Outstanding President of the Year recognizes a chapter president for dedication to the fraternity and sorority experience and the EIU community. For this award, a chapter or individual member must submit a letter of recommendation about the individual. Each governing council will name a sorority or fraternity president as the winner of this award. Chapters or individual members can nominate a president who held this position during the 2026 calendar year. The nomination letter should explain major accomplishments made by the president, how he or she has affected the chapter, and their legacy.