2007 Awards Dinner

Story in pictures

The Awards Program is the President and Executive Directors's way of acknowledging, thanking, and inspiring members of the
sorority as we work to develop and grow even larger and stronger.
These photographs were taken at the first awards dinner held on April 7, 2007, at Timbuktu Restaurant in Hanover, Maryland. Click on any image to enlarge the view.


1. Dr Althia F Collins is emcee


2. Aaron Hassan Abdul-Haqq recites
surahs from the Qur'an
3. Br Sabah and Aaron give the adhan

4. Soror Wakilat gives greetings from Alpha
5. Soror Sumaiyah gives greetings from Beta


6. Imani Abdul-Haqq gives comments


7. Dr Sulayman Nyang gives keynote


8. Dr Nyang emphasizes the importance of our sorority


9. Zarinah Shakir is part of the panel


10. Br Sabah El Din Karam is part of the panel
11. Imani Abdul-Haqq receives academic honor
12. Sumaiyah Yates receives academic honor

13. Wakilat Kasumu receives academic honor
14. Audience listens intently


15. Sorority favorites are recognized

16. Sorority favorites say G-Chiii!
17. Khalid Yates is a Honey of Note

 


18. A good time was enjoyed by all

19. Visit our website
at www.gammagammachi.org


20. Christi Bristol Bey receives recognition for
service on board


21. Kimberly Harper receives recognition for service on board

22. Kesha Abdul-Mateen receives
Spirit of Gamma Award
23. Christi Bristol Bey receives Spirit of Gamma Award


24. Kimberly Harper receives Spirit of Gamma Award


25. Sumaiyah Yates receives Six Pillars Awards
26. Imani Abdul-Haqq receives Six Pillars Award
27. Audience pays close attention


28. Br Karam gives comments before
offering closing duah
29. Soror Christi is flanked by aunt and mother
30. Soror Rasheeda (center) and two of our guests

31. Soror Kesha with Asima, the first legacy
born since sorority's founding
32. New soror Joy'el listens closely
33. Sorors close with sorority song

34. Sorors enjoy the sorority song

 


35. Sorors Yasmin, Tahira, and Kim with
guest Aadam Abdul-Alim


36. Ending a wonderful evening

Photo credits: Saleem Abdul-Mateen, Noor's Designs, Jim Collins

The following awards were presented at the 2007 Awards Program:

Gamma Givers-recognizes individuals who belong to our frequent donors circle

Most Frequent Gamma Givers-Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Fain, Jr., Morristown, Tennessee

Gamma Honeys of Note-recognizes husbands who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support and advance the sorority

Academic Honors-recognize sorors who have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average since induction

Sorority Favorites-awards presented to sorors selected for their special characteristics that have helped to advance the sorority

Gamma Gamma Chi National Writing Competition-presented to winners of the annual National Writing Competition

Board of Directors Service-presented to members of the Board of Directors for their outstanding service to and leadership for the sorority

Spirit of Gamma Service-presented to up to three sorors per year for outstanding service to the sorority in several critical areas of need

Six Pillars-the highest award that a soror can earn for demonstrating significant personal growth and giving exemplary service to the sorority

 

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