Designed by Founder Madree Penn White. It is comprised of three Greek letters, Delta, Sigma, Theta. Each corner of the Sigmna contains a pearl dedicated to the Founders.
What is THE SORORITY PIN
100
A circular engraving with "Delta Sigma Theta Grand Chapter" surrounding the crest. Under the crest of the founding year, 1913. Displayed on podium or at National HQ Office.
What is The Sorority Seal
100
The award honors work in the field of civil rights and social justice. Established in 1960 and named in honor of one of the Sorority's first Honorary Members.
What is The Mary Church Terrell Award
100
Honors Social Activism. Named after a deceased attorney whose commitment to civil rights was a driving force that impacted the quality of life for African-Americans throughout the nation.
What is Althea T.L. Simmons Social Action Award
100
National President
Who is Dr. Paulette C. Walker
200
Designed by Epsilon Chapter, The Ohio State University, and adopted in 1920 at the 2nd National Convention. Worn during brief period of membership intake. Worn over heart and three sides represent mind, body and spirit.
What is THE PYRAMID PIN
200
Displayed in the entrance to the National President's suite during National Convention.
What is The Presidential Seal
200
Awarded to honorable HBCUs. To extend the Sorority's longstanding commitment to educational excellence through quality instruction at HBCUs and give support to enable the expansion of the educational opportunities.
What is Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award
200
Honors outstanding achievements of women executives in the corporate sector. Successes of women in corporate America.
What is Delta Female Executive Award
200
National First Vice President
Who is Beverly E. Smith
300
A replica of the sculpture Fortitude. It was commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979 as tribute to Founders.
What is THE FORTITUDE PIN
300
The official coat of arms of DST designed by Delta member F. Ailene Marks and Past National President Jeannette Tripplett Jones. Express Sorority's Public Motto.
What is THE SORORITY CREST
300
Established in1973 to pay tribute and honor to individuals and institutions that have achieved excellence as artists, institutions and patrons of Arts and Letters.
What is Osceola Award
300
Honors outstanding contributions to African American heritage. Person who continues to keep traditions alive while fulfilling the highest standards of integrity and excellence in presentation and/or performance.
What is Keeper of the Flame Award
300
National Second Vice President
Brittani N. Blackwell
400
Handmade work of art that was created in recognition of contributions of $1,000 or more to Detla Research and Educational Foundation (DREF). Available only through 4/3/88.
What is THE DIAMOND JUBILEE PIN
400
The Goddess Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom
What is THE SORORITY EMBLEM
400
Honors outstanding professional in communications. Established in 1958 to salute outstanding professionals in the comm industry. Named in honor of the 15th National President.
What is Lillian Award
400
Honors the collegiate chapter with the highest cumulative grade point average. Presented biennially at Collegiate Luncheon during National Convention. Apply May 15-30 of convention year.
What is Minerva Award for Academic Excellence
400
National Secretary
What is Cheryl Hickmon
500
African Violet
Peppermint Carnation
Crimson and Cream
Red and White
Pearl
What is The Sorority Flower, The Pyramid Flower, The Sorority Colors, The Pyramid Colors and The Sorority Stone.
500
"Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
"Scholarship, Fellowship, Service and the desire to all that is ennoble."
What is THE SORORITY'S PUBLIC MOTTO
What is THE PYRAMID PUBLIC MOTTO
500
Honors outstanding women in Government service. A biennial recognition of outstanding women in government service first given in 1985. Named after first National Executive Director, under National Pas President Height's leadership.
What is Patricia Roberts Harris Award
500
Commemorates work of an honorary member, who established an infact home for unwanted babies whose mothers could not or would not care for them. Adult and Youth Categories.