Gamma Beta brothers posing with awards.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – As a brotherhood it is important to reflect on past experiences and commend brothers for their outstanding work each year. On Saturday November 21, 2009 the Arizona/New Mexico Sector held its 3rd Annual Awards Banquet. This day, which was celebrated in Alpha Sigma territory by brothers throughout the sector, culminated with a feast of magnificent proportions at Bucca di Beppo Italian Restaurant in Scottsdale, AZ. The Sector would like to congratulate all winners for their continued contribution and commitment to the ideals and foundations of Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Inc. The Sector thanks all those who attended to support the fraternity and the brothers of Lambda Theta Phi, namely dates and family members who were in attendance. Without further ado, here are the 2009 Award Winners:

Academic Brother of the Year – Emilio Cardiel – ΓΒ (Gamma Beta) Chapter

This award is given to a brother who exemplifies overall superior performance and improvement in the realm of academics and serves as an academic role model for Arizona and New Mexico brothers.

Collaborative Event of the Year – ΓΒ Chapter’s 24 Hour Toy Drive

The award is given to a chapter for their superior planning, creativity, and execution of a meaningful collaborative event while setting a high standard of programming excellence for chapters of Arizona and New Mexico.

Service Event of the Year – ΓΒ Chapter’s 24 Hour Toy Drive

This award is given to a chapter honor their superior planning, creativity, and execution of a service event in keeping with the mission of Lambda Theta Phi and continuously setting a high standard of excellence with the states of Arizona and New Mexico.

Chapter of the Year – ΓΒ Chapter

This exemplary award is given to a chapter that has exceeded all national and sector standards, positively enhancing the fraternity’s reputation and setting a high standard of excellence for chapters in Arizona and New Mexico.

Dr. Cayetano Socarrás Legacy Award – Carlos A. Retamoza – ΓΒ Chapter

This award is awarded to an outstanding Brother whose life, academic accomplishments, and community involvement remains exemplary. A guiding light and expert counsel to Lambda Theta Phi during its early years, Fraternal Father Dr. Cayetano J. Socarras (1922-1994) was a gentleman, a scholar, and a perfect example ow what a Lambda Man should strive to become and represent. This award is the highest honor presented to a brother of AZ/NM Sector I.

Arizona/New Mexico Sector brothers and dates.

Brothers posing with dates outside Bucca di Beppo

Arizona/New Mexico Sector Eboard member Patrick Bryan and James Randall.

Congratulations winners! You are an inspiration to brothers of Lambda Theta Phi both past and present, and we wish you nothing but the best in the future!

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