Past Council Award Recipients

  • 2020 – Samford University and Auburn University
    2021 – Coastal Carolina University
    2022 – Auburn University
    2023 – University of Arkansas
    2024 – University of Arkansas
    2025 – Florida State University
    2026 – Florida State University

  • 2020 – Georgia Institute of Technology
    2021 – University of Florida
    2022 – Western Kentucky University
    2023 – University of Georgia
    2024 – University of Arkansas
    2025 – Western Kentucky University
    2026 – University of Florida

  • 2020 – Jacksonville State University
    2023 – Auburn University
    2024 – Mississippi State University
    2025 – Mississippi State University
    2026 – Texas A&M University

  • 2023 – Texas A&M University
    2024 – Florida State University
    2025 – University of Arkansas
    2026 – Florida State University

  • 2020 – Jacksonville State University
    2023 – University of Georgia
    2024 – University of Arkansas
    2025 – University of Arkansas
    2026 – University of Arkansas

  • 2023:

    • University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council

    • University of Florida Multicultural Council

    • University of Florida Interfraternity Council

    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville Panhellenic Council

    2024:

    • University of Arkansas National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • University of Florida Multicultural Council

    • Mississippi State University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • University of Georgia Interfraternity Council

    • University of Arkansas Interfraternity Council

    • Texas A&M University Interfraternity Council

    • University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council

    • Coastal Carolina University Panhellenic Council

    • Auburn University Panhellenic Council

    2025:

    • University of Arkansas Multicultural Council

    • Florida State University Multicultural Council

    • Auburn University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Florida State University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Mississippi State University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Western Kentucky University Interfraternity Council

    • University of Arkansas Interfraternity Council

    • Florida State University Interfraternity Council

    • University of Florida Interfraternity Council

    • Auburn University Panhellenic Council

    • Florida State University Panhellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council

    2026:

    • Texas A&M University Multicultural Council

    • Florida State University Multicultural Council

    • University of Texas Austin Latino Pan-Hellenic Council

    • University of Florida Multicultural Council

    • Texas A&M University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Florida State University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Mississippi State University National Pan-Hellenic Council 

    • University of Arkansas Interfraternity Council 

    • University of Florida Interfraternity Council

    • Auburn University Panhellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council

    • Florida State University Panhellenic Council

    • Clemson University Panhellenic Council

    • University of Florida Panhellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas Multicultural Council

  • 2023:

    • University of Georgia Multicultural Council

    • University of Georgia Interfraternity Council

    • Western Kentucky University Interfraternity Council

    • Western Kentucky University Panhellenic Council

    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville Panhellenic Council

    • Auburn University Panhellenic Council

    • Auburn University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Florida Gulf Coast University Panhellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council

    2024:

    • Western Kentucky University Interfraternity Council

    • University of Florida Interfraternity Council

    • Mississippi State University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Western Kentucky University Panhellenic Council

    • Florida State University Panhellenic Council

    • University of Florida Panhellenic Council

    2025:

    • University of Arkansas Multicultural Council

    • Florida State University Multicultural Council

    • Mississippi State University Interfraternity Council

    • University of Florida Panhellenic Council

    2026:

    • University of Arkansas Multicultural Council

    • University of Arkansas National Pan-Hellenic Council 

    • Mississippi State University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Florida State University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • University of Florida Interfraternity Council

    • University of Arkansas Interfraternity Council

    • Florida State University Panhellenic Council

    • Auburn University Panhellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council

    • University of Florida Panhellenic Council 

  • 2023:

    • University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council

    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville Panhellenic Council

    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville Interfraternity Council

    • University of Georgia Panhellenic Council

    • University of Georgia Interfraternity Council

    • Auburn University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Auburn University Panhellenic Council

    • Austin Peay State University Panhellenic Council

    • Texas A & M University Multicultural Council

    • Florida Gulf Coast University Panhellenic Council

    2024:

    • University of Arkansas United Greek Council

    • Florida State University Multicultural Greek Council

    • Mississippi State University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Western Kentucky University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas Interfraternity Council

    • Clemson University Interfraternity Council

    • North Carolina State University Panhellenic Council

    • Auburn University Panhellenic Council

    • Clemson University Panhellenic Council

    • Georgia Institute of Technology Panhellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council

