National Awards Program
The Pi Sigma Epsilon National Awards Program is comprised of 19 separate competitions. These competitions are contested in a variety of forms: written report, oral presentation, and/or group interview. Each competition provides an opportunity for our members to develop critical skills needed to build their Business Advantage For Life. The methods used in each award will be listed in the award description in the Call For Entries
2021 National Awards Competition Entries
2021 National Award Program Winners
Lewis F. Gordon Top Gold Chapter
1st – Gamma Gamma, Miami University
2nd – Epsilon Theta, University of Northern Iowa
3rd – Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
Finalists:
Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Zeta Xi, Kent State University
William H. Harris Top Silver Chapter
1st – Zeta Zeta, The College of New Jersey
2nd – Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois University
Finalists:
Alpha Omega, Carthage College
Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Delta Tau, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Lloyd L. Antle Top Amethyst Chapter
1st – Eta Beta, Michigan State University
2nd – Alpha Kappa, Virginia Commonwealth University
Arno Kleimenhagen Award for Sustained Excellence
Epsilon Epsilon, Ball State University
Zeta Xi, Kent State University
Zeta Epsilon, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Gamma, University of Georgia
Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Epsilon Theta, University of Northern Iowa
Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Most Improved Chapter
Zeta Kappa, University of Missouri
Finalists:
Gamma Alpha, California State University – Fulerton
Gamma Omega, Kansas State University
Beta Kappa, Cal Poly – Pomona
Marvin D. Loos Top New Chapter
Alpha Kappa, Virginia Commonwealth University
Whan Challenger Award
Connor Moreton, Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Finalists:
Chelsea Barnett, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Jacob Sapolin, Eta Pi, Ohio University
Jake Spaniol, Zeta Kappa, University of Missouri
Lizzie Haack, Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
Katie Edeus, Zeta Omicron, Winona State University
Top Management Team
1st – Gamma Gamma, Miami University
2nd – Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
Finalists:
Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Epsilon Omicron, Indiana University
Eta Pi, Ohio University
Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Top Project Manager (sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car)
1st – Maddy Triplett, Gamma Gamma, Miami University
2nd – Kyle Schott, Epsilon Theta, University of Northern Iowa
Finalists:
Halle Orr, Eta Pi, Ohio University
Maddy Lewis, Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
Nicole Noonan, Gamma, University of Georgia
Top PSE Salesperson
1st – Fallyn Bohannon, Zeta Zeta, The College of New Jersey
2nd – Shriya Patel, Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Top Marketing/Sales Project – For Profit (sponsored by Vector Marketing)
1st – Epsilon Theta, University of Northern Iowa
2nd – Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Finalists:
Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
Zeta Zeta, The College of New Jersey
Delta Tau, University of North Carolina – Wilmington
Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Top Marketing/Sales Project – Not For Profit
1st – Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
2nd – Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Finalists:
Eta Pi, Ohio University
Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois University
Zeta Zeta, The College of New Jersey
Delta Tau, University of North Carolina – Wilmington
Top Professional Development Program
1st – Gamma Gamma, Miami University
2nd – Epsilon Theta, University of Northern Iowa
Finalists:
Epsilon Epsilon, Ball State University
Epsilon Omicron, Indiana University
Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
Top Social Media Strategy
1st – Gamma Gamma, Miami University
2nd – Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
Finalists:
Alpha Omega, Carthage College
Epsilon Omicron, Indiana University
Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Top New Member Development Program
1st – Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
2nd – Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Finalists:
Epsilon Omicron, Indiana University
Gamma, University of Georgia
Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Top Chapter Recruitment Program (sponsored by Apex Systems)
1st – Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
2nd – Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
Finalists:
Epsilon Omicron, Indiana University
Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Gamma, University of Georgia
Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
The Case Study Competition (sponsored by Mar-Bal)
1st – Gamma Gamma, Miami University
2nd – Eta Pi, Ohio University
Competitors:
Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
President’s Award For Special Merit
Innovation – Daniel Schultz, Epsilon Epsilon, Ball State University
Nominees:
Hannah Miller, Epsilon Omicron, Indiana University
Isabelle York, Eta Pi, Ohio University
Inspiration – Katie Edeus, Zeta Omicron, Winona State University
Nominees:
Chelsea Barnett, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Jacob Sapolin, Eta Pi, Ohio University
Jake Spaniol, Zeta Kappa, University of Missouri
Nick Bunescu, Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois University
Constantine Papas, Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
Interchapter Development – Arnav Damodhar, Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Top Faculty Advisor (sponsored by Vector Marketing) – Chuck Howlett, Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois University
