The Purpose of Achievement Week
International Achievement Week is a mandated program of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. that was originally designed to promote the study of African American life and history. National Achievement Week began at the 1920 Grand Conclave in Nashville, TN. Brother Carter G. Woodson inspired the idea. In 1927 at Bro. Carter G. Woodson’s urging the fraternity made National Negro Achievement Week an annual observance. In 1976 this commemoration evolved into Black History Month. The Achievement Week Program recognizes those individuals at the local and national levels who have made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for African Americans.
Achievement Week and Recognitions - The Achievement Week and Recognitions Committee shall assist chapter members in the planning and implementation of each National Achievement Week Program. Our Committee shall also assist and coordinate the selection of Brothers and members of our community who should be recognized for noteworthy achievements and may also recommend for recognition such chapter and community projects or programs as the Committee may deem necessary.Chairman: Brother Curtis Hollie, Jr.
Committee Members:
Brother Edwin Harmon II
Brother David Bonner
Brother Rayfus Gary
Brother Trevor Talbert
Brother Kelly Miller
Brother Paul Forbes
Brother Randolph Chestang IV
Brother Leroy Ross
Brother Jermaine Coleman
Brother Jerome Smith
Brother Sam Chisolm
Brother Paul Douglas
Brother Willie Hassell
Brother Rayfus Gary
Sigma Mu Mu Achievement Week November 9-17, 2024
Theme:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity: Providing Uplift to local, National and Rural Communities
- AW Week Brunch – Sat, November 9, 2024 Belmont Country Club 11:30 am – 3:00 pm. (Register)
- Adopt-A-Highway - Sat, November 16, 2024 8:00 – 10:00 am; Sterling, VA (Axes and O's Parking Lot)
- Charles R. Drew Blood Drive – Sat, November 16, 2024 11:00 – 4:00 pm.
- Reclamation Event – Fri, November 15, 2024, 7:30 - 9:30 pm; Bungalow Lakehouse; 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, Virginia 20165.
- Worship Service - Sun, November 17, 2023 10:30 – 12:00am; Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 2516 Squirrel Hill Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171.
*Founders’ Day – Sun, November 17, 2024; Howard University (Dedication Ceremony: Crampton Auditorium).
Important Dates (Meetings, deadlines, Training, etc.):
The Chapter Essay Contest winners must be submitted to the District NLT midnight , Friday, December 17, 2024.
2024 Achievement Week
Achievement Week Dates: November 9-17, 2024
International Achievement Week Theme: "Omega Men Building a Better Society with Friendship as the Foundation"
2024 High School Essay Topic:
What do you feel is the Greatest Impact Social Media is making On Mental Health and Why is it Important to Address this issue?
What do you feel is the Greatest Impact Social Media is making On Mental Health and Why is it Important to Address this issue?
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Sigma Mu Mu Chapter 2022-2023 Achievement Week Awardees
2021 Citizen Of The Year
Brian Mitchell
Citizen Of The Year
2021 Colonel Charles D. Young Military Leadership Award
Brother Curtis O. Hollie, Jr.
Colonel Charles D. Young Military Leadership Award Recipient
2021 Community Partner Of The Year
Your Content Goes HereThe Burg Family
Community Partner Of The Year Receipient
2021 Founders' Lifetime Achievement Award
Your Content Goes HereBrother Robert Myles Jr.
Founders' Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
2021 Keynote Speaker
Brother James E. Clyburn
Keynote Speaker
2021 Guest Speaker
Brother Dr. Andrew A. Ray
Guest Speaker
2021 Superior Service Award
Brother Derrick Clarke
Superior Service Award
Become an Achievement Week Sponsor
Title Sponsor
- Private or corporate patron contributes tax-deductible donation of $2,000 to Operation Uplift, and Sigma Mu Mu Chapter’s business partner. For this contribution, the patron receives six (6) complimentary tickets to the Achievement Week Brunch, a product table, ten (10) minutes of presentation time to attendees of Achievement Week, full-page electronic journal advertisements, electronic program title, commercial spots and promotional (table) giveaways.
Royal Sponsor
- Private or corporate patron contributes tax-deductible donation of $1,000 to Operation Uplift Foundation, and Sigma Mu Mu Chapter’s partner. For this contribution, the patron receives four (4) complimentary tickets to the Achievement Week Brunch, a product table, five (5) minutes of presentation time to attendees of Achievement Week, a full-page electronic journal advertisement, electronic program title, and promotional (table) giveaways.
Purple Sponsor
- Private or corporate patron contributes tax-deductible donation of $500 to Operation Uplift Foundation, and Sigma Mu Mu Chapter’s business partner. For this contribution, the patron receives two (2) complimentary tickets to the Achievement Week Brunch, a product table, and a half-page electronic journal advertisement.
Gold Sponsor
- Private or corporate patron contributes tax-deductive donation of $300 to the Operation Uplift Foundation, and Sigma Mu Mu Chapter’s business partner. For this contribution, the patron receives a product table and two (2) complimentary tickets.
Electronic Journal Full Page Sponsor
- Private or corporate patron contributes tax-deductible donation of $200 to Operation Uplift Foundation, and Sigma Mu Mu Chapter’s business partner. For this contribution, the patron receives a full-page electronic advertisement and two (2) complimentary tickets.
Electronic Journal Half Page Sponsor
- Private or corporate patron contributes tax-deductible donation of $175 to Operation Uplift Foundation, and Sigma Mu Mu Chapter’s business partner. For this contribution, the patron receives a half-page electronic advertisement.