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National Honorary Member
National Honorary Members may be chosen from engineers, architects, and
scientists in appropriate fields who have attained recognized national
standing in their professions.
Nomination Process: A nomination shall be submitted jointly by
undergraduate and alumni members of at least two chapters, or may be
made by National Council. The nomination shall include a dossier
summarizing the nominee's qualifications. The nominee must be living
and able to attend an initiation ceremony.
Award Process: A candidate for national honorary membership may
be elected by a two-thirds (2/3) favorable vote of the National
Convention, by a unanimous vote of National Council, or by the
favorable vote of the majority of members of two-thirds (2/3) of the
active organizations and favorable vote of the majority of the duly
authorized representatives of two-thirds (2/3) of the combined alumni
organizations and associations.
The Executive Director shall submit a nomination received as
described to National Council and all Past Presidents. If National
Council unanimously approves the nomination, it shall be deemed
approved. If National Council does not approve the nomination but it is
approved by at least three-fourths (3/4) of those Past Presidents
responding, the Executive Director shall submit the nomination to
chapters and alumni associations for voting.
The candidate shall be initiated as described in the Ritual. Notice of
the initiation shall be placed in Triangle Review and delivered to each
chapter and alumni organization to be read and recorded.
Comments: In general, National Honorary Membership is conferred
on individuals who were not Triangle Brothers at the time of their
noteworthy accomplishments. National Honorary Membership is considered
analogous to a university's honorary doctorate degree.
Triangle Wall of Fame
The members of the
Triangle Wall of Fame include Triangles who have received widespread
acknowledgment of success within their chosen fields. The Wall of Fame
is intended to honor successful members, serve as a motivation for
Triangle members, and be used as a recruitment tool by Triangle
chapters.
Nomination Process: Any member of Triangle may nominate a
Triangle Brother for the Triangle Wall of Fame. Nominations shall be
submitted to the National Headquarters. The nomination shall be written
and shall be accompanied by a dossier summarizing the nominee's
accomplishments.
Award Process: Election to the Wall of Fame shall take place
upon a majority vote by the members of National Council followed by
receipt of confirmation that the nominee is willing to be honored. Two
classes of honorees shall be installed at each National Convention.
Notice of the award shall be placed in Triangle Review and delivered to
each chapter and alumni association to be read and recorded.
Comments: In general, three members, including at most one
deceased member, shall be elected to the Wall of Fame each year.
Membership on the Wall of Fame is limited to Triangles who were
initiated as active members
Triangle Distinguished Alumnus Citation
The
Triangle Distinguished Alumnus Citation is made to members of Triangle
in acknowledgment of their having made outstanding contributions in
such fields as engineering, architecture, science, education, industry,
government, and the like, and by virtue of this having enhanced the
prestige of Triangle.
Nomination Process: Any member of Triangle may nominate a
Triangle Brother for the Triangle Distinguished Alumnus Citation. The
nomination shall be written and shall be accompanied by a dossier on
the nominee.
Award Process: The Distinguished Alumnus Citation shall be
awarded upon a majority vote by the members of National Council. The
National President or his designee shall present the award in a manner
that is fitting and appropriate. Notice of the award shall be placed in
Triangle Review and delivered to each chapter and alumni organization
to be read and recorded.
Comments: In general, the Triangle Distinguished Alumnus Citation shall be given to no more than three members per year.
Ellison Onizuka Young Alumnus Award
The
Ellison Onizuka Young Alumnus Award is presented to members of Triangle
within twenty years of their initiation who have received honorable
recognition of success in such fields as engineering, architecture,
science, education, industry, government, and the like, and by virtue
of this having enhanced the prestige of Triangle.
Nomination Process: Any member of Triangle may nominate a
Triangle Brother for the Young Alumnus Award. The nomination shall be
written and shall be accompanied by a dossier on the nominee.
Award Process: The Young Alumnus Award shall be given upon a
majority vote by the members of National Council. The National
President or his designee shall present the award in a manner that is
fitting and appropriate. Notice of the award shall be placed in
Triangle Review and delivered to each chapter and alumni organization
to be read and recorded.
Triangle Service Key
The Triangle Service
Key is for pre-eminent work in developing the National Organization of
Triangle in one or more elective or appointed national posts. The
criterion is that of molding the character of the Fraternity and the
members, and not that of finance or numerical expansion. The member's
service must have been clearly outstanding, not merely long-lasting,
and must have had a positive effect on individual members and on the
Fraternity as a whole. This is the highest award given for national
service.
Nomination Process: Any member of Triangle may nominate a
Triangle Brother for the Triangle Service Key. The nomination shall be
written and shall be accompanied by a summary of the member's service
for Triangle and a supporting letter from a Past National President who
is not currently on National Council.
Award Process: The Service Key shall be awarded upon a majority
vote by the members of National Council. The National President or his
designee shall present the award in a manner that is fitting and
appropriate. Notice of the award shall be placed in Triangle Review and
delivered to each chapter and alumni organization to be read and
recorded.
Comments: A Triangle member may only receive the Service Key once.
Order of the Transit
The Order of the
Transit is conferred for pre-eminent work in developing a Triangle
chapter or association. The criterion is that of molding the character
of the group and its members, and not that of finance or numerical
expansion. The member's service must have been clearly outstanding, not
merely long-lasting, and must have had a positive effect on individual
members and on the chapter or association as a whole. This is the
highest national award given for local service.
