Applications for this year’s 2025 SED Awards have not opened yet.

Click the link above to gain access to the awards packet. Applications for one or multiple awards can be filled out. The district council will review the submissions, choosing one winner for each award. Chapters will only be considered for awards whose applications they complete. Chapters are encouraged to attach pictures/videos/links to supplement their applications.

 

Awards Presented at Convention Banquet

• Rose Award (TBD)

  • This will be awarded to chapters who complete all of the tasks assigned by the District Council. These tasks will not be publicly announced and will be determined from chapters’ participation in district activities.​

• Bud Award (TBD)

  • This will be awarded to chapters who complete some (number TBD) of the tasks assigned by the District Council. These tasks will not be publicly announced and will be determined from chapters’ participation in district activities​

• Joint Relations Award (1)

  • Given in recognition of a chapter’s fulfillment of the Fifth Purpose through the cultivation of healthy relationships and cooperation with other musical organizations on its campus. Applications for this award will be voted upon by the District council​

• Art of Music Award (1)

  • Given in recognition of a chapter’s efforts to promote music and musicianship within their chapter, bands, and community.

• SED Chapter Excellence Award (1)

  • Given in recognition of a chapter’s achievement of excellence in all aspects of the Sorority, including service, membership, leadership, joint relations, and fellowship. Applications for this award will be voted upon by the District council. ​

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Awards Presented at Seperate Session

• Farthest traveled Award (1)

  • Presented to the Chapter or Colony that collectively travels the greatest number of miles to the Convention. This will be calculated as a product of active, conditional, and candidate members, and miles traveled.  The host chapter will be excluded in consideration.

• Chapter Participation Award (1)

  • Presented to the Chapter who has the most active members at district convention as a percentage of total active members in that Chapter, excluding the host Chapter.​

• Focus on Five Award (1+ to account for ties)

  • Presented to the Chapter who has earned the most stripes and lyre pieces by convention.

• Innovative Service Project Award (1)

  • Presented to the Chapter who has implemented the most creative or unique service project during the year. This is decided by the District VPSP

• Most Improved Chapter in Service Award (1)

  • Recognizes a chapter that has significantly enhanced its service efforts compared to previous years

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