettersonofficial letterhead,citations,awards,pictures,eventprograms,etc.mustbeaddedto theawardscrapbookelectronically.Donotincludeanylinkstoadditional information;theywillnotbeconsidered.
6.ElectronicawardentrieswillbesubmittedviaalinksenttotheChapter Basileus.
7.AllawardssubmissionsareduenolaterthanMay10,2026.Latesubmissions willnotbeaccepted.
Judgeswilldeductpointsfornoncompliancewiththeawardcriteria Ifyouhave anyquestions,pleasecontacttheRegionalAwardsCommitteeat AKAIntl.Awards@gmail.com
Regional Awards Information
2026 Regional Awards Categories
Graduate and Undergraduate Chapter Awards
Exemplary Chapter Award
Outstanding Chapter Basileus Award
Outstanding Chapter Soror Award
Outstanding Chapter Program Award
Outstanding Chapter Program Exhibit Award
International Standards Committee SOAR Award
Graduate Chapter Awards
Outstanding Graduate Chapter Award
Outstanding Soror Through the Years Award
Outstanding Graduate Advisor Award
Outstanding Chapter Newsletter Award
Membership Best of the Best Award
The Jewel Series Awards
Outstanding Diamond Soror Jewel Award
Outstanding Pearl Soror Jewel Award
Outstanding Golden Soror Jewel Award
Outstanding Silver Soror Jewel Award
Undergraduate Chapter Awards
Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter Award
Outstanding International Scholar Award
Outstanding Chapter Scholastic Achievement Award
Graduate Chapter and Undergraduate Chapter Awards
Outstanding Chapter Basileus
This award is for the Graduate and Undergraduate Basilei who has demonstrated outstanding leadership within her chapter, community, and the sorority. Documentation should be submitted to support the nominee based on the criteria below. Information may be depicted through photos, certificates, letters, programs, flyers, and any other relevant material to support the various judging criteria
Outstanding Chapter Soror
Exemplary Chapter
Submit documentation of International Regional Conference Assessments payment for each member of the chapter by March 15,
A Submit documentation that the chapter has passed its most recent Standards Evaluation
B Submit documentation of submitted Online Presence Evaluation
C. Submit proof of the chapter’s submission of ONE article to the Ivy Leaf® in 2025.
D. UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS must show documentation that 75% of graduating seniors have transferred to
Outstanding Chapter Program
This award is for the Graduate and Undergraduate Chapter that has done an outstanding job implementing the International Program Initiatives. Documentation should be submitted to support the nominee based on the criteria below Information may be depicted through photos, certificates, letters, programs, flyers, and any other relevant material to support the various judging criteria.
Outstanding Chapter Program Exhibit
Graduate Chapter Awards
Outstanding Graduate Chapter
Outstanding Soror Through the Years
Outstanding Graduate Advisor
Outstanding Chapter Newsletter
This award is for the graduate chapter that demonstrates excellence in communication to chapter membership. Documentation should be submitted to support the nominee based on the criteria below. All newsletters must be combined into one PDF document. If the newsletter is published monthly, then all ten newsletters must be included If published less frequently, then every issue must be included with a
The Jewel Series Awards
Outstanding Diamond Soror
Outstanding Pearl Soror
Outstanding Golden Soror
Outstanding Silver Soror
Undergraduate Chapter Awards
Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter
Outstanding International Scholar
Evaluation Criteria
This award is for the undergraduate soror who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement during her college years. The official transcript/grade report for the Spring Semester immediately preceding the conference must be submitted to the International Regional Director for the nominee to be considered for the award
The recipient of this award will be identified by the Regional Director. Supporting documentation must be taken from the official transcript/grade report only Sorors who anticipate competing for this award must complete an Award Entry Form
Criteria Description Points
Grade Point Average
The winner of this award will be the soror with the highest cumulative grade point average The recipient must have a semester grade point average above a 3.0 for the semester preceding the Regional Conference to be eligible.
100
Outstanding Chapter Scholastic Achievement
Evaluation Criteria
This award is for the undergraduate chapter with the highest cumulative grade point average for the academic year in the International Region
Selection Criteria
The award recipient is selected based on information from the Regional Director’s records.
The Graduate Advisor must submit an official Undergraduate Grade Report, which includes the immediate past Fall/Winter cumulative grade point average of members in the chapter.
The Graduate Advisor must submit official individual transcripts for all members in the chapter.
International Committees Awards Information
2026 International Committee Awards Categories
International Membership Committee Award
Membership Best of the Best Award (Graduate Only)
International Standards Committee Award
S.O.A.R. Award
International Program Committee Awards
Strengthen Our Sisterhood™ Award
SOAR International Program Award
Generation NEXT Award - Passing the Torch, Upholding the Legacy
International Membership Committee Membership Best of the Best Award
Awarded
International Standards Committee S.O.A.R Award
Awarded to the Graduate and Undergraduate Chapters that have exhibited successful operational assessment reporting.
