Sigma Phi Omega recognizes contributions made to undergraduate and graduate education experiences and the contributions of professional members to the well-being of older adults through the following awards:
President's Award
Sigma Phi Omega's President's Award was initiated in 2005 to recognize outstanding SPO student presentation submissions at the annual AGHE meeting. Sigma Phi Omega presented the first annual President's Award at the 2006 AGHE Annual Meeting. Students may submit their paper through AGHE’s annual call for papers. Papers are reviewed by the SPO award committee. Deadlines may be found in AGHE’s annual call for papers.
The SPO President's Award is funded solely by donations from SPO members and other interested parties. Anticipating the SPO President's Award will be offered for years to come, we appreciate your generous donations toward recognizing outstanding, 'up-and-coming' students in gerontology. We need your support! Initially we recommended a $25 donation in recognition of SPO's 25th anniversary, but gladly accept any amount. To contribute to this worthwhile cause, mail your check made payable to Sigma Phi Omega and note
"For SPO President's Award" to:
Sigma Phi Omega
1220 L Street NW, Suite 901
Washington, DC 20005-4018
Service Project Award for Undergraduate Education
Recognizing service-learning experiences by undergraduates working with older adults and/or in gerontology that bring creativity to the educational process. This award recognizes both the faculty and students who participated in the project. Faculty self nominate for the award. To apply, complete the application form and submit with appropriate documents to the SPOpresident@SigmaPhiOmega.org Deadline is February 2nd.
Service Project Award for Graduate Education
Recognizing service-learning experiences by graduate students working with older adults and/or in gerontology that bring creativity to the educational process. This award recognizes both the faculty and students who participated in the project. Faculty self nominate for the award. To apply, complete the application form and submit with appropriate documents to the current SPO President SPOpresident@SigmaPhiOmega.org. Deadline is February 2nd.
Project Award in Student Education
Recognizing the unique projects created by undergraduates and graduate students through course or internship experience that enhance the lives and/or environments of older adults and/or an aging society. To apply, complete the application form and submit with appropriate documents to the current SPO President. SPOpresident@SigmaPhiOmega.org Deadline is February 2nd
Professional Award
Recognizing a member in the professional community who has contributed to Sigma Phi Omega and the well-being of older adults. Nominations may be submitted by any active SPO member on the behalf of professionals serving the needs or working with older adults. To apply, complete the application form and submit with appropriate documents to the current SPO President. SPOpresident@SigmaPhiOmega.org Deadline is February 2nd.
