The Society Sword and Spear Award is the highest distinction bestowed upon an undergraduate member in the Society. It is awarded to one junior or senior who has done outstanding work for their chapter, campus, community, and Society. Each Chapter and Affiliate may annually nominate only one member, and all applicants must be fully-initiated members and registered on the National Society’s membership list.

A $500 prize will be awarded to the recipients’ chapter in their honor. The winner of the Society Sword and Spear is announced at the annual Society Convention Banquet.

Once your chapter has decided upon a nominee, a chapter officer should email the awards committee.  The nominees will receive an email detailing the application process which requires a transcript, a list of college activities, and a few letters of recommendation.  The deadline for completing the application is typically in late fall or early winter.

Previous honorees have included:

2023: Ally Bonhaus, CAP 2023
2023: Emery Miller, BING 2022
2021: Jennifer Cheng, CAP 2021
2021: Ian Kavanaugh, CAP 2020
2019: Nora Hennessey, CAP 2019
2018: Emily Law, CAP 2019
2017: Kylie Madden, CAP 2017
2017: Carolyn Dundes, MID 2017
2016: Breanna Tyrell, URS 2017
2015: Max Morant, PENN 2016