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 2011 Recipient
(L) Geri Sims, (C) Denise Dickenson, (R) Lisa L. Brody
November 12, 2011. This year's recipient has been an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated since 1991. She is the current Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) Chairman.
Lisa Brody has served her chapter, Zeta Upsilon Omega as former Second Vice President, Parliamentarian, Co-Chair of the Debutante Committee, Chair of the By-Laws Committee, Ivy Leaf Reporter and numerous other committees including the 2006 Cluster II Conference, 2008 Regional Conference and served as Hodegos for the 2011 South Atlantic Regional Conference in Hollywood, Florida.
Lisa Brody's Community Service, Service Awards and Professional Achievements are extensive. She is a true sister delivering service to all mankind.
