National Awards[]
At its annual or bi-annual Grand Chapter meetings, the Grand Board of Directors of Kappa Alpha Psi present individual and chapter honors to members of the fraternity who lived up to, above, and beyond the motto of achievement in every field of human endeavor. They are as follows:
| Award | Est. | Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Wreath Award | 1924 | Extra-meritorious achievement | All Members |
| Elder Watson Diggs Award | 1953 | Meritorious achievement | Alumni Members |
| Guy Levis Grant Award | 1974 | Meritorious achievement | Collegiate Members |
| Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award | 1982 | Academic achievement | Collegiate Members |
| Edward Giles Irvin Award | 1982 | Outstanding achievement | Collegiate Chapters |
| Paul Waymond Caine Award | 1982 | Outstanding achievement | Alumni Chapters |
| William L. Crump Award | 1991 | Historical achievement | Members or Chapters |
| Ronald R. Young Award | 2001 | Technological achievement | All Chapters |
National Guideright Awards[]
At its annual or bi-annual Grand Chapter meetings, the National Guideright Commission presents individual and chapter honors to members of the fraternity who demonstration meritorious or outstanding service in the public interest. The awards are as follows:
| Award | Est. | Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon W. Steward Award | 1987 | Outstanding achievement | Kappa Leaguer |
| Bert V. Wadkins Award | 1987 | Outstanding achievement | Alumni Guideright Advisor |
| Jay Crosby Award | 1987 | Outstanding achievement | Alumni Chapter |
| Mel L. Davis Award | 2001 | Outstanding achievement | Collegiate |