Phi Mu at Florida State nationally recognized for commitment to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and community
The Phi Mu sorority, Alpha Epsilon chapter, at Florida State University has received national recognition for its high-level achievements, including a strong commitment to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.
At the 2024 organizational convention, Phi Mu Alpha Epsilon won 11 awards and received honorable mentions in four additional categories. Notably, the chapter earned the Dance Marathon honor for raising the highest average amount per member, with $1,738.34. They were also named one of the top fundraising chapters for the Phi Mu Foundation.
During the 2023 academic year, Phi Mu at FSU raised $33,280 for CMN at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital through its philanthropic efforts and $35,654.16 through Dance Marathon activities for a total impact of $68,924.16.
The highest honor of the convention came when Phi Mu Alpha Epsilon was named the winner of the Carnation Cup. The most prestigious honor a chapter can achieve, this award honors the most outstanding Phi Mu chapter after consideration of all areas of chapter operations. Phi Mu not only makes a difference for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, but in their Tallahassee and Florida State communities.
We are grateful for the partnership that we share with Phi Mu at Florida State. The efforts and dedication from the members serve as a strong reminder what is possible when we all come together for children’s health. Thank you, Phi Mu Alpha Epsilon, for helping to make a difference!
Awards
Carnation Cup: Given to the most outstanding Phi Mu chapter
Lucinda Hill Peddy New Member Experience Award: Given to the chapter that provides the most outstanding new member experience
Nellie Hart Prince Academic Programming Award: Given to the chapter that has the most effective academic programming
Phi Mu Forever Award: Given to the chapter that successfully fosters alumnae engagement
Outstanding Parents’ Association Award: Recognizes parents’ groups for involvement with their Phi Mu chapter
Outstanding Collegiate Communications Channel: Given to the chapter that shares the most relevant information for alumnae, parents, administration and national and area officers in the form of a newsletter, e-newsletter or other communication tool
Polly Bird Freear Booth Cowherd Panhellenic Award: Given to the chapter with outstanding involvement in their college Panhellenic organization
Madison Swain for Outstanding Collegiate Member Service to Phi Mu Award: The most prestigious award given to a member of Phi Mu
Philomathean Society Award: An honor only 19 chapters received; Based on statistics from all areas of operations including retention, pledging to quota, being in good standing and being at campus total
Highest Amount Raised for Dance Marathon on Average per Member: $1,738.34
Top Fundraising Chapter for Phi Mu Foundation
Honorable Mentions
Outstanding COB Effort Award: Given to the chapter with outstanding Continuous Opening Bidding efforts
Outstanding Collegiate Website: Given to the collegiate chapter that produces the best website
Clara Raynor Rader Chapter Programming: Given to the chapter which exhibits the best overall programming
Outstanding Collegiate Social Media Presence Award: Given to the chapter that utilizes social media to the best of its ability to engage and inform members