The chapter has correctly completed and submitted the Standards Year End Report on the Corporate Office website and in the Standards Resource Guide (latter must be emailed as instruvted on the form to the Regional Director, ISC Chairman, and ISC Regional Representative)
The chapter has correctly completed and submitted to the Regional Director all other required Year End Reports by the desginated due dates (except the finance report will not be counted for the award, due to the February due date)
Awards Submissions Cover Sheet
Chapter Award Submission Cover Sheet
CHAPTERNAME: CHAPTERLOCATION:
CHAPTERLEVEL: GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE
PLEASEINDICATETHEAPPLICABLEAWARDFORTHISCOVERSHEET CHAPTERSCANONLYSELECTONEAWARDATATIME (IFYOUINTENDTOSUBMIT9AWARDS,YOUMUSTCOMPLETE9COVERSHEETS)
GRADUATE AWARDS
EXEMPLARY GRADUATE CHAPTER
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE ADVISOR
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE CHAPTER
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE CHAPTER BASILEUS
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE CHAPTER PROGRAM
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE CHAPTER PROGRAM EXHIBIT
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE CHAPTER SOROR
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE SOROR THROUGH THE YEARS
OUTSTANDING DIAMOND SOROR
OUTSTANDING PEARL SOROR
OUTSTANDING GOLDEN SOROR
OUTSTANDING SILVER SOROR
UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS
EXEMPLARY UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER
OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER
OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER BASILEUS
OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER PROGRAM
OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER PROGRAM EXHIBIT
OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER SOROR
OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
BASILEUSSIGNATURE:
GRADUATEADVISORSIGNATURE:
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE AWARDS SOAR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM AWARD STRENGTHEN OUR SISTERHOOD AWARD GENERATIONNEXT AWARD (GRADUATE ONLY)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE AWARD SOAR AWARD
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE AWARD MEMBERSHIP BEST OF THE BEST AWARD (GRADUATE ONLY)
DATE:
DATE:
Award Announcements
THE FOLLOWING AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE LEADERSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON
Soaring International Program Awards 2026
Outstanding Graduate/Undergraduate Chapter Program Award
Outstanding Graduate/Undergraduate Program Exhibit Award
International Standards Committee S.O.A.R. Award
Outstanding Graduate Advisor
Outstanding Soror Through the Years Award
Outstanding Chapter Newsletter Award
International Membership Committee Membership Best of the Best Award
Outstanding Diamond Soror Jewel Award
Outstanding Pearl Soror Jewel Award
Outstanding Golden Soror Jewel Award
Outstanding Silver Soror Jewel Award
Outstanding International Scholar Award
Outstanding Chapter Scholastic Achievement Award
Outstanding Graduate Chapter
Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter
Exemplary Graduate Chapter
Exemplary Undergraduate Chapter
THE FOLLOWING AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE CLOSING GALA
Outstanding Graduate Soror
Outstanding Undergraduate Soror
Outstanding Graduate Basileus
Outstanding Undergraduate Basileus
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood® International Awards 2025
Soror Danette Anthony Reed, Supreme Basileus
Soror Toria Frederick, International Program Committee Chairman
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood®
Overview
Service and sisterhood have been the foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® since its founding in 1908. For over a century, Alpha Kappa Alpha has empowered communities and touched countless lives by fostering lifelong learning, supporting the underserved, advancing human and civil rights, and nurturing future leaders. Known for impactful partnerships and social advocacy, the Sorority continues to evolve, addressing pressing needs and expanding its legacy of service.
Under the theme Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood®, the 20222026 administration aims to strengthen this legacy. Through six foundational initiatives, with Strengthen Our Sisterhood® as the “Foundation Initiative,” members work tirelessly to fortify bonds, lead through service, and inspire transformational change across diverse communities. Driven by more than 115,000 active members worldwide, the administration’s efforts center on responding to local and global challenges with purposeful action and advocacy.
This booklet provides chapters with essential information to apply for the prestigious Alpha Kappa Alpha International Awards. Inside, you’ll find detailed criteria for each award category, allowing chapters to highlight their outstanding contributions and commitment to advancing our Sorority’s mission. These awards celebrate chapters that exemplify our principles of sisterhood, service, and leadership. We look forward to honoring the chapters whose dedication inspires us all and who continue to uphold the legacy of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood®
International Awards General Guidelines
The International Program Committee is pleased to present criteria and guidelines for Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood® 2025 International Awards. Each region is responsible for the selection of chapter award recipients using the criteria herein. Information for the Strengthen Our Sisterhood® Award, The SOAR Award and the Generation NEXT Award should be included in the Regional Awards Booklet or via appropriate communications as approved by each regional director.
