Robin Lynn Young
Spirit Award Criteria
Prior to each Cluster II Conference, Nu Iota Omega sends notification to each chapter to submit an eligible candidate for the Robin Lynn Young Spirit Award. The criteria is as follows:
- Have outstanding leadership qualities
- Be reliable and dependable
- Have real vision and a sense of value
- Promote and demonstrate sisterly relations
- Exemplify and cultivate a spiritual sight
- Be involved in and committed to other civic organizations
- Be creative and talented
- Display a winning attitude
- Be an effective communicator
- Go above and beyond the call of duty
Robin Lynn Young Spirit Award
November 17, 1965 - July 3, 1999
The Robin Lynn Young Spirit Award is dedicated in remembrance of Robin Lynn Young. Robin was a dedicated and loyal member of Nu Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® She exemplified all the characteristics of a true Alpha Kappa Alpha woman. She had an enormous spirit. Her spirit was so illuminating and real; she inspired everyone she touched. She was a tremendous leader with vision and a sense of value. Robin modeled and promoted sisterly relations with vigor. She was creative, talented, committed to community service and possessed a win-win attitude.
Nu Iota Omega has vowed to continue the legacy that Robin left behind. We will spread her love and model her dedication to be of service to all mankind. We will take her drive and demeanor to fulfill our dreams, while making this world a better place one butterfly at a time.
Every chapter in Cluster II has someone who exudes these very special qualities and Nu Iota Omega acknowledges that special "Soror" each year during the Cluster II Conference.
Robin Lynn Young Year 2005 Recipient
Soror Sonja W. Garcia
Soror Robin Lynn Young soared around this blessed planet from 1965-1999 . . . much too short a time. Because of Robin's sweet spirit, her purposeful service to all mankind, the Nu Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha chose to honor her by giving an award in her name at every Cluster II Conference since her demise.
This year's recipient is no stranger to Cluster II. There is not enough space on this site to list all of her accomplishments. In her local chapter she established working and supportive relationships with residents of the public housing adjacent to their sorority property. On a national level she is a mentor and instructor of the Leadership Fellows Program from 2003-2005, She's a member of the Centennial Commission Committee charged with planning our 100th anniversary for the sorority.
In her community she is a gubernatorial appointed member of the USF Board of Trustee, Member of the Winter Garden Foundation, charged with preservation of the heritage, architecture and culture of the communities of West Orange County. She is also a member of the Nominating Committee, Chair and Corresponding Secretary, Tampa Chapter of the Links, 2003.
Because of her sweet, sweet spirit and her purposeful service to all mankind, Nu Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority presents the Robin Lynn Young Award to Soror Sonja W. Garcia.
