National Awards
The Sigma Alpha Sorority National Awards program recognizes outstanding achievements and dedicated leadership of individual sisters and chapters. The program creates opportunities for chapters to spotlight their successful programs, share the impact they are having in communities, and recognize members who uphold the pillars of the organization. Award recipients are chosen based on the evaluation of required chapter/member reports, specific applications, and/or virtual presentations. Chapters are encouraged to review the criteria and deadlines for each award, along with past award recipients below, and start their applications today!
Spirit of Ruth Award
The Spirit of Ruth Award was created to recognize Sigma Alpha Alumnae who
embody the spirit of Ruth through active involvement, leadership, and commitment
to the field of agriculture.
Recipients of this award demonstrate the ideals of Sigma Alpha by living the four
pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service in their personal and/or
professional lives.
Nominate a sister for the Spirit of Ruth Award today! We’d love for you to nominate a fellow alumna who has gone above and beyond for Sigma Alpha and as a professional woman in agriculture for this prestigious honor today. Nominate her for the Spirit of Ruth Award! Two winners are chosen each year, and nominations close on September 30th, 2026. Nominations can be completed by clicking this form: Spirit of Ruth Nomination Form.
Visit the Spirit of Ruth Award page to learn more.
2025 Convention Awards
Over 150 sisters gathered at the 2025 National Convention held in Norfolk, Virginia the last weekend of July. The culmination of Convention came during the Emerald Banquet on Saturday night when chapters and sisters were recognized for their achievements. Below are the ’24-’25 National Award recipients:
Individual Award Winners
Outstanding Advisor
1st Place: Dr Christine Sudbrock
Alpha Xi at Missouri State University
2nd Place: Hannah Doumit
Beta Epsilon at University of Idaho
3rd Place: Sydney Kennedy
Alpha Upsilon at Murray State University
Outstanding Leader
1st Place: Morgan Evans
Gamma Alpha at Wilmington College
2nd Place: Emily Herrera
Alpha Rho at University of Arizona
3rd Place: Gracie Lee
Beta at Purdue University
Outstanding New Member
1st Place: Miriam Gilbert
Alpha Rho at University of Arizona
2nd Place: Sophia Mignery
Gamma Alpha at Wilmington College
3rd Place: Caitlyn VanDeusen
Alpha Lambda at Delaware Valley University
Outstanding Senior
1st Place: Katelyn Duchscher
Upsilon at North Dakota State University
2nd Place: Rachel Sebesta
Alpha Omega at Kansas State University
3rd Place: Cassandra Moody
Beta Epsilon at University of Idaho
Chapter Award Winners
Jennifer McMillan Service in Agriculture
1st Place: Beta Delta at University of Wisconsin – Platteville
2nd Place: Gamma Alpha at Wilmington College
3rd Place: Alpha Xi at Missouri State University
Outstanding Alumnae Chapter
North Dakota State University
Outstanding Social Media
Tie for 1st Place:
Alpha Xi at Missouri State University
Beta at Purdue University
Tie for 2nd Place:
Beta Epsilon at University of Idaho
Gamma Alpha at Wilmington College
3rd Place: Beta Theta at University of Tennessee – Martin
National Pillar Award Winners
Service
1st Place: Gamma at Michigan State University
2nd Place: Beta Delta at University of Wisconsin – Platteville
3rd Place: Kappa at California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo
Fellowship
1st Place: Gamma Theta at West Texas A&M University
2nd Place: Alpha Theta at North Carolina State University
3rd Place: Theta at University of Tennessee
Scholarship
1st Place: Beta Delta at University of Wisconsin – Platteville
2nd: Beta Omicron at University of Kentucky
3rd: Alpha Rho at University of Arizona
Leadership
1st Place: Beta Nu at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
2nd Place: Delta at Iowa State University
3rd Place: Gamma Alpha at Wilmington College
Emerald Chapters
Gamma Alpha at Wilmington College
Beta Epsilon at University of Idaho
Founders’ Cup
Gamma Alpha at Wilmington College
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I love Sigma Alpha because of the wide network of women in agriculture that is available to me.
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I love Sigma Alpha because every one is so supportive and passionate. There is nothing better than seeing other sisters making a difference and striving to be their best
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Anytime someone asks me what the best part of college was, the answer is always the same: Sigma Alpha!