Finalist:
Nizar Hussein, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Rand Wergin, Delta Mu, University of South Dakota
Rob Boostrom, Beta Gamma, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon Results
National 2nd Round Top 10 – the “Best of the Best”: (in no particular order)
- Connor Waple, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Sarah Cullen, Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
- Sydney Kratochwill, Zeta Epsilon, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
- Rob Allen, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Chelsea Barnett, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Emma Stowe, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Fallyn Bohannon, Zeta Zeta, The College of New Jersey
- Nathan Camilleri, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Evan Ferrante, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Nathan Camilleri, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
National Winners, based solely on their performance in the virtual competition:
- Emma Stowe, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Fallyn Bohannon, Zeta Zeta, The College of New Jersey
- Nathan Camilleri, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Evan Ferrante, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Nathan Camilleri, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Yearlong Winners, based on the combined National & Regional performance:
- Emma Stowe, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Fallyn Bohannon, Zeta Zeta, The College of New Jersey
- Chelsea Barnett, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Nathan Camilleri, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Rob Allen, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Semi-Finalist:
- Alexandria Petix, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Alyssa Vargo, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Benjamin Griffith, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Draylon Young, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
- Gabriella DePascual, Beta Xi, Louisiana State University
- Constantine Papas, Gamma Nu, The Ohio State University
- Ashley Swaters, Zeta Kappa, University of Missouri – Columbia
- Chase Vogt, Delta Mu, University of South Dakota
- Emma Greiner, Delta Mu, University of South Dakota
- Desiree Fisher, Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
- Jenna Clouse, Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
- Madison Mitchell, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
National Speakers Competition
First Place: Haley Skiko, Epsilon Omicron, Indiana University
Second Place: Anthony Patrick, Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Finalists:
Matt Abraugh, Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Alexa Berkey, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Hoa Doan, Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Gracelyn Footit, Alpha Omega, Carthage College
Hanna Gerlica, Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Stacia Mendoza, Gamma Omega, Kansas State University
Lizzy Wolterman, Zeta Epsilon, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Participants:
Analleli Penaloza, Gamma Alpha, California State University, Fullerton
Ashley Swaters, Zeta Kappa, University of Missouri
Audrey Schultz, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Austin Little, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Benjamin Griffith, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Brenna Talamo, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Charlotte Maclachlan, Delta Rho, James Madison University
Dylan Forche, Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Gabriella DePascual, Beta Xi, Louisiana State University
Jack Allen, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Jasmine Demory, Alpha Kappa, Virginia Commonwealth University
Jessica Malakian, Delta Tau, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Julia DeSocio, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Julia Gerhards, Zeta Epsilon, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Kyleigh Golightly, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Lindsay Chamberlain, Beta Xi, Louisiana State University
Lucy Ingles, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Madison Mitchell, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Mandana Jahangirian, Beta Kappa, Cal Poly Pomona
Matthew Nedder, Epsilon Theta, University of Northern Iowa
Michael Heck, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Michelle Scanameo, Epsilon Omicron, Indiana University
Myles Williams, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Nick Bunescu, Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois University
Peter Shehata, Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Sarah Moorehead, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Ty Harrison, Gamma Alpha, California State University, Fullerton
National Sports Selling Competition
First Place: Jackie Carper, Beta Gamma, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Second Place: Ethan Womack, Beta Gamma, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Third Place: Jack Allen, Delta Epsilon, Virginia Tech
Fourth Place: Catie Behr, Zeta Epsilon, University of Wisconsine – Eau Claire
Finalists:
Sean Quinn, Beta Gamma, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Rave’onne Henderson, Zeta Xi, Kent State University
Connor Waple, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Draylon Young, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Mutual of Omaha Interview Competition
First Place: Jordan Fannin, Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Second Place: Rachel Landis, Epsilon Epsilon, Ball State University
