ACHIEVEMENT WEEK
Mark Edwards, Sr. | Chairman
Second District Achievement Week Committee
(215) 906-4880 | achievementweek@opp2d.org
BACKGROUND
Originally designed to promote the study of Negro life and history, "Achievement Week" is observed in November of each year to seek out and give due recognition to those individuals at the local and international levels who have made a noteworthy contribution toward improving the quality of life for Black Americans. An International High School Essay Contest is a phase of the International Achievement Week and is held in conjunction with the International Achievement Week Observance period. The essay contest is open to all college-bound high school seniors, and college scholarships are awarded to those contestants who place 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the contest. Each contestant this year must submit an essay on the International High School Essay Contest Topic for 2024 that was announced by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Since 1911, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has made tremendous impacts worldwide standing on a firm foundation consisting of its four Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. The 2023 International Achievement Week Observance period is November 10th through 17th, Founders Day, under the theme of "Omega Men Building a Better Society with Friendship as the Foundation". The "Mighty" Second District of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., proudly celebrates the many contributions and accomplishments of its many Fraternity brothers and chapters, and the many citizens in the communities we serve. Stay tuned as we feature them in the coming weeks and months.
INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Click the links provided below to access the pages for information pertaining to the noted categories.
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High School Essay Contest to college-bound High School Seniors
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Individual & Chapter Awards to recognize Fraternity Brothers, Chapters & Citizens
High School Essay Contest Deadline/Due Dates
Contestant Essays Submitted to Local Chapters. by Thursday | October 31, 2024 | 11:59 p.m.
Chapters submit High School Essay Contest by Saturday | November 30, 2024 | 11:59 p.m.
winners to achievementweek@opp2d.org.
Form 77 Virtual Training on Saturday | November 23, 2024 | 11 a.m.
The Session will be recorded.
Forms 77 Deadline/Due Dates
Chapters submit Forms 77 for individual awards to by Friday | January 24, 2025 | 11:59 p.m.
Chapters submit Forms 77 for chapter awards to by Friday | January 24, 2025 | 11:59 p.m.
Training Documentation Training Video
CONTACT
Please contact the Achievement Week Committee Chairman via phone or email with questions or concerns.
Other RESOURCES FOR CHAPTERS OF THE 2ND DISTRICT
The 2nd District Achievement Week committee received numerous requests expressing interest in reviewing winning Form 77 applications in various categories over the past year. Here's a sampling for you. Please note that these samples are for reference only and should not be duplicated when compiling your chapter’s applications. They are shared to provide an insight into the quality of winning applications. We encourage you to be creative and unique in your submissions and branding, while ensuring you follow the guidelines outlined in each form. Broad participation across the district is highly encouraged. Remember, "You’ve got to be in it to win it!" Best of luck. Let’s go!
As examples, please see links below to view the Form 77s for the winners from the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 International Achievement Week Cycle. The winners were:
Citizen of the Year Award
Graduate Chapter of the Year Award
Large Graduate Chapter of the Year Award
Undergraduate Chapter of the Year
Dr. Ernest E. Just Undergraduate Chapter Advisor of the Year Award
Superior Service Award
Brigadier General Charles Young Military Leadership Award
Founders' Lifetime Achievement Award
Undergraduate Omega Man of the Year Award
Graduate Omega Man of the Year Award
