SOROR AWARDS
Individual Soror Awards:
First Year in Our Chapter Officer of the Year
Silent Soror of the Year
Soror of the Year
Generation Next Pearl, Golden, and Silver Soror of the Year
A Soror who became a member of Delta Upsilon Omega this year.
DELTA UPSILON OMEGA CHAPTER
Soror Alicia Hines
Soror Altrese Hawkins-Gopie
Soror Ariana Donaville
Soror Brittney Pettway
Soror Caressa Foreman
Soror Cierra Milton
Soror Ba'Carri Johnson
Soror Brianna Frost
Soror Demetria Malloy
Soror Elizabeth Lindo
Soror Jayla Williams
Soror Saundra Brown
Soror Kimberly Johnson
Soror Monica Mclemore
Soror Shaquetta Branch
Soror Sharonda Ruth Willingham
Soror Monica Pool-Knox
Soror Pamela Snoddy
Soror Vivian Jackson
Soror Yolanda Grimes
Please vote for a chapter member who holds an elected office.
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TURNER VAL THOMAS MATSON
Chaplain
LESLIE LAWSON SIMS
YOLANDA HEIDELBE
EBONI WILKERSON
NICOLE GAINES PHELPS
TOLBERT BELL
The Silent Soror of the Year award recognizes a Soror who works diligently behind the scenes, making significant contributions without seeking the spotlight. Her quiet dedication and unwavering support are essential to the success of the chapter and its initiatives.
DELTA UPSILON OMEGA CHAPTER
Soror
Ada Hardy
Soror
Adrienne Holmes
Soror
Caressa Foreman
Soror
Crystal Tolbert Bell
Soror
Eboni Wilkerson
Soror
Khadijah Putney Blanton
Soror Kim Keys
Soror
Soror
Latoya Surratt
Soror
Mary Bogan
Soror
Michelle Flowers Taylor
Sarah Pritchett
The Soror of the Year award honors an outstanding member who exemplifies excellence in service, leadership, and sisterhood. She consistently goes above and beyond in her contributions to the chapter and the community, embodying the true spirit of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
DELTA UPSILON OMEGA CHAPTER
Ada Hardy Soror
Jai-Anana Elliott Soror
Adrienne Holmes Soror
Katrina Hunt
Soror
Saunjah Brantley
Soror
Kristie Thompson
This award recognizes the Soror who embodies consistent and dedicated service, always lending a helping hand.
DELTA UPSILON OMEGA CHAPTER
Soror
Adrienne Holmes
Soror
Brenda Vasser
Soror
Latoya Surratt
Soror
Michelle Flowers-Taylor
Soror
Nicole Gaines Phelps
Soror
Terri Adams Kincaid
Soror
Val Thomas Matson
Generation NEXT SOROR OF THE YEAR
This award honors a Soror who is 40 years old or younger. She is an active and vibrant member of Delta Upsilon Omega, known for fostering connections with Sorors both within her age group and across generations .
Brianna
Mckenzie
Latoya Surratt
PEARL SOROR OF THE YEAR
Please vote for one soror.
PEARL SOROR OF THE YEAR
Soror Beverly Hopkins
Soror Doris Hickman
Soror Colleen Walls
Soror Shirley Johnson
GOLDEN SOROR OF THE YEAR
Please vote for one soror.
Soror Shirley Young
Soror Mary Bogan
Soror Pollene McIntyre
Soror Regina Glenn
Soror Wanda Herndon
Soror Mattie Bailey
SILVER SOROR OF THE YEAR
Please vote for one soror.
Soror
Cynthia Abram
Soror
Katrina Hunt
Soror
Jai-Anana Elliott
Soror
Kristie Thompson
Soror
Leslie Lawson Sims
Soror
Terri Adams Kincaid
Soror
Nicole Gaines Phelps
Soror
Thiia Robinson
COMMITTEE AWARDS
Awards for Committee Work:
These accolades recognize exceptional execution in the “Soaring to Greater Heights” initiative, as well as the contributions of the Delta Upsilon Omega Chapter Committees.
“WE ARE ONE” AKA SERVICE DAY
JUNE BLACK DOLLAR DAYS
SHREDDING AND ELECTRONICS
RECYCLING DAY
SISTER 2 SISTERMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
UPLIFT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY THE 60TH LIBRARY TEA
AKA CHIPP™
Date:
Membership & StrengthenOurSisterhood Commitee(s):
CommunityImpact: -Donated800+FeminineHygienekits -Donated300 HygieneKits
SISTERLYSUMMARY
MembershipCommitee&StrengtheningOurSisterhood combinedFounders’DaywithWeAreOneAKAServiceDayto emphasizeoursisterhoodandcommitmenttoservice.
BetaThetaandfellowsororsjoinedus.
We received a $750 grant from United Way to help purchase thekits.
TheeventtookplaceatWashingtonMiddleSchool.
The community contributed through Amazon donations, and many stopped by to drop off items, including You Grow Girl, a nonprofitorganization.
WecollectedanddonatedallthehygienekitstoDignityforDivas, foundedbyNikkiGane-Butler,whichfocusesonempowering womenfacinghomelessness.
ShreddingandElectronics
Date:
Commitee(s):
CommunityImpact:
SISTERLYSUMMARY
Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day is event dedicated to the safe disposal of unused electronic devices and the secure shredding ofoldpaperdocuments.Thisinitiativehelpsalleviatethepressureon landfillsandconservesnaturalresources.
