Undergraduate Awards
Ted A. Scharfenstein Vice Archon of the Year
Recognizing the most outstanding vice archon in the nation, this award is named for Ted Scharfenstein of the Beta Beta Chapter at Florida Southern College, who served Pi Kappa Phi in numerous roles, including nine years on the National Council and a term as National President. His service first began in the traveling counselor role, now known as leadership consultant. Through this role, he found a passion for recruitment and expansion, one that he brought into his many years of service to the Fraternity. His vision for the trajectory of Pi Kappa Phi is what all brothers, and especially all vice archons, should strive for.
This individual must excel in pre-initiating, initiating and maintaining membership that exceeds the IFC standards on their respective campus, and recognize that recruitment and retention are what keep Pi Kappa Phi strong.
2024 Recipient
Colin Marandino, Alpha Lambda (Mississippi)
Colin recruited the largest associate class throughout all of Pi Kappa Phi in the fall of 2024 – 91 men. Colin recognizes the importance of recruitment in sustaining not only his chapter, but also the national Fraternity. By recruiting exceptional men, he has set a new standard for future leaders of his chapter and has established Pi Kappa Phi as a true leader on his campus.
