The Edward Giles Irvin Undergraduate Chapter of the Year Award is one of three chapter honors presented by Kappa Alpha Psi at its annual or bi-annual Grand Chapter meetings. It was established in 1982 at the 64th Grand Chapter Meeting in Detroit, Michigan, by 23rd Grand Polemarch Oliver S. Gumbs. The award is named after the fraternity's founder and 25th Laurel Wreath recipient Edward Giles Irvin. It was first presented in 1986 at the 67th Grand Chapter Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Edward Giles Irvin Award is the bestowed upon an undergraduate chapter that demonstrates meritorious achievement in at school or in their local community or region. Recipients are selected based on petitions submitted to the Achievement Commission, a 13-member committee appointed by the Grand Polemarch. No more than three awards can be granted during any Grand Chapter session.
Recipients[]
The following is a list of all chapters who have received the Edward Giles Irvin Award Award.
| Recipient | Chartered | Province | Meeting | University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Nu | 1933 | MEP | 67th (1986) | North Carolina A&T State University |
| Iota Omega | 1980 | MWP | 67th (1986) | University of Missouri, Rolla |
| Gamma Nu | 1949 | SEP | 68th (1988) | Claflin College |
| Theta Iota | 1975 | NEP | 68th (1988) | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Nu Delta | 1987 | SEP | 72nd (1995) | Emory University |
| Theta Tau | 1976 | EP | 72nd (1995) | Howard University |
| Epsilon Theta | 1964 | WP | 74th (1999) | Idaho State University |
| Theta Eta | 1975 | SP | 74th (1999) | Florida State University |