Omicron Delta Kappa Senior of the Year Award

Since the 1920s, the University of Pittsburgh chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, has recognized one recently graduated or graduating senior who exemplifies leadership of exceptional quality and versatility.

The award recipient is recognized at the Senior Distinguished Awards Convocation in April. Additionally, the award recipient will have their name engraved on a stone in the ODK Leadership Walk between the Cathedral of Learning and Heinz Memorial Chapel.

Purpose:

• Recognize a student for meritorious leadership and extracurricular activities;
• Recognize a student who has developed as a whole person, both as a member of the Pitt community and as a prospective contributor to the greater world;
• Recognize a student who encompasses ODK’s Leadership Values: Collaboration, Inclusivity, Integrity, Scholarship, and Service;
• Recognize the type of student who the University aspires to produce.

Application

The application to apply for this award will be open from January 12 to February 9. You can view the application and apply here.

2026 Omicron Delta Kappa Senior of the Year Award Finalists