Awards

Order of Omega Greek Awards

The Order of Omega Awards are designed to highlight individual and chapter achievements that best characterizes the Greek community.  The Omega Rho Chapter of Order of Omega took on the financial responsibility of the Awards for Greek Life. These are awarded annually, based upon calendar year, at the All Greek Assembly during the Spring Semester.

Nominations for the 2023 Awards will be due February 1, 2024 by 11:59pm.  

The Order of Omega Awards are divided into two categories:

Chapter Awards

Individual Awards

Purpose

The purpose of these awards are to allow social fraternities and sororities at Murray State University  to assess their performance yearly, to recognize those chapters meeting the awards criteria, and to provide a baseline for  those chapters in need of assistance in some categories.

Eligibility

All Greek organizations that are a member of Murray State's Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council or Panhellenic Council are eligible to participate. There is no minimum or maximum number of chapters who will receive the awards in given categories.

Guidelines

These guidelines are designed so that no chapter receives favorable treatment over any other. Any application not following the guidelines will be disqualified, so please make sure the following rules are understood.

    1. Each nomination must be reviewed by the chapter president, chapter advisor, and/or faculty/staff advisor. Electronic submission certifies the accuracy of the information provided in the application.

    2. Supporting documentation should be submitted either in hard copy to the Office of Greek Life & Student Leadership Programs, located in the Center for Student Involvement on the first floor of the Curris Center or via email to msu.greeklife@murraystate.edu.

    3. The packet information should be from the past calendar year only.

    4. Applications should be submitted online by the deadline provided.

    5. Any chapter that has been formally found guilty of hazing during the previous year, or were on any type of University probation or suspension during the academic year will be ineligible for that year's awards.

    6. Nominations should contain complete and accurate information. Incomplete applications will jeopardize the chances of receiving any of the awards. The discovery of false information will result in disqualification. The awards selection committee reserves the right to request additional information.

Deadline

All applications must be submitted via the online forms by Thursday, February 1, 2024 by 11:59pm.  Late applications will be reviewed, but will be ineligible to receive any of the awards. 

Award Criteria

Each nomination is evaluated against the following award criteria found on the nomination form.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Greek Life at 270.809.6953 or msu.greeklife@murraystate.edu.

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