Awards + Assessment Overview

Recognizing Excellence. Inspiring Growth.

 The AFLV Awards + Assessment program celebrates outstanding fraternity and sorority communities while providing meaningful feedback to help councils, chapters, and individuals continue growing.

Whether you're applying for recognition, looking to strengthen your community, or exploring past award recipients, this is your starting point.

2027 Timeline:

  • Late August 2026: Submission Portal Opens

  • November 4, 2026: Submission Deadline

Recognition Meets Growth

This program is built around two equally important goals: recognition and growth.

Awards

Awards celebrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact across fraternity and sorority communities. Through Council Compass, Marketing + Media Showcase, and Individual Awards, AFLV recognizes the outstanding work happening on campuses during AFLV Central and AFLV West final awards banquet.

Assessment

Every Council Compass submission receives thoughtful feedback from trained volunteer reviewers. Councils attending AFLV Central or AFLV West can participate in one-on-one assessment consultations to discuss their feedback, ask questions, and identify opportunities for continued growth.

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Ways to Participate

  • Council Compass

    Council Compass recognizes the work of fraternity and sorority governing councils through a comprehensive self-assessment process across four focus areas: Accountability, Collaboration, Education, Innovation

    Councils receive detailed feedback from trained reviewers while also being considered for regional recognition.

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  • Marketing + Media Showcase

    Highlight the creativity and impact of your community's communications.

    Submit websites, videos, publications, and other marketing materials developed during the current calendar year for recognition.

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  • Individual Awards

    Celebrate the people making a difference.

    Individual Awards recognize outstanding undergraduate leaders, volunteers, professionals, and others who positively shape the fraternity and sorority experience.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for AFLV Awards + Assessment recognition, councils must meet the following requirements:

  • Be an AFLV Campus Subscriber. Councils must be affiliated with a campus that is current on its AFLV Campus Subscription by the application deadline.

  • Submit a complete application by the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

  • Attend an AFLV conference. Not required, but highly encouraged!

    • Councils are strongly encouraged to have at least one delegate attend AFLV Central or AFLV West to participate in the recognition experience and receive feedback.

    • Councils that win awards and do not have a delegate to accept on-site will be invoiced the shipping costs to mail the award following the conference.  

2027 Awards + Assessment Timeline

  • Late August 2026

    Awards + Assessment Portal Opens

    Submissions open for the 2026 calendar year.

  • Nov. 4, 2026

    Awards Submission Deadline

    All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT.

    Deadline extension will not be accommodated.

  • Dec. 16, 2026

    Subscriber Deadline

    Must be a 2027 Campus Subscriber by this date in order to be eligible for awards at AFLV Central or AFLV West 2027.

Resources

Ready to Get Started?

Applications open each fall. Start preparing now by exploring the award categories, reviewing eligibility requirements, and learning how your council can participate.

If you have any questions, please contact our awards team at awards@aflv.org.