Delta Upsilon Omega urged Sorors and the community to participate in recycling electronics and shredding documents duringtheSpringandFall.
We collaborated with Boeing Employee Credit Union for this effort.
Sorors were invited to bring their items from 9 AM to 11 AM on bothSaturdays.
Sister2Sister
Date:
Membership Commitee(s):
CommunityImpact: MentalHealthAwareness
SISTERLYSUMMARY
In lieu of our usual Sister 2 Sister brunch, the Membership Committee focused on Mental Health Month as part of our EmpowerOurFamiliesInitiative,recognizingMayasMental HealthAwarenessMonth.
Soror Lyndsey Williams served as the keynote speaker, sharingherinsightsasalicensedtherapist. EachsororreceivedajournalfromSororNinaFoxx. Golden Soror Regina guided us on the significance of journaling.
SororSonyaledusincreatingfriendshipbracelets. WehostedaFashionShowandcrownedwinners. Everyone received a 'happy meal' box filled with mental health awareness items, including a stress ball, bubbles, acandle,asucculent,andaffirmationcards.
AKACHIPP™
Date:
Commitee:
EmpowerOurFamilies(AKACHIPP™)
CommunityImpact: Over1500bagshavebeendistributed
SISTERLYSUMMARY
SororJaiandSororLesliespearheadtheinitiativebycoordinating fundraisingactivitiesandacquiringthefoodnecessaryforour monthlypackingevents.
ThesepackingsessionstakeplaceonSaturdaysafterchapter meetings,alternatingbetweentheirhomes,wheresorors cometogethertolendahand.
Functioninglikeawell-oiledassemblyline,weefficiently preparebetween100to200bagseachmonth. Oncethebagsarepacked,SororAdaensurestheirdeliveryto theschoolthefollowingMonday.
Duringthe2023-2024schoolyear,weaveraged100bags eachmonth,totalingover1,000bagsfortheentireyear. InOctober2024,weboostedourmonthlydrop-offto200 bags,ensuringthatEVERYstudentatRainierView ElementaryreceivesaCHIPP™bag.
Date:
BuildOurEconomicWealth Commitee:
CommunityImpact: Over$175,000spentatBlackOwned Businesses
SISTERLYSUMMARY
HostedmultipleSororSquadeventssupportingwomen entrepreneurs,includingdinneratCommunion,acandlemakingworkshopatNoirLuxeCandleBar,andafitnesseventat SpoonFedTraining.
CollaboratedwithZetaOmegaOmegachaptertoattendSherri Shepherd'sshowatNateJackson'sComedyCorner. EnjoyedavirtualwinetastingledbySororShaeFrichette,owner ofFrichetteWinery.
Sororswereencouragedtowearpinksunglasseswhen purchasingfromBlackownedbusinessesandpostintheBlack DollarDaystopicinGroupMe.
Date:
Archives&History Commitee:
Community Impact: Contributedover$1,908tosupportthe preservationoftheAfricanAmerican CollectionatDouglass-Truth.
SISTERLYSUMMARY
PreservingtheElegance,Etiquette,andExcellenceasWe StriveandWeDo.
Sororsandcommunitymemberswereinvitedtocontributea donationof$19.08toDUOFtosupportourannualfundraising efforts.Wesuccessfullyraisedover$900tocomplement DUOF’sgenerousgiftof$1,000.
Thecommitteeconductedinterviewsandrecordedthestories ofDiamondSororDoloresBooker,PearlSororDorisHickman, andGoldenSororShirleyYoung.
TheLibraryTeastandsasDeltaUpsilonOmega’ssignature event,aimedatupliftingourlocalcommunity.
Committee Notable Moments
Archives & History 60th Library Tea / Pink Table Talk, Preservation Event in partnership with Seattle Public Library & Black Historical Society
Audit Audit was postponed due to Cluster.
Budget & Finance 2025 Budget Creation & Review with Chapter, Seamless Tamiochous transition
Constitution & Bylaws Pop Quizzes / Reminders during Chapter Meetings
EAF Execution of Far Western Region Jeans Pass
Fundraising Step-a-thon, Cluster T-shirts, Election Night Watch Party
Generation Next My Sister’s Keeper (February), Garden Tea Party & DUO Tech Help Session (April), Workout with GenNext (May) Assisted with 06/08 BBQ planning (June)
BT Spring ME
Graduate Advisor
Council
Hospitality
BT attended Founders’ Day, 95th FWRC, 71st Boule. 3.
BT won UW’s D9 org of the year,
1 Regional Appt, Intl Appt
Celebrated Soror Dolores Diamond Milestone and our newest Silver Stars, Reclamation, Established partnership with Boona Boon Coffee (Black owned business) for chapter meeting
Committee Notable Moments
Membership Sister 2 Sister, 06/08 BBQ, Founders’ Day / Time Capsule, Sept Reclamation, Games Night / CHIPP Donation
Nominating Worked with Anti-Grammateus to provide eligibility for upcoming Officer Roles
Protocol Assisted with 2024 PNW Cluster Conference
Public Relations Submitted 3 articles for the Ivy Leaf Magazine, Highlight CHIPP and Programming, June Black Dollar Days.
Scholarship 18 applicants this year! 300% increase from last year.
Sisterly Relations Nordstrom Shopping Event, Sept Reclamation
Standards Chapter Retreat - SOAR-Lympics!, Self Assessment
Technology Provided support at Cluster Conference, Training about DUO Tech Resources (w/ GenNext)