Awards
The Fraternity's highest awards were again conferred on two of the nation's most distinguished. The Alpha A ward of Honor the hiahest at accolade for a non-member, was presented to Mr. Henry "Hank" Aaron (above left). The highest honor for a Fraternity member is the Alpha Award of Merit, Presented this year to former U.S. Treasury Secretary William T. Coleman, Jr. (above right). Both presentations were made by General President Williams and Brother Bennie D. Brown, Chairman of the Committee on Awards and Achievements. COLLEGE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR ALUMNI CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
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Brother Frederick Roberts (center) poses with Past General Presidents Cannon and Wesley after receiving the College Chapter of the Year Award on behalf of Eta Gamma, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX. BUCKNER AWARD
For outstanding Region in the Life Membership Crusade. Accepted on behalf of the Southern Region by Southern Life Membership Chairman Andrew J. Lewis (1) and Southern Vice President Ozell Sutton (c). Presented by National Life Membership Chairman Elmer C. Collins.
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The Sphinx / October 1977
Members of lota Upsilon Lambda are shown after again capturing alumni chapter honors. The Silver Spring, Maryland Chapter has topped the list for the last three years.
WINTERS AWARD
For outstanding chapter leadership (10 years) in the Life Membership Crusade is accepted from Brother Collins by Brother Ronald Flowers, President of Xi Lambda Chapter, Chicago, Illinois. Brother John Bustamante, President of the First Bank of Cleveland, Ohio, was presented the Alpha A ward of Achievement for his work in minority business enterprise.
ACHIEVEMENT . . .