NALFO Sororities Sweep the 2017-2018 NALFO Awards during 20th Anniversary Celebration
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December 1, 2018
Contact:
Vice President of Member Services, Cristina Luna
memberservices@nalfo.org
NALFO Sororities Sweep the 2017-2018 NALFO Awards during 20th Anniversary Celebration
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN—NALFO organizational representatives, members, friends and colleagues gathered in Indianapolis, IN on Friday November 30th during the AFA Annual Meeting and NALFO Fall Business Meeting to celebrate NALFO’s 20th Anniversary and the winners of NALFO’s Annual Awards. 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 2017-2018 year. Winners are selected by an external committee of Fraternity/Sorority Life professionals. This year the Sororities of NALFO swept the awards.
During the reception the NALFO Executive Board welcomed past NALFO leadership to talk about the history of the organization and how we have grown, including expanding our reach through initiatives like the NALFO Unity Endowment created under the AFA Foundation. We send our heartiest Congratulations to all the award winners!
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Undergraduate Excellence Award
Adie Ramirez, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad / Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. (ΛΠΧ)
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
Karen Villanueva-Sierra, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad / Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. (ΛΠΧ)
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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Organizational Leadership Award
Jenna Almonte-Gomez, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad / Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. (ΛΠΧ)
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
Melody A. Paniagua, Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Incorporated (ΛΠΥ)
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
Elaine Townsend Utin, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad / Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. (ΛΠΧ)
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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Philanthropic Excellence – Undergraduate Chapter Award
Phi Chapter – New York University, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (ΣΙΑ)
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
Pi Beta Chapter – Metropolitan-DC Area, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad / Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. (ΛΠΧ)
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
Alpha Beta Chapter – North Carolina Central University, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad / Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. (ΛΠΧ)
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
Gamma Beta Chapter – Chicago Graduate Alumnae, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (ΣΙΑ)
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, Incorporated (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
Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad / Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. (ΛΠΧ)
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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For photographs of NALFO’s Award Winners, follow our social media accounts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook using the handle @OfficialNALFO.
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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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