Alumni Societies

The alumni society program, unveiled at Convention 2005, is Omega Phi Alpha’s way to recognize and honor those alumni who continue to live the cardinal principles each day of their lives, years after their formal initiation into the sorority.

The alumni society induction is performed at every national convention.

Created by Susan Terzian Award recipients Sheila Beazley Bush Driller (Epsilon) and Ann DeMatteo (Beta), the alumni society induction ceremony is conducted to honor members who have reached milestone anniversaries of their activation date—when they became members.

Celebrating from their activation date recognizes their lifelong membership in Omega Phi Alpha, by including years of active collegiate membership as well as years of alum membership.

10 years

Topaz Society

25 years

Sapphire Society

40 years

Diamond Society

Alumni who have reached one of these milestones and who are able to attend the next national convention or alumni societies induction event should reach out to the alumni membership director to schedule their induction.

Alumni who have been inducted into an alumni society are eligible to add a jewel to their alumni pin to reflect their society membership.

  • 10 years: Topaz Society, symbolized with a blue topaz stone
  • 25 years: Sapphire Society, symbolized with a dark blue sapphire stone
  • 40 years: Diamond Society, symbolized with a diamond stone

Recipients of the sorority’s highest honor, the Susan Terzian Award, are recognized by the placement of a single, classically beautiful pearl on their alum pin.

Interested in joining the Alumni Societies?

Reach out to our alumni engagement coordinator to get information on upcoming inductions.