Achievement Week and Recognitions – The Achievement Week and Recognitions Committee shall assist the local Chapters in the District in the planning and implementation of each National Achievement Week Program. The Committee shall also assist and coordinate the selection of Chapters, Brothers and others who should be recognized for noteworthy achievements and may also recommend for recognition such District projects or programs as the Committee may deem necessary.
Chairman: Brother Art Sobers
Committee Members:
Brother Mike Mitchell
Brother Terry Lee
Brother Kirk Weems
Brother Miguel Johnson
Brother Lawrence Schaffer
Achievement Week November 10-17, 2025
Theme:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity: Impactful Service Through Intentional Friendship
Important Dates (Meetings, deadlines, Training, etc.):
The Chapter Essay Contest winners must be submitted to the District NLT midnight , Friday, December 19, 2025.
All Individual awards are due before midnight, Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
All Chapters of the year awards are due before 5:00PM, Friday, February 6, 2026
Send ALL submissions to Brother Sobers at artsobers@hotmail.com.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. (571) 236-6154
Form 77 and Awards Submission Training Guide
2025-2026 Achievement Week
Achievement Week Dates: November 10-17, 2025
2025-2026 High School Essay Topic:
“In a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence, What Does It Mean to Lead with Integrity and Purpose?”
Click here to apply or for more information!
Third District 2024-2025 Achievement Week Awardees

Undergraduate Omega Man of the Year
Brother Derek Rodgers, Jr
Nu Psi Chapter
Graduate Omega Man of the Year
Brother Myron Mac Daniels
Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter
Founders Lifetime Achievement Award
Brother Robert Lewis
Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter
Colonel Charles Young Military Leadership Award
Brother Jacque Nixon
Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter
Third District Basileus of the Year
Brother Roderick Walker
Upsilon Nu Chapter
Dr. Ernest E. Just Undergraduate Chapter Advisor
Brother Robert Hernandez
Nu Psi Chapter
Graduate Citizen of the Year
Brother Cozy Bailey
Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter
Undergraduate Superior Service Award
Brother Randal Pearson
Nu Psi Chapter
Graduate Superior Service Award
Brother Aaron Works
Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter
Undergraduate Chapter of the Year
Alpha Chapter
Howard University
Small Graduate Chapter of the Year
Sigma Kappa Kappa
Chesapeake, VA
Graduate Chapter of the Year
Tau Rho Chapter mid level
Fredericksburg, VA
Large Graduate Chapter of the Year
Alpha Omega Chapter
Washington, D.C.
High School Essay winner
Ms Joelle Fulton
Pi Lambda Lambda