The
Willis Fellow was awarded beginning in 2001 to recognize innovative programming
in the fraternal world. The focus of
the Willis Fellow for Educational Leadership Development was centered on
innovative programming, developed by an individual or organization, with
willingness to share the supportive materials and resources for adaptation by
other fraternal organizations and peers. Additionally, selection of the Fellow
concentrated on the overall breadth of the organization served and the ability
of such programming to generate lasting change and deliver desired results over
a significant period.
All member fraternities with representation in the Fraternity Executives Association were
eligible for nomination; the Fellow was awarded during the banquet programming of
the annual FEA meeting held each summer.
The Willis Fellow winner received a $2,500 cash reward and
framed certificate and the runner-up received a $1,000 cash reward. For a
listing of the Willis Fellow from 2001-2010 please select the following link
below.
Willis Fellow Recipients
Motivation for the Fellow was based on a core understanding
and belief; necessary implementation of risk management policies and liability
programs among fraternal organizations in the 1980's and beyond required the
redirection of a great deal of human and financial resources from positive
program development to policy enforcement and procurement of insurance. As the fraternal
community continued to provide positive programming and initiatives to
compliment these policies, recognition was provided to those who continually
pioneered a new vision and fundamental education.
It is the mission of Willis North America to focus the
attention of fraternal organizations and individuals upon successful
program/initiative development within the Greek community and reward these
leaders for their efforts to realign their membership and others with the
founding values of their fraternity.
In 2010, 9 organizations were nominated and applied for the
Fellow. Each nomination provided
recognition and awareness of the respective educational leadership program or
initiative and the innovative measures of the organization to offer positive
resources and materials for their members now and in the future.
2010 Willis Fellow Press
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