The Delta Pi chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity, based at Georgia Southwestern State University, received national recognition in New Orleans on June 21st at the fraternity's annual convention.

The chapter was awarded the Thomas A. Gehring Award for Chapter Excellence, which is given out annually to the best chapters in the nation. Meeting 74 out of 77 criteria, the Delta Pi Chapter was the top chapter overall. This was their seventh Chapter Excellence Award in the last nine years. The chapter also won the award for Outstanding Service to the Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America.

In addition to their diligent work at the Boy's and Girl's Clubs, Chi Phi donates their time and money to Habitat for Humanity and The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The Delta Pi chapter advisor was quoted as saying, "I have never seen a group of gentlemen give so much back to their community while maintaining high academic standards. They are truly a joy to have at GSW."