September 2025- Sigma Alpha Mu is proud to recognize the Sigma Zeta Chapter at Indiana University as the recipient of the 2025 Supreme Prior’s Trophy, awarded annually to the most improved chapter in the Fraternity. The Supreme Prior’s Trophy honors a chapter that demonstrates significant growth and positive transformation over the past academic year. At…
Read MoreSeptember 2025- Eddie Hunnell (Sigma Omega ’86), a man of extraordinary bravery, was honored with Sigma Alpha Mu’s Heroism Award for his courageous actions during Hurricane Helene. While visiting Grassy Creek, North Carolina, for his son’s wedding, Eddie jumped into action as floodwaters from the New River swept away homes. Upon hearing that a woman,…
Read MoreCharlie Nirenstein (Kappa, '21), providing remarks on his reception of the Undergraduate Achievement Award. This year, six Sigma Alpha Mu chapters earned the distinction of reaching Founders Level, the highest level of operational excellence a chapter can achieve within the Fraternity. Reaching this level is a reflection of each chapter’s dedication to growth, leadership, and…
Read MoreSeptember 2025- Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity presented Ambassador Samuel L. Kaplan (Kappa, '55) with its Achievement Award on July 28th during the 2025 Convention held in Minneapolis, MN. The Sigma Alpha Mu Achievement Award is presented annually to one member whose outstanding achievements, apart from fraternity activities, are deemed worthy of the highest recognition by…
Read MoreThe Founders Cup is presented annually to the chapter that best demonstrates excellence in leadership, scholarship, community involvement, and a commitment to the fraternity’s core values. Sigma Alpha Mu’s Sigma Chi Chapter at University of Maryland was awarded the 2025 Founders Cup at the Convention held in Minneapolis in July. This is the first Founders…
Read MoreSigma Alpha Mu is proud to recognize Ira Rubenstein (Gamma Rho, '86) as the 2025 recipient of the Certificate of Merit. The Certificate of Merit shall be awarded to such alumni whose service and achievements in community endeavors are deemed by the Octagon worthy of national recognition. This is an award about giving back to…
Read MoreSigma Alpha Mu Fraternity is honored to announce that Dennis G. Paese (Beta, ’70) has been named the 2025 recipient of the William P. Schwartz Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious honor, regarded as the highest recognition for service within Sigma Alpha Mu, is awarded to alumni whose dedication and contributions have had a lasting and…
Read MoreAugust 2025- Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity recognized Nicholas D'Addabbo (Beta Upsilon/Tau, '09) as the 2025 recipient of the Richard H. Williamson Volunteer of the Year Award. The Fraternity’s operations rely heavily on the time, talent, and treasure of its alumni, who selflessly contribute to the advancement of Sigma Alpha Mu and the enrichment of its…
Read MoreOn January 27, 2025—International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz—the city of Dallas, TX, unanimously voted to rename a street in honor of Holocaust survivor Max Glauben. The tribute recognizes Max’s lifelong dedication to Holocaust education, remembrance, and his mission to combat hatred through knowledge and awareness. Max Glauben,…
Read MoreSeptember 2024- Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity is proud to announce that David S. Rice (Beta Iota/Gamma Epsilon, '83) has been recognized as the 2024 recipient of the Richard H. Williamson Volunteer of the Year Award. The Fraternity’s mission relies heavily on the dedication, time, and talent of its alumni, who selflessly contribute to the advancement…
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