2024 NAPA Standards of Excellence Award Recipients
The National APIDA Panhellenic Association hosted its annual Standards of Excellence Awards at the close of the 2024 NAPA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana.
“This year NAPA leadership, headquarters staff, volunteers, and individual members made incredible contributions to the community. It has been integral in 2024 to acknowledge our strengths as an association and the ability of our members to organize on a national and international scale,” says Vice Chair of Membership Nora McGlynn. “As we turn toward 2025, and prepare for our future projects and programming, the Annual Awards Ceremony is a perfect opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments while we commit to advancing our communities in the upcoming year.”
2024 Award Recipients
Individual Recognition
Advisor of the Year: Jenny Zheng (αΚΔΦ)
Change Agent of the Year: Priyanka Patel (ΔΚΔ)
Professional of the Year: Dharmi Mehta (ΔΚΔ)
Undergraduate of the Year: Sage Hermes (αΚΔΦ)
Volunteer of the Year: Byron Solis (ΛΦΕ)
Local Chapter Recognition
Outstanding Cultural Programming: ΔΚΔ at University of Washington
Outstanding Philanthropic Programming: ΔΦΛ University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Outstanding Recruitment Programming: ΚΦΓ at Rutgers University
Outstanding University Council: Multicultural Greek Council at Oklahoma State University
National Recognition
Alumni Initiative of the Year: ΛΦΕ Foundation Giving Tuesday Campaign
Foundation of the Year: ΔΦΛ Foundation
Publication of the Year: Paradigm (ΔΚΔ)
Social Media Campaign of the Year: ΔΚΔ Spread the Love Campaign
Collaboration of the Year: “Mental Health in Minority Spaces” (OSU αΚΔΦ & ΛΦΕ)
“Throughout 2024, NAPA and our member organizations demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation in advancing our mission within the APIDA community. Our collective efforts to foster leadership, cultural awareness, and community engagement have strengthened the foundation for future generations,” says NAPA Vice Chair of Finance, Darshan Amin. “The dedication shown by our members and leaders continues to exemplify the transformative power of unity and shared purpose in creating lasting positive change.”
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About NAPA
NAPA organizations set the gold standard for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) fraternities and sororities. In addition to meeting the association’s base standards, NAPA member organizations are exposed to resources and expertise to help them continually improve and be the best they can be. Universities, Greek Councils, and students want the best APIDA fraternities and sororities on campus and they can find them in NAPA.
Contact
Nora McGlynn, Vice Chair of Membership
National APIDA Panhellenic Association
membership@napa-online.org