Celebrating Founder’s Day
Achievement Week is a Nationally Mandated Program of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. It was originally designed by Brother Carter G. Woodson to “promote the study of Negro life and history”, and began even before Negro History Week (now Black History Month).
Omega Psi Phi’s Achievement Week is observed in November of each year and is designed to seek out and give due recognition to those individuals at the local and international levels who have made a noteworthy contribution toward improving the quality of life for African Americans.
A High School Essay Contest is to be held in conjunction with Achievement Week.
Objectives of the Observance
- To focus attention on outstanding achievement, not only by giving appropriate recognition to those who have achieved, but also by stimulating others to gain even higher eminence.
- To implement our democratic way of life by emphasizing that all people must be judged by their accomplishments and their service to mankind, regardless of nationality, religion, or race.
- To raise the prestige of Omega by providing a worthwhile project to which our chapter may direct its energies; this united effort should stimulate and enrich the communities where Omega Psi Phi Chapters are located.
PRIOR ACHIEVEMENT WEEK FLYERS
UPCOMING ACHIEVEMENT WEEK EVENTS
Achievement Week Award Links
The Tau Pi Achievement Week Program recognizes local individuals who have contributed to community uplift. Below are the applications that will be considered for the chapter’s awardee.
Please click the Award Type Image below to download the following: (1) Award Details, (2) Scoring Rubric, (3) Application.
Deadline for application submission is October 17, 2025, at 5 p.m. Email submissions to shawnchev@gmail.com.
International Essay Contest
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is pleased to announce its 2025 annual International High School Essay Contest. As an element of the Annual International Achievement Week Observance, we invite high school seniors to participate in our annual High School Essay Scholarship contest.
“In a World Power by Artificial Intelligence, What Does It Mean to Lead with Integrity and Purpose?“
Eligibility & Rules:
High school seniors are invited to participate in our annual essay contest, part of the International Achievement Week Observance. This contest provides an opportunity for students to showcase their writing, critical thinking, and leadership while competing for scholarships.
Chapter Scholarships:
1st Place – $500
2nd Place – $300
3rd Place – $200
Key Details:
- Open to all college-bound high school seniors.
- Essays must be original, 700–750 words, type-written, and double-spaced.
- AI-generated content is prohibited – submissions will be checked with detection software.
- Entries must include a title page with student’s name, home address, school name and address, student email, and contest/chapter information.
- Deadline to submit: October 17, 2025.
- Essays will be judged on development of topic, logical progression, readability, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Timeline:
Essay Submission Deadline: October 17, 2025
Winners Announced: Prior to the Tau Pi Awards Banquet on 11/15/2025. Winners will be awarded at the banquet.