Key Factors to note:
• All chapter international award submissions for Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood® must be for in-person activities.
• Award selections for the Strengthen Our Sisterhood® Award, The SOAR Award and the Generation NEXT Award will be handled by the respective Regional Awards Committee and will follow the process set forth by the Region.
• The International Program Committee will not be involved in the selection of regional Strengthen Our Sisterhood® Award, The SOAR Award, or the Generation NEXT Award winners.
• The International Sisterly Relations Committee will work in conjunction with the Regional Awards Committee in the selection of the “Strengthen Our Sisterhood®” Award winners.
• The Strengthen Our Sisterhood® Award and The SOAR Award will have one graduate and one undergraduate winner for each chapter category size. Award judges should utilize chapter program activity suggestions in this document to determine winners.
• The Generation NEXT is an award specifically for graduate chapters. A first, second, and third place award will be given per region not based on chapter categories. The entry of the first-place winner from each region will be shared with the Generation Next committee for a chance to win an award/recognition at Boule or Leadership Seminar.
• Each region should determine Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large (if applicable) Chapter Categories.
• Documentation may also include flyers, workshop agendas, pictures, letters, receipts, and any memorabilia from the activity.
• The attached cover sheet should accompany each award submission.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood®
2025 International Awards Cover Sheet
Region:
Name of Chapter: Chapter Location (City, State):
Basileus Name:
Basileus Email:
Basileus Signature: Phone Number:
(For Undergraduate Chapters Only)
Graduate Advisor Name:
Graduate Advisor Email:
Graduate Advisor Signature: Phone Number:
Chapter Size Category (As designated by the Region.)
Check the appropriate box related to the award category entry*
Strengthen Our Sisterhood® Award
SOAR International Program Award
Generation NEXT Award - Passing the Torch, Upholding Our Legacy
*Note: Each region reserves the right to request documentation of program activities for verification and confirmation purposes
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood®
International Awards Criteria
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood®
International Awards Criteria
Strengthen Our Sisterhood®
Strengthen Our Sisterhood® serves as the administration’s “Foundation Initiative” as we strengthen our bonds to support our service mission. This award will be given to the chapter that has demonstrated an increase in chapter participation, engagement and overall improvement in sisterly relations.
Judging Criteria (70 points)
(20 points) Provide documentation of implementation of Soror SquadsTM. Please include:
• The process of group formations (10 pts)
• Creative Soror Squad topics, activities and areas of interest (10 pts)
(20 points) Provide documentation of implementation of Fall Membership Reactivation and New Member Engagement. Please include:
• Evidence of reactivating and new member activities (15 pts)
• Use of internal/external communication (5 pts)
(10 points) Provide documentation of implementation of “We Are One” AKA Service Day.
Please include:
• Inclusion of Inactive and General Members (5 pts)
• Evidence of Community Service effort and impact (5 pts)
(15 points) Describe outcome and overall impact of initiative implementation to chapter or chapter members.
Please include:
• Number of reactivated sorors (5 pts)
• Proven increase in engagement of chapter members (multi-generational, new member, reactivated) (5pts)
• Overall improvement in sisterly relations (5pts)
(5 points) Overall presentation, creativity, neatness and appearance of overall activity
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood®
International Awards Criteria
The Soar Award
The SOAR Award represents the best of the best in Chapter Programs. The Soar Award will celebrate achievement and community impact for chapter programs that support all five Program Initiatives: Empower Our Families®, Build Our Economic Wealth®, Enhance Our Environment®, Advocate for Social Justice® and Uplift Our Local Community®.
