William Smith, Education, Culture & Society Professor, was presented with two of the four mostprestigious awards given out at the 12th District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Thisis particularly notable since no one has received two at the same time. Dr. Smithpreviously received the Omega Man of the Year in 2011. Since winning these regionalawards (Montana, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, California, Seattle, Oregon, and Alaska), hehas been nominated for the International Awards which will be given out in July.

The 12th District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s Citizen of the Year is selected each year from outstanding citizens nominated for unusual contributionsto humanity. The nominee is a person of local/regional/national recognition acclaimedby a significant segment of society for outstanding contributions to the welfare ofhumankind. The 12th District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s winner is nominatedfor the International award.

The 12th District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s Superior Service Award is be given to a member who has demonstrated outstanding contributions and sustainedconcern for the activities of his chapter, his District and to the Fraternity. The12th District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s winner is nominated for the Internationalaward.