Nomination Process: Any member of Triangle may nominate a
Triangle Brother for the Order of the Transit. The nomination shall be
written and shall be accompanied by a summary of the member's service
for Triangle, a letter from the active organization president (if
applicable), and a letter from a member of the alumni organization
board (or an alumni association officer).
Award Process: The Order of the Transit shall be conferred upon
a majority vote by the members of National Council. The National
President or his designee shall present the award in a manner that is
fitting and appropriate. Notice of the award shall be placed in
Triangle Review and delivered to each chapter and alumni organization
to be read and recorded.
Comments: A Triangle member may only receive the Order of the Transit once from a particular chapter or association.
Richard H. Sudheimer Interfraternal Leadership Award
The Richard H. Sudheimer Interfraternal Leadership Award is
intended to recognize significant contributions by non-members of
Triangle Fraternity to the betterment of the interfraternal movement.
Candidates include, but are not limited to, Greek advisors, university
administrators, faculty members, fraternity and sorority staff members,
suppliers and vendors, and parents.
Nomination Process: A nomination may be submitted by a
Triangle staff member, National Council member, Triangle Education
Foundation member, chapter alumni officer, or a majority vote of the
active organization of any Triangle chapter.
The nomination shall be written and shall include a summary of the individual's contributions to the interfraternal world.
Award Process: The award shall be given upon a majority vote
by the members of National Council. The National President or his
designee shall present the award in a manner that is fitting and
appropriate. Notice of the award shall be placed in Triangle Review and
delivered to each chapter and alumni organization to be read and
recorded.
Chapter Leadership Award
The Chapter Leadership Award is intended to recognize Triangle actives who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their organizations.
Nomination Process: Each chapter or colony may nominate one member for this award each academic year. Each active organization selects the nominee and submits the materials as part of the Chapter Performance Awards process each spring.
Award Process: There is no judging for this category. All eligible nominees, one per chapter, will be recognized at the National Convention or Leadership School each summer.
Outstanding Alumnus Award
The Outstanding Alumnus Award is presented to members of Triangle in
acknowledgment of their having rendered significant service to a
Triangle chapter or association in such fields as expansion, finance,
organization, or counseling, and by virtue of individual supervision of
collective efforts or personal dedication of their time and talents
have promoted the objectives of the Fraternity.
Nomination Process: Any member of Triangle may nominate a
Triangle Brother for the Outstanding Alumnus Award. The nomination
shall be written and shall be accompanied by a summary of the member's
service for Triangle, a letter from the active organization president
(if applicable), and a letter from a member of the alumni organization
board (or an alumni association officer).
Award Process: The Outstanding Alumnus Award shall be given upon
a majority vote by the members of National Council. The National
President or his designee shall present the award in a manner that is
fitting and appropriate. Notice of the award shall be placed in
Triangle Review and delivered to interested chapters and alumni
associations.
Comments: A Triangle member may only receive the Outstanding Alumnus Award once from a particular chapter or association.
Certificate of Service
The Triangle
Certificate of Service is presented at the discretion of National
Council in acknowledgment of service in an elective or appointive
national post.
Nomination Process: Any member of National Council may nominate
a Triangle Brother for the Certificate of Service. The nomination may
optionally include a written summary of the member's service to
Triangle.
Award Process: The Certificate of Service shall be awarded upon
a majority vote by the members of National Council. The National
President or his designee shall present the award in a manner that is
fitting and appropriate. Notice of the award shall be placed in
Triangle Review and delivered to interested chapters and alumni
organizations.
Comments: At the discretion of National Council, this award may be given:
- Upon the completion of satisfactory service as a National Council member, BLF Trustee, or TEF director.
- Upon the completion of noteworthy service in any other elective or appointive national post.
- In recognition of a significant contribution in time and effort to the National Organization of Triangle.
A member may receive more than one Certificate of Service.
Certificate of Appreciation
The Triangle
Certificate of Appreciation is presented at the discretion of National
Council in appreciation of services rendered to the National
Organization of Triangle.
Nomination Process: Any member of National Council may nominate
an individual or group for the Certificate of Appreciation. The
nomination may optionally include a written summary of the nominee's
service to Triangle.
Award Process: The Certificate of Appreciation shall be awarded
upon a majority vote by the members of Council. The National President
or his designee shall present the award in a manner that is fitting and
appropriate. Notice of the award shall be placed in Triangle Review and
delivered to interested chapters and alumni organizations.
Comments: At the discretion of National Council, this award may be given:
- To a non-member upon the completion of satisfactory service as a
Triangle staff member, event speaker, or other position serving
Triangle.
- To a Triangle chapter or association or other organization
that has performed significant services to the National Organization of
Triangle.
- To a Triangle member who has made a significant contribution
to the National Organization of Triangle, but who is not considered
eligible for a Certificate of Service.
An individual or group may receive more than one Certificate of Appreciation.
Top Triangle Pin
Eligibility is on the basis
of special service to the Fraternity. Members eligible to wear the Top
TRIANGLE Recognition Pin include National Honorary Members, members of
the Wall of Fame, Citation holders, Distinguished Alumnus Citation
holders, Young Alumnus awardees, Service Key holders, Order of the
Transit holders, Certificate of Service holders, Outstanding Alumnus
awardees, Building Loan Fund Trustees, Education Foundation Directors,
and National Council Members.
Comments: National Council does not explicitly vote to award
someone a Top Triangle Pin. Permission to wear the Top Triangle Pin is
automatic for any member of Triangle who is or has been in one of the
above mentioned categories.
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