Judging Criteria (125 points)
(20 points) Documentation of program implementation of AKA CHIPPTM (Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack). Please include:
• Overview of chapter execution including partner organization or school (5pts)
• Number of Power PacksTM and number of weeks bags were distributed (5pts)
• Number of children enrolled in the CHIPPTM program (5pts)
• Demonstration of overall impact and benefit to youth and community (5pts) (20 points) Documentation of program implementation of Youth Leadership Institute (YLI). Please include:
• Number of youth in the program (5pts)
• Execution of module activities (5pts)
• Demonstration of youth leadership (5pts)
• Demonstration of overall impact and benefit to youth and community (5pts) (15 points) Program implementation of Build Our Economic Wealth®. Please include:
• Evidence of participation in Black Dollar Days (5pts)
• Execution of Sister Circles and/or Support Women Entrepreneurs (5pts)
• Describe other chapter activities that impacted members and/or community’s economic wealth (5pts) (15 points) Program implementation of Enhance Our Environment®. Please include:
• Evidence of participation in tree planting (5pts) Execution of Community and Home Gardens, Waste Reduction and/or Shredding and Electronic Recycling Day (5pts)
• Describe other chapter activities that impacted our environment (5pts) (15 points) Program implementation of Advocate for Social Justice®. Please include:
• Evidence of participation in Voter Education, Registration, and Mobilization (5pts)
• Execution of Candidate Forums and/or Public Servant’s Guide (5pts)
• Provide evidence of chapter participation in the AKA Public Policy Forum, AKA Day at the Capitol, or similar event (5pts) (15 points) Program implementation of Uplift Our Local Community®. Please include:
• Detailed description of one (1) signature local program
• Describe the specific community need addressed by the program
• Demonstration of overall impact and benefit to the local community (10 points) Indicate partnerships or collaborations with other organizations and chapters including undergraduates where applicable (10 points) Overall presentation, creativity, neatness and visual appearance of program activity
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood®
International Awards Criteria
Generation NEXT Award
-Passing the Torch, Upholding our LegacyGeneration NEXT is dedicated to celebrating graduate chapters which have effectively engaged chapter members 40 years old and under.
GenerationNEXT Criteria for Regional Award 2026
I. Committee Chairman (10 points)
A. 10 pts: GenNEXT committee with a chairman under the age of 40
II. Chapter Representation (20 points)
A. 10 pts: less than <20 percent of chapter membership is 40 and under
B. 20 pts: 20% or more of chapter membership is 40 & under
III. Chapter Leadership (20 points)
A. 20 pts: 10 percent or more of chapter membership that is 40 and under holds a leadership role (I.e. event chairman, committee chairman/co-chairman, elected officer)
IV. Execution of GenNEXT Spring 2025 Directives (30 points)
A. 5 pts: Completed 1 of the 6 Spring 2025 monthly events
B. 10 pts: Completed 2 of the 6 Spring 2025 monthly events
C. 15 pts: Completed 3 of the 6 Spring 2025 monthly events
D. 20 pts: Completed 4 of the 6 Spring 2025 monthly events
E. 25 pts: Completed 5 of the 6 Spring 2025 monthly events
F. 30 pts: Completed 6 of the 6 Spring 2025 monthly events
V. Execution of GenNEXT Fall 2025 Directives (20 points)
A. 5 pts: Completed 1 of the 4 Fall 2025 monthly events
B. 10 pts: Completed 2 of the 4 Fall 2025 monthly events
C. 15 pts: Completed 3 of the 4 Fall 2025 monthly events
D. 20 pts: Completed 4 of the 4 Fall 2025 monthly events
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood®
International Awards Processing
The ordering and delivery of International Program Awards is currently handled through the respective regional awards representative or designee. The Corporate Office covers the cost of International Program Awards for regional conferences. A blank prop award will be sent to each region for regional conference photos. The International Program Committee Representative, Soror Victoria Morris-Ivie, will order all International Program Awards for all regions from Quality Laser Designs, the approved vendor. All questions can be submitted to Soror Victoria Morris-Ivie via email at program@aka1908.com.
Process Responsibility
Coordinate with the International Program Regional Representatives to:
1. Provide contact information and shipping address of the Regional Awards Representative or designee. Also provide the due date when the prop award is needed for the regional conference.
2. Ship prop award to the Regional Awards Chairman or designee for regional conference photos.
3. Complete excel spreadsheet with regional awardee information and verify with International Program Committee Regional Representative.
4. Place an order with the vendor (Quality Laser Designs) at curtis@qualitylaserdesign.com and receive a markup for approval. Provide the shipping address and contact information of the Regional Awards Representative (or designee) to the vendor.
5. Send questions and troubleshoot issues and concerns with the vendor.
6. Mail engraved chapter awards to Regional Awards Representative or designee.
7. Verify receipt of engraved awards with Regional Awards Representative or designee.
8. Send award replacement requests to Quality Laser Designs.
Regional Awards Representative or International Program Regional Representative sends to Soror Victoria Morris-Ivie at program@aka1908.com
Quality Laser Designs (Vendor) or Corporate Office (Shipping Department)
Regional Awards Committee send to International Program Committee Regional Repreentative and Soror Victoria Morris-Ivie
Soror Victoria Morris-Ivie at program@aka1908. com
Soror Nicole Barrett (Corporate Office) at nbarrett@aka1908.com or Soror Victoria Morris-Ivie at program@aka1908.com
From vendor (Quality Laser Designs)
Soror Nicole Barrett (Corporate Office), Soror Victoria Morris-Ivie, or International Program Regional Representative
Forward a copy to Soror Nicole Barrett (Corporate Office) at nbarrett@aka1908.com and Soror Victoria Morris-Ivie at program@aka1908.com
