The Lambda Distinguished Graduate Award honors those Graduate Brothers of Lambda Chapter who best exemplify the core values of the fraternity: friendship, knowledge, service, morality, and excellence.

Each year, Graduate Brothers nominate other Lambda Graduate Brothers for recognition with the Lambda Distinguished Graduate Award. Nominees may be living or Ad Astra. Nominees should have demonstrated involvement with and support for Lambda, Phi Gamma Delta, DePauw University, community involvement, and life achievements.

Founded on June 24, 1856, Lambda Chapter is the oldest continually operating chapter of the International Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. The Lambda Distinguished Graduate Award recognizes graduate brothers who have contributed to Lambda’s rich history and traditions by their example. Recipients bring distinction to the Lambda Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta, and DePauw University. Their time, talents, dedication, and resources further the ideals of the fraternity with their lifelong commitment to excellence. Each recipient is a credit to our valued brotherhood. Each is a constant reminder that Phi Gamma Delta “is not for college days alone.”