    • University of Georgia Panhellenic Council

    • Western Kentucky University Panhellenic Council

    2025:

    • University of Arkansas Multicultural Council

    • Florida State University Multicultural Council

    • University of Arkansas National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Clemson University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Mississippi State University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • University of Alabama National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Florida State University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • Western Kentucky University National Pan-Hellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas Interfraternity Council

    • Auburn University Interfraternity Council

    • Georgia Institute of Technology Interfraternity Council

    • Florida State University Interfraternity Council

    • Clemson University Interfraternity Council

    • University of Florida Interfraternity Council

    • Western Kentucky University Interfraternity Council

    • Texas A&M University Interfraternity Council

    • University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council

    • Auburn University Panhellenic Council

    • Florida Gulf Coast University Panhellenic Council

    • Western Kentucky University Panhellenic Council

    • University of Florida Panhellenic Council

    • Florida State University Panhellenic Council

    • Clemson University Panhellenic Council

    2026:

    • University of Arkansas Multicultural Council

    • Mississippi State University Multicultural Council

    • University of Arkansas National Pan-Hellenic Council 

    • Texas A&M University National Pan-Hellenic Council 

    • Florida State University Interfraternity Council

    • Florida Gulf Coast University Interfraternity Council

    • University of Arkansas Interfraternity Council

    • Florida State University Panhellenic Council

    • University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council

    • Auburn University Panhellenic Council

    • Clemson University Panhellenic Council

    • Georgia Institute of Technology Panhellenic Council

Past Individual Award Recipients

  • 2007 – Judson Dry, Sigma Phi Epsilon (University of Miami)
    2008 – Evan Gilead, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (University of Miami)
    2009 – Garrett Langley, Sigma Chi (Georgia Institute of Technology)
    2010 – Caleb Roberts, Sigma Phi Epsilon (Austin Peay State University)
    2011 – Ben Donlon, Phi Kappa Tau (University of Louisville)
    2012 – David Ward, Phi Kappa Tau (Florida State University)
    2013 – Wells Ellenberg, Sigma Nu (University of Georgia)
    2014 – Jake Bornstein, Sigma Chi (Florida Gulf Coast University)
    2015 – Adrian Romero, Pi Kappa Phi (Florida State University)
    2016 – Nicholas Blankely, Sigma Chi (University of South Alabama)
    2017 – Evan Monroe, Delta Upsilon (Christopher Newport University)
    2018 – Aristeo Ruiz, Kappa Alpha Order (Austin Peay State University)
    2019 – Chase Anderton, Sigma Phi Epsilon (Georgia Institute of Technology)
    2020 – Dillan Humbard, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kennesaw State University
    2021 – Stephen Greep, Pi Kappa Phi (University of Florida)
    2022 – Chapman Shuman, Sigma Phi Epsilon (University of Georgia)
    2023 – Michael Rodriguez, Beta Upsilon Chi (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
    2024 – Benjamin Qualls, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Georgia Institute of Technology)
    2025 – Seth Duet, Lambda Chi Alpha (University of Louisiana at Lafayette)
    2026 – Josh Lee, Pi Kappa Alpha (Texas A&M University)

  • 2020 – Vianey Trujillo, Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Kennesaw State University)
    2022 – Peyton Junjulas, Alpha Mu Lambda (University of North Alabama)
    2023 – Riya Pandya, Delta Phi Omega Sorority (University of Georgia)
    2024 – Juana Chavez-Hernandez, Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc. (Austin Peay State University)
    2025 – Rogelio Sanchez Hernandez, Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, Inc. (Texas A&M University)
    2026 – Maahin Chudasama, Chi Psi Beta Fraternity, Inc. (Texas A&M University)

  • 2020 – Sherrina Black, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (University of South Carolina Upstate)
    2021 – Anaiya Moore, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Coastal Carolina University)
    2022 – Shanise Allen, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (University of North Alabama)
    2023 – Maeyla Bridges, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Austin Peay State University)
    2024 – Colin Roberts, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
    2025 – Cameron Morgan, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (University of Alabama)
    2026 – Broderick Lowe II, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Texas A&M University)

