Congratulations to our 2020-2021 NALFO Award Recipients!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5, 2022

Contact:
Vice President of Member Services, Sara Blanco, M.Ed.
memberservices@nalfo.org

Welcoming the New Year with a heartfelt Congratulations to our 2020-2021 NALFO Award Recipients!

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What better way to commence the new year than recognizing our members who have shown outstanding leadership and commitment to their communities? The year 2020 made a significant impact on society and required many to change the approach to their every day lives. We are very proud of all of the members of our NALFO Familia who have continued to push on their organizations’ missions, especially during a pandemic. These Awards are given to individuals and organizations who have demonstrated leadership, community service, and commitment to their respective organizations and the Latinx fraternal community at large during the 2020-2021 year. Winners are selected by an external committee of Fraternity/Sorority Life professionals. This year the Sororities of NALFO swept the awards.
 We send our heartiest Congratulations to all the award winners!
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Undergraduate Excellence Award
Kimberly Paramo, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. – Beta Chi Chapter (ΧΥΣ)
In recognition of an undergraduate member who has demonstrated excellence in the following categories: Academic Achievement, Leadership Excellence, Community Service, Commitment to the Latino Greek Community.
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Campus Leadership Excellence Award
Eunice Cuffie, Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. – Alpha Phi Chapter (ΣΛΥ)
Tyler Legnon, Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. – Nicholls State University Affiliate Chapter (ΑΨΛ)
In recognition of an undergraduate who has demonstrated their commitment to their organization, University Campus and the Latino Greek Community through their service in leadership positions in their organization, campus and/or the Latino Greek Community as a whole.
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Undergraduate Philanthropist of the Year Award
Asianna Hall, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. (ΧΥΣ)
In recognition of an undergraduate who has successfully integrated philanthropy as part of their everyday life through continual contribution and participation to philanthropic events.
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Organizational Leadership Award
Darlene Classen, Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΩΦΒ)
In recognition of an alumnus/alumna who has demonstrated their commitment to their organization and the Latino Greek Community through their service in leadership positions in their organization or the Latino Greek Community as a whole.
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Rising Professional Award
Nayeli Moyeda, Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. (ΚΔΧ)
In recognition of aspiring professionals or entrepreneurs (graduated less than 5 years ago) who embody the standards of the Latino Greek Community through their professional accomplishments and community involvement.
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Professional of the Year Award
Jorge Santos, Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (ΦΙΑ)
In recognition of established professionals or entrepreneurs (graduated at least 5 years ago) who embody the standards of the Latino Greek Community through their professional accomplishments and community involvement.
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Chapter Advisor of the Year Award
Madeline Peña, Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. (ΚΔΧ)
In recognition of a college/university professional or a NALFO member alumnus who supports the standards of the Latino Greek Community through their professional accomplishments as a NALFO fraternity/sorority chapter advisor.
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Philanthropic Excellence – Undergraduate Chapter Award
Pi Chapter – University of Texas – Austin, Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. (ΚΔΧ)
In recognition of an Undergraduate Chapter which has successfully integrated philanthropy as part of their annual programming and events.
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Philanthropic Excellence – Alumni/Graduate Chapter Award
Alpha Beta Chapter – New York City, NY, Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΩΦΒ)
In recognition of an Alumni Chapter which has successfully integrated philanthropy as part of their annual programming and events.
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Undergraduate Chapter of the Year Award
Beta Chapter – Rochester Institute of Technology, Latino America Unida Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. (ΛΑΥ)
In recognition of an undergraduate chapter who has demonstrated excellence in the following categories (all must be covered in application): Academic Achievement; Leadership Excellence; Community Service; Chapter Integrity; Commitment to the Latino Greek Community.
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Alumni/Graduate Chapter of the Year Award
Omega Epsilon Chapter – Washington D.C. Metro, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. (ΧΥΣ)
In recognition of an alumni chapter who has demonstrated excellence in the following categories (all must be covered in application): Community Service; Quality of programming for alumni members; Commitment to the Latino community as a whole.
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National Philanthropic Organization of the Year Award
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΩΦΒ)
In recognition of a organization who has demonstrated excellence in the following categories (all must be covered in application): Promoting of community service and philanthropic endeavors at the National level; Participation of community service outside of their respective organization; Proven success of national community service programming; Participation in NALFO philanthropic events.
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Organization of the Year Award
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΩΦΒ)
Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (ΦΙΑ)
In recognition of a Fraternity and Sorority who have demonstrated excellence in the following categories (all must be covered in application): Promoting academic achievement within the organization; Promotion of community service and philanthropic endeavors; Commitment to maintaining the highest integrity among their undergraduate members, chapters and alumni; Commitment to the Latino Greek Community.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Anaka Rivera, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. (ΛΘΝ)

In recognition of an individual’s influence and significant contributions to the development and advancement of the Latinx Greek movement/community in three (3) categories beyond contributions to their own organization: Profession/Field of Study pertaining to the Latinx community; Community service to the Latinx Community; Dedication to the unification of NALFO member organizations. Nominees should demonstrate impact in business, research, artistic, leadership, community, educational, and/or philanthropic endeavors across the categories.

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The National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) is a coalition of 16 Latina/o based sororities and fraternities in the United States. NALFO exists to unite and empower its Latino organizations and their communities through advocacy, cultural awareness, and organizational development while fostering positive inter fraternal relationships and collaborating on issues of mutual interest.

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