Chapter Awards
Throughout 75+ years of existence, the Epsilon Zeta chapter has been recognized by a number of local organizations and APO nationals for achievement to our community, campus, and country. Our most notable achievement is winning the Dean Arno Nowotny National Service Award 6x. Below are our other notable achievements.
Highlights
Joseph J. Scanlon National Certificate of Merit
2024
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Recognition for significant membership growth.
Diamond Level Chapter of Excellence
2024
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Recognition for a chapter with string LFS programs.
Dean Arno Nowotny
2023
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Conducting the most significant service program in the fraternity during 2022-2023.
Josiah Frank Historian's Award
2023
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Recognize EZ For excellence in compiling and maintaining chapter history, 2022-2023.
Dean Arno Nowotny
2010
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Conducting the most significant service program in the fraternity during 2022-2023.
Rensselaer Union Volunteer Recognition Award
2004
From: Rensselaer Union
Purpose: Outstanding service to the local and/or national community by a club or organization at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Josiah Frank Historian's Award
2004
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Recognize EZ For excellence in compiling and maintaining chapter history, 2002-2004. Special thanks to Doctor Alyssa Pasquale for all their work done in compiling records!
Dean Arno Nowotny
2004
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Conducting the most significant service program in the fraternity during 2002-2004.
H. Roe Bartle Chapter Award
1999
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Outstanding achievement in chapter administration and program.
Dean Arno Nowotny
1998
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Conducting the most significant service program in the fraternity during 1996-1998.
City of Troy Proclamation
1997
From: City of Troy, Mayor's Office
Purpose: Recognize EZ for community impact and to congratulate the chapter on their 50th year. Declaration of May 11, 1997 as Alpha Phi Omega Day in the City of Troy.
Service Award
1997
From: APO Region II
Purpose: Recognize EZ for For outstanding service in the community during 1997.
City of Troy Proclamation
1987
From: City of Troy, Mayor's Office
Purpose: Recognize EZ for community impact and to congratulate the chapter on their 40th year. Declaration of March 28, 1987 as Alpha Phi Omega Day in the City of Troy.
H. Roe Bartle Chapter Award
1986
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Outstanding achievement in chapter administration and program.
City of Troy Proclamation
1985
From: City of Troy, Mayor's Office
Purpose: Recognize EZ for community impact and winning their second nowotny and the M R Disborough Scouting Service Award in 1984. Declaration of March 5, 1985 as Epsilon Zeta Day in the City of Troy.
M R Disborough
1984
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Exceptional service to Scouting as an integral part of the overall service program.
Dean Arno Nowotny
1984
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Conducting the most significant service program in the fraternity during 1982-1984.
H. Roe Bartle Chapter Award
1983, 1984
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Outstanding achievement in chapter administration and program.
RPI Community Service Award and Proclamation
1982
From: RPI Board of Trustees
Purpose: Award EZ's continued community engagement and community service.
City of Troy Proclamation
1981
From: City of Troy, Mayor's Office
Purpose: Recognize EZ for continued community impact and winning their first nowotny. Declaration of March 30, 1981 as Alpha Phi Omega Day in the City of Troy.
H. Roe Bartle Chapter Award
1981
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Outstanding achievement in chapter administration and program.
Arno Nowotny National Service Award
1980
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Conducting the most significant service program in the fraternity during 1978-1980.
H. Roe Bartle Chapter Award
1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
From: APO National Office
Purpose: Outstanding achievement in chapter administration and program.