The IFC Awards Program aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding Interfraternity Council (IFC) communities, student leaders and campus partners positively impacting and advancing the fraternal experience. Notably, those selected for these awards exemplify NIC Standards and Positions, and align with IFC Standard Operating Procedures.
The deadline to apply is Friday, October 31.
Application Process
One (1) application should be submitted on behalf of an IFC to be considered for any and all awards. Applicants shall indicate which awards they are applying for in a single application submission.
At least two (2) letters of recommendation are required and should be submitted with the application. These letters may be from the IFC, the college or university, an inter/national fraternity, another council, other student organization or community group. A single letter may support multiple award categories.
For example: if an IFC would like to be considered for Outstanding IFC, Outstanding Community Impact, and Outstanding IFC Advisor, one letter could be from a senior campus administrator in support of all 3 awards; another letter from the IFC in support of the Outstanding IFC Advisor; and another (albeit optional) letter from an inter/national fraternity in support of the Outstanding IFC Advisor. There is no need for individual letters for each award.
Winners will be notified in December and publicly announced in January.
Awards Categories
Outstanding IFC
Excellence in overall operations. Demonstrated advancement of the value of and access to the fraternity experience. Effectively creates interest in joining fraternities, coordinates educational experiences, promotes safety and prevention efforts and collectively addresses critical issues. Influence and engagement throughout campus activities and with administration. Champions cooperative action among fraternities.
Outstanding Community Impact
Initiatives dedicated to student retention, campus leadership, community building, belonging and inclusion, mental health, men’s health and wellness. Programs for community service and philanthropy. Efforts to improve public safety, neighborhood relations and non-profit partnerships.
Outstanding Peer Governance
Demonstrated commitment to peer accountability and conflict resolution. Effective goal setting, strategic planning and communications. Sound financial and administrative management.
Outstanding IFC President
Illustrated leadership that has been a driving force for growth, positive change and interfraternalism. Respected and admired by their peers.
Outstanding IFC Advisor
Campus-based professional providing exceptional guidance and support to an IFC community. Appropriately challenges students to be the best they can be. Collaborative partner addressing critical issues.
Note: The IFC Awards Program is separate from the NIC Awards of Distinction.
Check out the 2024 IFC Award winners.
Please direct questions to awards@nicfraternity.org.
