Cook in elite group
Todd Shelton | 6/30/2004 The 2004 NIC Award of Distinction was presented to only seven undergraduate men. William Christopher “Chris” Cook, Delta Phi Chapter Number I and Student Government Association President at Jacksonville State University, received the North-American Interfraternity Conference Award of Distinction at the group’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The Award of Distinction is presented to the top undergraduate fraternity men in the nation who exemplify the high ideals of fraternity life.
Cook, a member of the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees, was nominated by the school. His nomination described him as a man of “character, leadership, and dedication.” His leadership for his school, fraternity, and community is exemplary. In addition to his student government role, Cook serves the school’s Interfraternity Council as secretary/treasurer, and completed an internship with Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers.
Jacksonville State University President William Meehan commented that “Chris has earned the respect of his peers, the board of trustees, his fraternity brothers, and the community because his actions have demonstrated his strong values, high integrity, and character.”
In presenting the crystal trophy to Cook, NIC Executive Vice President Jon Williamson said that Cook has demonstrated that young leaders with a strong moral code and values can thrive within the fraternity environment and make a difference in the lives of other students. “He is wise beyond his years,” Williamson commented. “He deserves our recognition.”
The 2004 Award of Distinction was presented to only seven undergraduate men. Cook joins an elite group of winners since only ten awards have been presented in the previous three year history of the award.
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