ALUMNAE AWARDS
Alumnae awards recognize the endless dedication of our alumnae.
Phoenix Medal
Awarded Yearly
Established in 2019 the Phoenix Medal recognizes distinguished alumnae who have made significant and outstanding contributions in their chosen fields, resulting in regional and/or national recognition.
Past Recipients
Dr. Melissa R. Gasmen - The Florida State University
Amy Duong Kim - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tina Dang - University of Toronto
Rizcion Dagani - The Florida State University
Gillian Lie Benedetti - The Florida State University
Sophia Yen Scholarship
Awarded Yearly
Named in 2015 to financially assist an alumna and active member in her pursuit of further education, based upon her achievements in her field of study.
Past Recipients
2016 - ACTIVE: Michelle Nguyen, Virginia Commonwealth University 2016 - ALUMNA: Krystel Kuo
2017 - ACTIVE: Leira Jimenez, Virginia Commonwealth University 2017 - ALUMNA: Vanessa Kwong, University of Florida
2018 - ACTIVE: Jessica Angela Lee, University of Washington
2018 - ALUMNA: Winnie Tong, Cornell University
2019 - ACTIVE: Wasinee Siewsrichol, University of Illinois, Chicago 2019 - ALUMNA: Katherine Wang, University of California, Santa Cruz
Chapter Legacy Award
Awarded Every 5 Years
Recognizes the dedication of alumnae with distinguished service at the chapter level.
Legends Award
Awarded Every 5 Years
Recognizes alumnae who have faithfully dedicated countless hours to alpha Kappa Delta Phi and have made a lasting and significant impact within our sisterhood and for our international organization.
Past Recipients
Serene Ngin - University of California, Berkeley
Rita Foung - University of California, Berkeley
Sherylrose Ong - University of California, Irvine
Claudia Lam - University of California, San Diego
Reina Yuan Perez - University of California, Berkeley
Hong Le - University of California, Irvine
Sheetal Shrimanker - University of Pennsylvania
Jennifer Lee - University of California, Riverside
Jasmine Tso - University of California, Riverside
Aprileen Coh - University of California, Santa Cruz
Jennifer Huie - University of California, San Diego
Janice Lam - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kathleen Dumlao Lee - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Donna Wang Su - University of California, Santa Barbara
Alumnae Advisor of the Year
Awarded Yearly
The Alumnae Advisor of the Year Award recognizes an alumna who has provided exceptional guidance and support to their chapter.
Past Recipients
Rizcion Dagani - The Florida State University
Vivian Dang - University of Texas at Arlington
Alazae Phanixay - California State University, Sacramento
Jenny Zheng - Purdue University at West Lafayette
Alumnae Chair of the Year
Awarded Yearly
This award recognizes a Chapter Alumnae Chair who has maintained communication with chapter alumnae each month and worked to foster sisterhood between actives and alumnae.
Past Recipients
Yvonne Lu - University of Toronto
Nicole Gay - City University of New York at Baruch
Stephanie Choi - University of Michigan
Michelle Huynh - State University of New York, Buffalo
CAA of the Year
Awarded Yearly
aKDPhi Chapter Alumnae Associations (CAAs) play an important role in providing engagement opportunities to alumnae, their chapters, and their communities. This award recognizes CAAs that have demonstrated engagement through sisterhood; leadership development and scholarship opportunities; Asian Awareness; philanthropy, service opportunities and community partnerships.
Past Recipients
2013 - University of South Florida
2014 - University of South Florida
2015 - University of Florida
2016 - University of Florida
2017 - University of Wisconsin, Madison
2018 - University of Wisconsin, Madison
2019- University of Wisconsin, Madison
2020 - The Florida State University
2021 - University of Wisconsin, Madison
2022 - Purdue University at West Lafayette
2023 - University of Florida
2024 - Florida State University