Awards
Worcester Polytechnic Insitute Awards
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Fraternity Man of the Year: 2022 (John Puksta), 2019 (Hunter Peterson)
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Most Improved Chapter: 2018, 2017
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Most Outstand Leadership Development: 2018
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Outstanding Alumni Programming: 2017
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Skull Freshman of the Year Award: 2020 (Emmanuel Ola)
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Edwin Coghlin Award for Community Service: 2023
National Fraternity Awards
Undergraduate Awards
Cheney Cup - The Cheney Cup is awarded to the undergraduate chapter which demonstrates the greatest all-around efficiency in scholarship, fraternity relationships, and general collegiate activities.
Awarded Years: 1921, 1972
Baker Cup - The Baker Cup is awarded to the undergraduate chapter which most effectively focuses attention upon religious, ethical, and social service activities in its daily conduct.
Awarded Years: 1975, 1976
Condon Cup - The Condon Cup is awarded to the undergraduate chapter which has shown the greatest improvement over the past academic year in the areas of scholarship, extracurricular activities, and fraternity relationships.
Awarded Years: 1958, 2020 *Third Place*
Brightman Trophy- Best demonstrates that "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone" by maintaining and improving relations between the chapter and graduate brothers
Awarded Years: 2018 *Standout Performance*
Owen Cup - Awarded to the undergraduate chapter which has shown the greatest improvement in scholarship over the preceding academic year.
Awarded Years: 2019 *Third Place*
Zerman Trophy - Awarded to the undergraduate chapter which excels in promoting the involvement of brothers in student government, the campus newspaper, and extracurricular activities.
Awarded Years: 2019 *Standout Performance*
Undergraduate Awards
National Fraternity Awards
Graduate Awards
Durrance Award - The Durrance Award is presented to the graduate brother who is judged to be the most outstanding Purple Legionnaire (chapter advisor) in the Fraternity, "judged on the basis of personality, leadership, rapport with the chapter, and fraternity service."
Awarded Years: 1965 (Leland L. Atwood), 1976 (Walter E. Knapp), 1981 (Walter E. Knapp), 2016/2018/2019/2020 (Dave Willens) *Distinguished Service*
Haynes Award - The Haynes Award is presented to the most effective Section Chief in Ph Gamma Delta.
Awarded Years: 2018 (Timothy W. Kilduff) *Distinguished Service*, 2019 (Timothy W. Kilduff) *Distinguished Service
Crowder Cup - The Crowder Cup is awarded to the faculty advisor determined to be the most outstanding in the Fraternity based on personality, leadership, rapport with the chapter and assistance to the chapter in its relationship with faculty members and the host institution, as well as encouraging the undergraduate members to realize their full academic potential.
Awarded Years: 2019 (Dave Ortendahl) *Distinguished Service*, 2020 (Dave Ortendahl)
Distinguished Fiji Award - The Distinguished Fiji Award will be presented annually to no more than six graduate brothers who shall be deserving of recognition for their faithful and unselfish service to Phi Gamma Delta or their special contribution to mankind and society at large.
Awarded Years: 1965 (William Cullen MacDonald), 1968 (Francis C. Bragg), 1970 (Leland L. Atwood), 2009 (W. Todd Akin), 2016 (George R. Oliver)
Chapter Awards
Unsung Hero Award - This award is given to a brother who has positively influenced Pi Iota from behind the scenes, always with an unwavering commitment to excellence and a willingness to help in whatever capacity necessary.
Award Recipients: 2025 (Dave Willens '09)
New Member of the Year - The New Member of the Year Award is given to a newly initiated brother who completely embodies the priorities of Phi Gamma Delta.
Award Recipients: 2025 (Michael McVeigh '27)
Sophomore of the Year - The Sophomore of the Year Award is given to a sophomore brother who contributes to the house, showcasing their dedication and commitment to Phi Gamma Delta.
Award Recipients: 2025 (Jack Forsyth '27)
Brother of the Year - The Brother of the Year Award is given to a brother who showcases relentless dedication to Phi Gamma Delta, committed to improving and maintaining the house.
Award Recipients: 2025 (Carlos Jones '25)
Daniel Winchester Award - The Daniel Winchester Award is given every year to the most outstanding senior.
Award Recipients: 2025 (Devin Kunkel '25)
New Member Mentor and Mentee Scholarship Award - The New Member and Mentee Scholarship Award is given annually to the new member mentor and mentee with the highest average GPA.
Award Recipients: 2025 (Aarogya Rijal '26 and Raman Kaushik '24)
Dr. Leland Atwood Awad - The Dr. Leland Atwood Award is given to the brother who maintains the highest GPA in the house.
Award Recipients: 2025 (Alex Tomellini '26)