Phyllis C. Tenney Excellence in Advising Award
Phyllis Churchill Tenney, or "Mrs. T" as she is affectionately
known, has been chapter advisor since 1969 at the Phi Epsilon
Chapter, Maine Maritime Academy.
With her leadership and effort, she was able to help the students
overcome rules against any extracurricular activities and organize
a chapter. Throughout her time as an advisor, she has provided a
home and a family environment to chapter members.
She helped create a fraternity environment of equal treatment as
brothers despite the military discipline and recognition of rank
found on her campus. She has received chapter and section
Distinguished Service Keys and was National Pledge Class Namesake
for the fall of 1985. She is a great leader, and for all her
support of Alpha Phi Omega, the 2000 National Convention recognized
her by creating the Phyllis Churchill Tenney Excellence in Advising
Award.
Award Details
This award recognizes service of an exemplary level over a substantial period of time to an individual Chapter in the role of Advisor. Nominations can be submitted by Active or Alumni members of the Advisor's Chapter.
Criteria for the Award include:
- Long-term service of at least five years.
- Significant participation in diverse Chapter activities.
- Working with other advisors such as in recruiting, training and Advisory Committee work.
- Superior communications with Chapter Officers and Actives.
- Contributing role in building Chapter reputation on campus and in the community.
- Clear demonstration of awareness of appropriate role of an Advisor.
- Accessible and approachable.
- Fosters maturity and contributes to the leadership development of members.
- Caring and concerned.
- Assists chapter in keeping focused on the larger picture and a blend of the Cardinal Principles.
- Reputation and achievements outside the Chapter and Alpha Phi Omega.
For award consideration:
Submit the Phyllis Churchill Tenney Excellence in Advising Award (PDF) application along with all pertinent materials to the National Convention Awards and Appreciation Reference Committee at the first session of that Reference Committee (check the official Convention Program upon arrival for time and location). Presentations may be written, verbal or visual. If using a VHS videotape or DVD, please limit length to fifteen (15) minutes.
The following individuals are recipients of the Phyllis Churchill Tenney Excellence in Advising Award:
| 2002 | David Kulhavy | Nu Sigma (Stephen F. Austin State University) | |
| 2003 | John Clover | Zeta Delta (Miami University) | |
| 2004 | Linda Caraway | Epsilon (Truman State University) | |
| 2004 | James Lang | Phi (Syracuse University) | |
| 2004 | Philip Burlingame | Alpha Beta (Pennsylvania State University) | |
| 2006 | Richard Koval | Alpha Beta (Pennsylvania State University) | View Bio |