Third Place: Peter Shehata, Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Runner Up:
Melanie Bateman, Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois University
Jasmine Demory, Alpha Kappa, Virginia Commonwealth University
Shibani Mody, Epsilon Omicron, Indiana University
Alina Taylor, Eta Pi, Ohio University
Emma Stowe, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
Abby Larson, Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Liam Stein, Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Desiree Fisher, Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Megan Chunias, Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Josey Kuzniewski, Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
2020 Competition ResultsLewis F. Gordon Top Gold Chapter William H. Harris Top Silver Chapter Lloyd L. Antle Top Amethyst Chapter Finalist: Arno Kleimenhagen Award for Sustained Excellence Most Improved Chapter Finalists: Marvin D. Loos Top New Chapter Whan Challenger Award Finalists: Top Management Team Finalists: Top Project Manager (sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car) Finalists: Top PSE Salesperson Top Marketing/Sales Project – For Profit (sponsored by Vector Marketing) Top Marketing/Sales Project – Not For Profit Finalists: Top Professional Development Program Top Social Media Strategy Finalists: Top New Member Development Program Finalists: Top Chapter Recruitment Program (sponsored by Apex Systems) Finalists: The Case Study Competition (sponsored by Mar-Bal) Competitors: President’s Award For Special Merit Innovation – Kayla Snyder, Epsilon Epsilon, Ball State University Inspiration – Eli Richards, Delta Mu, University of South Dakota Interchapter Development – Matthew Carey, Gamma Gamma, Miami University Top Faculty Advisor (sponsored by Vector Marketing) Finalist: Top Alumni Advisor Finalists: |
Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon ResultsNational 2nd Round Top 9 – the “Best of the Best”: (in no particular order)
National Winners, based solely on their performance in the virtual competition:
Yearlong Winners, based on the combined National & Regional performance:
National Speakers CompetitionFirst Place: Hannah Haisman, University of Northern Iowa, Epsilon Theta Second Place: Stacia Mendoza, Kansas State University, Gamma Omega Finalists: Aaron Bostleman, Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo, |
2019 Competition Results
Lewis F. Gordon Top Gold Chapter
- Gamma Gamma – Miami University
- Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
- Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
Finalists:
Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
Zeta Xi – Kent State University
William H. Harris Top Silver Chapter
- Zeta Zeta – The College of New Jersey
- Delta Tau – University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Finalists:
Delta Omega – Illinois State University
Gamma Xi – Appalachian State University
Gamma Zeta – Northern Illinois University
Lloyd L. Antle Top Amethyst Chapter
- Gamma Kappa – University of Akron
- Gamma Epsilon – DePaul University
Finalists:
Alpha Omega – Carthage College
Beta Xi – Louisiana State University
Eta Beta – Michigan State University
Top New Chapter
- Epsilon Omicron – Indiana University
Finalists:
Eta Mu – St. Cloud State University
Eta Xi – Western Colorado University
Most Improved Chapter
- Epsilon Epsilon – Ball State University
Finalists:
Beta Xi – Louisiana State University
Delta Chi – Duquesne University
Zeta Omicron – Winona State University
Zeta Sigma – Radford University
Arno Kleimenhagen Award for Sustained Excellence
Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
Gamma – University of Georgia
Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
Zeta Nu – Central Michigan University
Zeta Epsilon – University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Whan Challenger Award
- Blake Cortez, Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Finalists:
Alex Edinger – University of Toledo
Kayla Snyder – Ball State University
Riley Pearson – The Ohio State University
Geoffrey Curry – Winona State University
Julie Kluse – The College of New Jersey
Top Management Team
- Gamma Gamma – Miami University
- Epsilon Delta – The University of Toledo
Finalists:
Beta Xi – Louisiana State University
Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
Zeta Nu – Central Michigan University
The President’s Award – Interchapter Development
- Michael Murray, Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Nominees:
Geoffrey Curry, Zeta Omicron – Winona State University
The President’s Award – Inspiration
- Nathan Marriott, Epsilon Epsilon – Ball State University
Nominees:
Erica Borne – Louisiana State University
Rebecca Stern – California State University, Chico
Sam Vargas – Northern Illinois University
Bryan Rota – Bryant University
Bryan Olesky – Kent State University
The President’s Award – Innovation
- Brooks Rowburrey, Gamma – University of Georgia
Nominees:
Nick Bunescu – Northern Illinois University
Carolyn Hannon – Northern Illinois University
Kaitlyn Dubay – Central Michigan University
Anna McRobbie – Bryant University
Emily Bowen – The College of New Jersey
Top Faculty Advisor
Sponsored by Vector Marketing
- Gary Gagnon, Zeta Nu – Central Michigan University
Nominees:
Dr. Mark Pelletier, Delta Tau – University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Tom Miller, Eta Xi – Western State Colorado University
Top Alumni Advisor
- Matt Napoli, Zeta Zeta – The College of New Jersey
Top PSE Salesperson
Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual
- Joe Sanchez, Zeta Zeta – The College of New Jersey
- Geoffrey Curry, Zeta Omicron – Winona State University
Finalists:
