Chapter & Individual Awards

Awards for Chapter Excellence

KDP proudly recognizes and celebrates chapters and their leaders through multiple awards. Explore the opportunities below to learn more about your chapter's eligibility. We welcome you to apply to those awards that fit your programming, and we look forward to celebrating your great accomplishments!

Awards applications are now closed for 2026.



Congratulations to Our 2025 Chapter and Individual Award Winners

 

 

Chapter Awards

At the heart of the chapter experience is the programming planned by leaders. Whether it's a leadership mentoring program for new officers or a community service drive for a local school, we know you put in much time and effort to ensure the success of these events. Share your pride by submitting your program to be considered for a Chapter Programming Award in one of the categories below. Chapters can earn two program awards in different areas each academic year.

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Awards applications  are now closed for 2026.

Chapter Program Categories:

  • Community Service
  • Fundraising
  • Membership
  • Professional Development

Community Service

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Fundraising

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Membership

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Professional Development

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Achieving Chapter Excellence Award (ACE)

The Achieving Chapter Excellence (ACE) Award recognizes KDP chapters biennially that demonstrate excellence in membership, leadership development, and programming in support of KDP’s mission and strategic goals. The highest-scoring chapter of all entries receives the coveted Dr. Florence B. Stratemeyer Award for Chapter Excellence.

This award is given biennially. Applications for the next ACE Award award will open in 2027 and will cover chapter activities from 2025-2027 school years.

 

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Phoenix Award for Chapter Improvement

The Phoenix Award recognizes those chapters that have taken significant action to improve their overall level of effectiveness in chapter management and programming.

 

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Rising Star Award for New Chapters

The Rising Star Award recognizes new chapters that demonstrate outstanding management and programming in their first two years following installation.

 

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Celebration of Teaching Award

This program encourages KDP members to support current teachers, cultivate future teachers, and advocate for our profession.

 

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Individual Awards

At the National Office, we know that KDP's Chapter Leaders are the heart and soul of our organization. We see the countless hours of work that you put in during the year to ensure your chapter and its members thrive! Now it's your turn to recognize your fellow officers and counselors for their incredible work. Each chapter can nominate one officer (or two individuals who equally share the position) for the Distinguished Chapter Officer Award and one Chapter Counselor (or two who equally share the position) for the Regional Chapter Counselor Award.

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Awards applications are now closed for 2026.

 

Rookie Counselor of the Year

This award honors counselors who have made an incredible impact in their first two years. Don't let their hard work and dedication go unnoticed!

 

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Distinguished Chapter Officers

Each year, KDP is proud to celebrate dozens of incredible Chapter Officers from around the country. Nominated by fellow chapter leaders, Distinguished Chapter Officers not only exemplify leadership but also relationship building, creativity, and a drive to see the chapter succeed. 

 

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Regional Chapter Counselor of the Year

The Regional Chapter Counselor of the Year Award recognizes a dedicated Counselor from each region who excels in his or her role for that region. The Counselors achieving this award are leaders who represent the mission and ideals of KDP and who have achieved excellence in the role of Counselor.

 

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Lucinda Rose Counselor Award

The Lucinda Rose Counselor Award, funded by Drs. Vincent & Linda McGrath, honors an exemplary Counselor within Kappa Delta Pi. This esteemed honor is given once each biennium to an outstanding KDP Counselor who has 10 or more years of service as a Counselor/Associate Counselor. The Counselor and chapter must not only meet the criteria for this award, but also excel to an outstanding level.

This award is given biennially. Applications for the next Lucinda Rose Counselor Award award will open in 2027.

 

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Chapter Awards FAQs

When do Chapter Awards Open?

Awards applications are now closed for 2026. Biennial awards are open the spring before they are awarded.

When are Chapter Awards applications due? 

Chapter Awards applications are now closed for 2026.

Where can I find the Criteria or Rubrics?

You can download the criteria and rubrics that the judges will be using underneath the awards description.

How do I submit an awards application?

Click on any of the links under the chapter award for which you want to apply. All awards entries must be submitted via our online system.

Can I apply for more than one award?

Chapters are allowed to submit two different programs for two chapter program awards in different categories. 

How are chapter awards judged?

Qualified judges with strong knowledge of chapter programming will be appointed.

When will award recipients be notified?

Award recipients will be notified by email on or before August 31.

For More Information

If you have any questions, please contact met@kdp.org.