WHAT ARE THE PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE?
The Pillars of Excellence is the accreditation and awards process for UAB’s fraternities and sororities. The program serves to hold our organizations accountable as well as to recognize those that excel.
The program is based on FIVE Pillars:
Philanthropy/Service
The UAB Fraternity and Sorority community values enhancing their communities through engagement of members in philanthropic endeavors as well as service opportunities at UAB and in the larger Birmingham area and beyond.
Community
The UAB Fraternity and Sorority community is dedicated to connecting students and alumni to one another across organizations and councils, and providing the means for a positive lifelong fraternal experience.
Leadership
The UAB Fraternity and Sorority community strives to provide opportunities for students to develop and enhance a wide set of leadership skills through chapter, council, and campus involvement.
Education
The UAB Fraternity and Sorority community values the educational pursuits of its individual members, chapters, and the community as a whole. The community will strive to provide opportunities for students to be successful in their academic endeavors.
Prevention
The UAB Fraternity and Sorority community fosters a culture of care that emphasizes the human dignity of self and others – giving special attention to issues surrounding hazing, interpersonal violence, alcohol/other drugs, mental health, and discrimination/bias.
2022 WINNERS
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Excellence in Community
Alpha Omicron Pi
Excellence in Community
Delta Gamma
Excellence in Philanthropy and Service
Alpha Omicron Pi
Excellence in Philanthropy and Service
Sigma Gamma Rho
Excellence in Education
Alpha Gamma Delta
Excellence in Education
Alpha Omicron Pi
Excellence in Education
Delta Epsilon Psi
Excellence in Leadership
Alpha Gamma Delta
Excellence in Leadership
Alpha Omicron Pi
Excellence in Leadership
Kappa Delta
Excellence in Prevention
Sigma Chi
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Outstanding Alumni
Jack Young, Theta Chi
Outstanding Advisor
Ansley Yarbrough, Delta Gamma
New Member of the Year – Fraternity
Kevin Kirwan, Sigma Chi
New Member of the Year – Sorority
Doreen Agyin-Birikorang, Sigma Gamma Rho
Fraternity Man of the Year
Zac Armor, Alpha Sigma Phi
Sorority Woman of the Year
Tayemar Glover, Sigma Gamma Rho
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Outstanding Philanthropy/Service
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Outstanding Educational Program
Kappa Delta
Outstanding Leadership Development
Delta Gamma
Outstanding Prevention Education
Sigma Chi
Emerald Award
Sigma Kappa
Emerald Award
Zeta Phi Beta
Chapter of the Year
Sigma Chi