Buchanan Cup

Buchanan Cup

Overview: The Buchanan Cup recognizes the best-of-the-best Sigma Phi Epsilon chapters based on comprehensive excellence across all areas of operations.

Named After: Edwin "Buc" Buchanan, Ohio State 1911, who served as Grand Treasurer from 1932-1967. The award was established in 1967.

Geographic Scope: All SigEp chapters

Focus Areas:

Overall chapter excellence and operations

Advancement of the Grand Chapter's strategic plan

Peer-to-peer measurement and benchmarking

Eligibility:

Chapters that excel in every area of operations

Chapters that further the Grand Chapter's strategic plan

Measured in relation to accomplishments of peer chapters on campuses across the country

Award Categories:

Gold Cup: Highest honor (8 chapters recognized in 2013)

Silver Cup: Recognition for excellence (37 chapters recognized in 2013)

2013 Gold Cup Recipients:
Cincinnati RLC, Illinois RLC, Loyola Marymount RLC, Nebraska RLC, Ohio State RLC, Oregon State RLC, Southeast Missouri State RLC, Toledo RLC

2013 Silver Cup Recipients:
American, Christopher Newport, Delaware, Drexel RLC, Elon RLC, Georgetown, Georgia RLC, Indiana RLC, Lawrence Tech RLC, Louisiana State, Maine RLC, Maryland-College Park RLC, Minnesota RLC, Missouri State RLC, Monmouth RLC, Murray State, Nebraska–Omaha, North Dakota, Oklahoma RLC, Oklahoma State RLC, Pepperdine RLC, Rider RLC, Saint Louis, San Diego State RLC, Stanford, Stevens Tech RLC, Tampa, Texas Christian RLC, Valparaiso RLC, Washington, West Chester, Western Michigan

Significance: Record-breaking 111 chapters applied in 2013, demonstrating fraternity-wide commitment to excellence and progress.

Background: Award recognizes the Fraternity's strategic goals and the commitment of chapters to the Balanced Man Program and continuous improvement.