Alumni Awards

Edwin C. Fisher Grand Praetor Award

This biennial award, established in 1985, is named for former Grand Praetor and past Grand Quaestor Edwin C. Fisher, ILLINOIS 1928. The award honors a Grand Praetor who has executed his statutory duties, aided brothers and their chapters in reaching their full potential, and strived to foster a spirit of brotherly unity among the chapters within his province. This award is given bi-annually on odd years at Grand Chapter.

William T. Bringham Best House Corporation Officer Award

First presented in 1974, the William T. Bringham Best House Corporation Officer Award is named for Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig William T. Bringham, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1946, Sigma Chi’s executive secretary from 19541989. This award is given to the house corporation officer who has demonstrated outstanding loyalty to Sigma Chi through personal leadership, time and effort.

Certificates of Appreciation

Certificates of Appreciation are presented upon the request of a chapter, Grand Officer or Fraternity body to a chapter officer or member of the Fraternity. The certificates recognize service as an officer of an undergraduate or alumni chapter, or service to a chapter of the General Fraternity.

Semi-Century Sig Award

The Semi-Century Sig Award recognizes brothers who have been active in the Fraternity for 50 years or more. The award certificate and lapel pin denoting one's status as a Semi-Century Sig are presented at the request of an undergraduate or alumni chapter or member. A brother may receive the award at any time during the anniversary year in which he will be a Sigma Chi for 50 years.