The focus of the Willis Fellow for Educational Leadership Development is 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 concentrates 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 are eligible for nomination; the Fellow is awarded during the banquet programming of the annual FEA meeting held each summer.   

 

The Willis Fellow winner receives a $2,500 cash reward and framed certificate and the runner-up receives a $1,000 cash reward. For a listing of the Willis Fellow from 2001-2009 please select the following link below.

 

Willis Fellow Recipients  

 

Motivation for the Fellow is 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 continues to provide positive programming and initiatives to compliment these policies, recognition must be provided to those who continually pioneer 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 2009, 13 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.

 

2009 Willis Fellow Press Release  (pdf format) 

 

Nominations for the 2010 Willis Fellow will be due on May 14, 2010. Selection of the Fellow recipient and runner-up will occur throughout the month of June by a panel of organizational peers and past Fellow recipients. For further questions concerning the Willis Fellow please contact Ned Kirklin at 1-800-736-4327, extension 200 or nkirklin@willis.com   

 

Willis Fellow Nomination Form   (Word format)