  • 2020 – Makinley Barnett, Zeta Tau Alpha (University of North Alabama)
    2021 – Kelsey Wohlford, Gamma Phi Beta (Coastal Carolina University)
    2022 – Kayli Rice, Alpha Xi Delta (Kennesaw State University)
    2023 – Emaleigh Bell, Alpha Omicron Pi (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
    2024 – Aviana Parker, Chi Omega (Austin Peay State University)
    2025 – Katherine Ford, Chi Omega (University of Arkansas)
    2026 – Morgan Brown, Chi Omega (University of Arkansas)

  • 2005 – Karen Katz, Chi Omega (Florida International University)
    2006 – Dr. Frank Parsons, Sigma Phi Epsilon (Samford University)
    2007 – Heidie Lindsey, Delta Gamma (Mississippi State University)
    2008 – Louis Ragsdale, Pi Kappa Alpha (University of Tennessee - Martin)
    2009 – Alex Seltzer, Sigma Phi Epsilon (University of North Texas)
    2010 – Wes Fugate, Phi Kappa Tau (University of Georgia)
    2011 – Keith Ellis, Sigma Phi Epsilon (University of Kentucky)
    2012 – Robyn Brock, Kappa Kappa Gamma (Florida State University)
    2013 – J. Coulter Ward, Delta Tau Delta (University of Mississippi)
    2014 – Todd Thomas, Sigma Delta Phi (Embry Riddle Aeronautical University)
    2015 – Charles Childress, III, Sigma Phi Epsilon (University of Southern Mississippi)
    2016 – Clay Coleman, Phi Delta Theta (University of Central Florida)
    2017 – Dr. Jonathan Sanders, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Louisiana State University)
    2018 – Joe Wheeless, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (College of William and Mary)
    2019 – Andrew Rash, Sigma Nu (Western Kentucky University)
    2020 – Reginald Lane, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (University of Florida)
    2021 – Julie Gleason, Delta Zeta (Florida Gulf Coast University)
    2022 – Kara Rex, University of Georgia
    2023 – John Michael VanHorn, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Mississippi State University)
    2024 – Kerry McCarthy, Gamma Phi Beta (Georgia Institute of Technology)
    2025 – Dominic Summerhill, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (Auburn University)
    2026 – Dr. Ryan Upshaw, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (Millsaps College)

  • Durward Warren Owen served as Pi Kappa Phi’s executive director from 1959-1994 and represented the meaning of interfraternalism and community. Among his many accomplishments, founding Pi Kappa Phi’s national service project, “The Ability Experience”, was one of his most proud moments. An NIC Gold Medal Recipient and FEA Distinguished Award Recipient, Durward was the principal founder of the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference in 1966, which later became SGLA.

    Before his passing in 2025, SGLA honored his legacy by creating the Durward W. Owen Interfraternal Service Award, which honors individuals for their demonstrated dedication and commitment to the betterment of the fraternal movement through their service as a campus professional, headquarters staff member, or fraternal educator for at least 20 years.

    2018 – Mark E. Timmes, Pi Kappa Phi
    2019 – Richard A. Barnes, Kappa Alpha Order
    2020 – Julie Johnson, Kappa Delta
    2022 – Alison Keller, Alpha Xi Delta
    2023 – Mitchell B. Wilson, Kappa Sigma; Angela Guillory, Sigma Kappa
    2024 – Jennifer “JJ” Jones, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
    2025 – Mardie Sorensen, Order of Omega

  • Dr. Karlem Riess, a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity, spent 40 years as the faculty advisor to fraternities at Tulane University, and he played an integral role in the founding of the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference in 1966. Dr. Riess passed away in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

    The Dr. Kalem Riess Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Southeastern Greek Leadership Association. It is given to a professional who has unsurpassed dedication to SGLA, as well as interfraternal collaboration and communication.

    1987 – Durward W. Owen, Pi Kappa Phi
    1990 – Dino DiBernardi, Delta Chi
    1996 – Richard A. Barnes, Kappa Alpha Order
    2000 – Steve Leist, Theta Chi
    2003 – Mark E. Timmes, Pi Kappa Phi
    2008 – Gregory R. Singleton, Kappa Alpha Order
    2010 – Lori Hart, Alpha Omicron Pi
    2016 – Victor Felts, Sigma Chi
    2020 – Kimberly Novak, Delta Gamma