Awards & Scholarships
Delta's Executive Committee
Jewels
Honorary Members / Symbols / MISC
MISC
100

This award honors work in civil rights and social injustice. 

What is the Mary Church Terrell Award? 
100

She serves as the International President and Chair of the Board of Directors.

Who is Cheryl W. Turner? 

100

This Jewel is dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. 

What is Compassion? 

100

The sorority pin was designed by this founder. 

Madree Penn White 

100

They serve as the Mighty Midwest Regions' Regional Director and Representative. 

* What is Brittani Blackwell (serves as Regional Director of this region.) 

* What is Ryleigh K. Clayborn (serves as the Regional Representative of this region.)

200

This award supports and sustains Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 

What is the Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award?
200

This person serves as the National First Vice President.

Who is Rosie Allen-Herring?

200

This Jewel is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta. 

What is Fellowship? 
200

The nine jewels in the Sigma represent these foundational principles. 

What are the Nine Cardinal Virtues? 

200

Honors someone who established a home for unwanted babies. 

What is the Clara M. Hale Award? 

300

This award is known as a tribute to the arts. 

What is the Osceola Award?

300

This person serves as the National Second Vice President.

Who is Courtney Taylor? 

300

This Jewel is dedicated to the National Officers, past and present, who have guided the organization. 

What is Honesty? 

300

This is the official flower of the sorority. 

What is the Purple Violet? 

300

This is what each rap means... 

What is... 

One Rap: Attention; Be Seated; End of Ceremony 

Two Raps: Affirm Sacred Vow; Affirm Sacred Trust

Three Raps: Sorors Stand

400

This award honors outstanding women in government service. 

What is the Patricia Roberts Harris Award? 

400

This person serves as the National Secretary. 

Who is Wendy J. Johnson?

400

This Jewel is dedicated to our ancestors, born slaves or freed to struggle, leaving a legacy of achievement in overcoming oppression in the cause of freedom and justice. 

What is Justice? 

400

This is the sorority's public motto. 

What is "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom." 

400

This award honors outstanding professionals in the field of communications. 

What is the Lillian Award? 

500

This award recognizes contributions to the African American heritage. 

 

What is the Keeper of the Flame Award?

500

This person serves as the National Treasurer. 

Who is Rosalyn Glenn? 

500

This jewel is dedicated to the National Staff. 

What is Temperance? 

500

What is the pyramid flower of Delta Sigma Theta. 

What is the Peppermint Carnation? 

500

This is Delta's Executive Director. 

What is Dorcas Washington?