Awards & Competition

The following awards are announced at the Annual Leadership Meeting. The forms are in .rtf format.

New Award
See below, The John D. Christesen Essay Competition.

1. The Golden Key Award - to the chapter that displays overall excellence and serves as a model chapter for others to emulate. Chapters submit information on the Annual Report Forms and may add supplemental information. The Scholarship Committee selects recipient. No special submission form required. A plaque is awarded to the winning chapter.

2. The Professor Donald Bertram Community Service Award - to the chapter that displays innovation in service to the community. Chapters submit information on the Annual Report Form. The Scholarship Committee selects recipient. No special submission form required. This award salutes Professor Donald Bertram, Faculty Adviser Emeritus. His chapter led the society in community service over many years. A plaque is awarded to the winning chapter.

3. Excellence in Financial Management - to the chapter that displays excellence in fundraising and cash flow management. The ability to finance special projects and events is important in this category. Chapters submit information on the Annual Report form. The Scholarship Committee selects recipient. No special submission form required yet, additional material can be attached to the Annual Report. A plaque is awarded to the winning chapter.

4. Excellence in Recruitment - to the chapter with excellence in recruiting by means of materials and marketing programs. Materials that can be shared with other chapters are most valuable. Chapters submit information on the Annual Report form. The Scholarship Committee selects the recipient. No special submission form required; yet, additional material can be attached to the Annual Report. A plaque is awarded to the winning chapter.

5. Excellence in Campus Service - to the chapter that best serves the Host College. Chapters provide ancillary learning experiences in the business division are encouraged to document their activities in their Annual Reports. The Scholarship Committee selects the recipient. No special submission form required. A plaque is awarded to the winning chapter.

The Above awards are based on submitted Annual Reports. Chapters may request to be considered for any of the above awards and may attach ancillary materials to the Annual Reports (use submission form, available here.)

6. Alpha Beta Gamma College President of the Year - to a college president who has demonstrated, over an extended period of time, inordinate support for the mission of Alpha Beta Gamma. Nominations from Chapter Advisers accompanied by Curriculum Vitae and photo are sent to the Scholarship Committee, which selects recipients for this award.

7. The Hausman Siegel Distinguished Chapter President Award - Awarded annually to the most outstanding chapter president. Applicants must complete The Hausman Siegel Submission Form. The Hausman Siegel Restricted Fund funds this award. Mr. Robert Hausman, Chairman of the Board of Loews Hotels and Mr. Jerome Siegel, Chairman of Titan Industrial Corporation established this award. A stipend of $300.00 and a plaque are provided to the recipient.

8. The Professor Steve Graham Memorial Award - to a student who is nominated by a faculty adviser in attendance at the Annual Leadership Meeting. Letter of nomination from chapter adviser is required. Stipend $300.00. Plaque issued

9. The Dr. Mary Bone Competitive Essay Award - to the writer of the best essay (less than 500 words), "What Alpha Beta Gamma Means To Me". This award recognizes the outstanding contribution that Dr. Mary Bone, Adviser Emeritus at Pensacola Community College has made to her chapter and to the national organization. Stipend of $300.00 and a plaque is provided to the recipient. A special restricted fund provides the stipend. The Dr. Mary Bone Competitive Essay Form must accompany each essay.

10. The Joseph Perry Creativity Award - to either an adviser or student who makes a significant editorial contribution to the Honors Journal. This award is funded by the Prof. Joseph Perry Creativity Fund. Recommendations for this award are made by the Editor in Chief of the Honors Journal and the Chief Executive Officer of the Society. No special submission form required.

11. The Prof. C. George Alvey Distinguished Fellowship - awarded by the Scholarship Committee to the chapter adviser who emulates the significant contribution made to Alpha Beta Gamma by Adviser Emeritus, C. George Alvey of the Rho Chapter. A stipend accompanies this award is funded by the C. George Alvey fund of Alpha Beta Gamma. Recipients become Fellows in the Society of Alpha Beta GammaTM. A $300 stipend accompanies this award. Nominations by letter for this award should be sent to the Chief Executive Officer.

12. The Eva Bobrow Memorial Medallion of Excellence - Each chapter adviser may annually recommend one outstanding Alpha Beta Gamman who in serving as an officer of the chapter has contributed in an outstanding fashion and achieved excellent results for the chapter. Use the Eva Bobrow Medallion of Excellence Nomination form.

13. The Papps Award - to an Alpha Beta Gamman who transferred to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Awarded by the Scholarship Committee. Bruce Papps alumnus of the Delta Chapter and President of Papps Capital, contributed to the restricted fund which provides this award. The faculty adviser must submit the Papps Award Form. A Book Award of $300.00 and a plaque will be awarded.
Bruce Papps and Henry Kissinger

14. The Francis Cunningham, Esq. Memorial Essay Award - Applicants must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words on the subject "Ethics In Business". The Scholarship Committee will judge essays and select the recipient. A $300 Stipend and Plaque are awarded to the recipient. The winning essay will be published in the Honors Journal. The Francis Cunningham Esq. Memorial Competitive Essay form must be submitted with the essay.

15. The Peter J. Gleason Essay Award - Applicants must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words on the subject Business and the Environment, Today and in Ten Years." The Scholarship Committee will judge essays and select the recipient. A $300 Stipend and plaque will be awarded to the recipient. The winning essay will be published in the Honors Journal. The Peter J. Gleason Essay Award Form must be submitted with the essay.

