Individual Awards

Distinguished Service Award

This award may be presented to a member or members in recognition of outstanding service to furthering the goals of Eta Sigma Gamma. It is not necessarily an annual award and can be presented by the National Honor Society (as decided by the Board of Directors) or a collegiate chapter (as determined by the local chapter). An appropriate symbol of this award will be given to the recipient.
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Founders’ Award

Each year undergraduate student members have the opportunity to present their credentials, through an application process, for the Founders’ Award. Applications are reviewed by the Award Committee, which names a deserving recipient. This individual receives a cash award and an appropriate certificate at the Annual Meeting.
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Gamman of the Year

Each year student members have the opportunity to present their credentials, through an application process, for Gamman of the Year. These applications are forwarded to the Awards Committee. The committee screens all the applications and names a national Gamman of the Year. This individual receives a cash award and an appropriate certificate at the Annual Meeting.
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Honor Award

This award may be presented to individuals or organizations who have made major contributions to the profession through service, education, and/or research. It is the highest award give by Eta Sigma Gamma. Both members and non-members are eligible for this award. It is not necessarily an annual award, and can be presented by the National Honor Society (as decided by the National Board of Directors) or a collegiate chapter (as determined by the local chapter). The national award is known as the Eta Sigma Gamma Honor Award, and the local award is known as the Eta Sigma Gamma ____ Chapter Honor Award. An appropriate symbol of this award should be given to the recipient.
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John P. McGovern, M.D National Scholarship Award

Each year graduate student members have the opportunity to present their credentials, through an application process, for the McGovern Scholarship. Applications are reviewed by the Award Committee, which names a deserving recipient. This individual receives a cash award and an appropriate certificate at the Annual Meeting.
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Outstanding Faculty Sponsor of the Year Award

Each year, chapters have the opportunity to nominate their faculty sponsor as the Outstanding Faculty Sponsor of the Year. Criteria is based on length of service and evidence of exceptional leadership and mentoring of students. The is presented yearly at the annual business meeting by the current national president. An appropriate symbol of this award will be given to the recipient.
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Scholarship Key Award

A collegiate chapter can present the Scholarship Key annually to any graduating member of the Honor Society who has achieved the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates for the Scholarship Key, after approval of the local Awards Committee, may be awarded the Key and an appropriate certificate in accordance with the provisions as described in the Officer’s Handbook.
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W.E. Schaller Presidential Citation

This award is presented by the National President to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the profession. An appropriate symbol of this award will be given to the recipient.