Corinne Tipping, Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
Jeff Lackey, Epsilon Epsilon – Ball State University
Maddy Perna, Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Carson Nevels, Gamma – University of Georgia
Top Project Manager
Sponsored by Enterprise
- Tony Christoforo, Epsilon Theta, University of Northern Iowa
- Morgan Burnell, Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Finalists:
Haley Mareno, Gamma Zeta – Northern Illinois University
Hope Wagner, Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
Trent Seagren & Owen Guthridge, Zeta Omicron – Winona State University
Top Sales/Marketing Project – For Profit
Sponsored by Vector Marketing
- Gamma Gamma – Miami University
- Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
Finalists:
Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
Gamma – University of Georgia
Zeta Xi – Kent State University
Zeta Zeta – The College of New Jersey
Top Sales/Marketing Project – Not For Profit
- Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
- Delta Tau – University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Finalists:
Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
Zeta Xi – Kent State University
Zeta Zeta – The College of New Jersey
Top Professional Development Program
- Gamma Gamma – Miami University
- Zeta Nu – Central Michigan University
Finalists:
Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
Gamma – University of Georgia
Zeta Nu – Central Michigan University
Zeta Xi – Kent State University
Top Social Media Strategy
- Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
- Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Finalists:
Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
Gamma – University of Georgia
Zeta Nu – Central Michigan University
Top Chapter Recruitment Program
- Gamma Gamma – Miami University
- Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
Finalists:
Delta Tau – University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
Eta Beta – Michigan State University
Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
Top New Member Development Process
- Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
- Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Finalists:
Delta Omega – Illinois State University
Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
Gamma – University of Georgia
Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
Case Study Competition
Sponsored by Apex
Group A
- Zeta Xi – Kent State University
- Gamma Epsilon – DePaul University
Group B
- Gamma Gamma – Miami University
- Zeta Zeta – The College of New Jersey
National Speakers Competition
- Sara Foley, Gamma Gamma – Miami University
- Eric Fluegge, Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
Finalists:
Harrison O’Neal, Gamma – University of Georgia
Danilo Rubio, Zeta Zeta – The College of New Jersey
Cade Santha, Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
Lewis F. Gordon Top Gold Chapter
1. Gamma Gamma – Miami University
2. Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
3. Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
William H. Harris Top Silver Chapter
1. Gamma Kappa – University of Akron
2. Delta Omega – Illinois State University
Lloyd L. Antle Top Amethyst Chapter
1. Beta Xi – Louisiana State University
2. Eta Theta – California State University, Chico
Whan Challenger
Jovan Sanson
Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Most Improved Chapter
Alpha Omega, Carthage College
President’s Award for Special Merit
John Oynes
Delta Mu, University of South Dakota
The Practice Marketing Game
1. Team Epsilon Theta 2, University of Northern Iowa
Group Winner – Team Advocate, Northeastern University, Zeta Mu
Group Winner – Team GA & Co. Cal State University, Fullerton, Gamma Alpha
Group Winner – Team Epsilon Theta 1, University of Northern Iowa
Top Management Team
1. Gamma Gamma – Miami University
2. Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
Top Project Manager
1. Kristin Genetin – Gamma Kappa, University of Akron
2. Amy Auble – Gamma Gamma, Miami University
Top Marketing/Sales Project – Not For Profit
1. Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
2. Gamma Kappa – University of Akron
Top Marketing/Sales Project – Profit
1. Gamma Gamma, Miami University
2. Gamma Zeta – Northern Illinois University
Top Marketing Research Project
1. Gamma Gamma – Miami University
2. Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
Top Professional Development Program
1. Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
2. Zeta Nu – Central Michigan University
Top Chapter Recruitment Program
1. Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
2. Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Top Social Media Strategy
1. Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
2. Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
The Case Study Competition
1. Gamma Gamma – Miami University
2. Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
3. Zeta Xi – Kent State University
Top Alumni Advisor
Kelsea Kiene
Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Top Faculty Advisor
Ellen Daniels
Zeta Xi, Kent State University
National Speakers Competition
1. Elena Pavlicas – Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
2. Jake Vaughn – Zeta Epsilon, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Top PSE Salesperson
1. Shannon O’Connor – Gamma Gamma, Miami University
2. Taylor Busse – Epsilon Delta, University of Toledo
Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon
1. Ross Allen – Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
2. Allison Harrison – Zeta Nu, Central Michigan University
3. Joe Sanchez – Zeta Zeta, The College of New Jersey
4. Michael Parks – Delta Tau, University of North Carolina-Wilmington
5. Victoria Presser – Zeta Zeta, The College of New Jersey