16. The Cerrone Award - awarded to a Chapter President who has done an outstanding job rejuvenating a chapter. The Cerrone Fund was created by Ray Cerrone, past President of the Delta Chapter. A letter of nomination from the faculty adviser should be sent to the Scholarship Committee prior to the Annual Leadership Conference. A $300 stipend and a plaque accompany this award.

17. The Nathan Ancell Memorial Award - awarded annually to the student who writes the Best Business Plan for a new business. A $300.00 stipend and plaque will be offered to the recipient of the award. The Business Plan will be placed on the home page as part of a growing library of business plans, which Alpha Beta Gammans can use. This award honors the memory of member Nathan Ancell, founder of Ethan Allen, the nation’s leading furniture company.

18. The Steve Perri Memorial Essay Award - This award funded by the family and friends of Steve Perri and the National Dean's List is awarded to the writer of an essay describing the Pros and Cons of Being an Entrepreneur. Steve Perri was a Chapter Vice President and President of a Roofing Company which he formed. An unfortunate work-related accident took Steve's life. A $300 stipend accompanies this award.

19. The Ester Cross-Carter Memorial Essay - This competition honors a true supporter of the Eta Delta Chapter who took a very special interest in Alpha Beta Gammans by being their greatest cheerleader and supporter. The mother of adviser Nancy Rocky, Ester Cross-Carter attended chapter meetings and events and was proud of her affiliation with Alpha Beta Gamma. She was the wind beneath the wings of the Eta Delta Chapter. The recipient of this award receives a stipend of $300 and a plaque. An essay on the topic "Helping Others" is required; the submission must be no more than 500 words.

20. The Sophia Abeles Essay Award - When the National Dean's List provided funds for an award, Prof. John Christesen at Westchester Community College immediately wanted to name the new award for Sophia Abeles, a distinguished benefactress of community college edudation. This competitive essay award (not more than 500) words should concentrate on the theme of "Learning". Mrs. Abeles truly believed that it is learning and education which advance society. A $300.00 stipend and plaque will be offered to the recipient of the award. The essay should concentrate on how learning has improved and changed one’s life or future.

21. The Zagara Competitors Award - This award is named to recognize the significant contribution that Chapter Adviser Marc Zagara has made to Alpha Beta Gamma over many years and is presented to an athlete who is also an Alpha Beta Gamman. Nominations are sent to Professor Zagara who in turns advises the Scholarship Committee of the recipient. A $300.00 stipend and plaque is offered to the awardee.

22. The Krzemienski/MBIA Essay Award - This essay competition centers on the theme of “The significance of municipal bonds in financing special projects in the USA”. Students will study the financial mechanism of municipal bonds, discover a significant project which benefits society funded through municipal bonds and discuss the contribution to society. The award is named after Professor Nicholas Krzemienski who is affiliated with MBIA Insurance. The scholarship committee selects the best essay each year at the Annual Leadership Meeting and awards the winner with a $300.00 stipend and a plaque.

23. The David Pope Essay Award - An essay describing the contribution that emigrants made and continue to make to our democracy is required for this essay competition. The Award was funded by a grant from the Pope Foundation. An award of $300.00 and a plaque will be presented to the essay selected by the scholarship committee.

24. The Ginny Fastje Best Student Presentation - award will be determined by a vote of all students attending the Annual Conference. A $300.00 stipend will be conferred upon the winner/winning team at the Awards Dinner. No special submission form required.

25. Harold E. Tepool Award - in memory of Violet E. Tepool, mother of adviser Harold Tepool, will be given to the chapter with the best promotional material from chapter activities. In addition to submitting their annual report, chapters should detail all areas of the report in printed format and saved on disk. Electronic media and desktop publishing should be used to create a stand-alone document on chapter activities, including photos, narratives and supporting material. A $300.00 stipend and plaque will be awarded to the winning chapter.

26. The Pamela Donahue Award - Presented to the Best Faculty Presentator at the Annual Meeting.; A stipend of $300.00 and a plaque will be presented to the recipient selected by the Program Committee. Professor Donahue served as the first Chair of the Scholarship Committee. No special submission form required.

27. The David Bjorklund Memorial Essay Award – Alpha Beta Gamman David E. Bjorklund, former Vice President of the Delta Chapter died suddenly in an auto accident in March 2006. At 35 years old Dave already achieved an excellent career in finance working with Morgan Stanley. Fellow Alpha Beta Gammans who studied with Dave at Clarkson University established this essay fund. The theme of the essay is “Using Finance For Corporate Growth:” An award of $300.00 and a plaque will be presented each year to the finalist selected by the scholarship committee. The Taddeo Family Foundation was a major contributor to this fund.

28. The Cornelia Blackwell Memorial Essay Award - An essay competition entitled “The Importance of Teaching Business” was established by colleagues and friends of Cornelia Blackwell whose career in the Registrar’s Office of Westchester Community College demonstrated incredible assistance to students and especially to Alpha Beta Gammans. The essay is judged by the scholarship committee. An award of $300.00 and a plaque will be presented to the finalist.

29. The John D. Christesen essay competition - Colleagues, family, former students and friends of Prof. John D. Christesen Raised funds for this award at a fundraising event in 2006. Additional Contributions to this can be made on line at www.abg.org.
This competitive essay should describe in no more than 3,000 words, the environment, pedagogy or other atypical conditions under which the writer experienced the deepest and most significant learning while studying courses at a two-year college. Ideally, the essay will guide teachers and learners. The scholarship committee selects the recipient for the $300.00 stipend. The winning essay will be posted on the national website.