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 (Immediate Past Chairman)
Brother Terry Lee
Brother Kirk Weems
Brother Miguel Johnson
Brother Lawrence Schaffer
Brother Ray Buckner
Brother Dexter Dean
Brother George McDonald
Brother Greg Reid

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 thirddistrictawards@gmail.com.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. (571) 236-6154

Achievement Week Awards Overview

Achievement week form 77's

Form 77 Appendix Citizen of the Year Award Application
Form 77 Appendix Brigadier General Charles Young Military Leadership Award
Form 77 Appendix Dr E E Just Undergraduate Chapter Advisor of the Year Award Application
Form 77 Appendix Graduate Chapter of the Year Award Application
Form 77 Appendix Graduate Omega Man of the Year Award Application
Form 77 Appendix Large Graduate Chapter of the Year Award Application
Form 77 Appendix Superior Service Award Application
Form 77 Appendix Undergraduate Chapter of the Year Award Application
Form 77 Appendix Undergraduate Omega Man of the Year Award Application
3rd District Basileus of the Year
Form 77 Appendix Founders' Lifetime Achievement Award Application

2025-2026 Achievement Week

Achievement Week Dates: November 10-17, 2025

International Achievement Week Theme: “Impactful Service Through Intentional Friendship

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 Malik Easterling

Nu Psi Chapter

Graduate Omega Man of the Year

Brother David Hardin

Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter

Founders Lifetime Achievement Award

Brother Mark Jackson

Alpha Omega Chapter

Colonel Charles Young Military Leadership Award

Brother David Wilson

Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter

Third District Basileus of the Year

Brother Ron Blanch

Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter

Dr. Ernest E. Just Undergraduate Chapter Advisor

Brother Robert Hernandez

Delta Omega Chapter

Citizen of the Year

Ms. Sylvia Cyrus

Alpha Omega Chapter

Undergraduate Superior Service Award

Brother Randal Pearson

Nu Psi Chapter

Graduate Superior Service Award

Brother Gregory Boykin

Alpha Omega Chapter

Undergraduate Chapter of the Year

Phi Delta Chapter

Virginia Commonwealth University

Large Graduate Chapter of the Year

Alpha Omega

Washington, D.C.

Graduate Chapter of the Year

Sigma Kappa Kappa

Chesapeake, VA

High School Essay winner

Ms. Marissas Campbell

Pi Lambda Lambda