Achievement Week 2020: “Omega Men Ushering in Social Change”
National Achievement Week is a mandated program of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Inc., that was originally designed to promote the study of African American life and history. Its beginnings date back to the 1920 Grand Conclave in Nashville. It was at this Conclave that Brother Carter G. Woodson inspired the overall idea. In 1927, at his urging, the Fraternity made National Negro Achievement Week an annual observance. In 1976, this commemoration evolved into Black History Month. Presently, the Achievement Week Program is used to recognize those individuals at the local and national levels who have made significant contributions towards improving the quality of life for African Americans.
As we approach the 109th anniversary of the birth of our illustrious organization, The Super Chapter encourages you to attend our Achievement Week program titled “Omega Men Ushering in Social Change”. Our Achievement Week committee has been tirelessly at work planning these events to recognize the contributions of some OWTstanding members of the Prince George’s County community as well as acknowledging the stellar work of those within our Chapter.
Our awardees for the occasion are as follows:
Citizen Awards:
Student Athlete of the Year – Mr. Michael Woods
Citizen of the Year – Mrs. Molette Green
Religious Leader of the Year – Pastor Bro. Brian King, Greater Bethesda Church
Educator of the Year – Dr. Charlene Dukes
Chapter Awards:
Omega Man of the Year – Bro. Eric Fields, Former Keeper of Records and Seal
Founders’ Award – Bro. Brian K. Long
Superior Service Award – Bro. Tiresias McCall
Other Speakers:
Guest Speaker: Del. Jay Walker, (26th Legislative District, Maryland)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Monica E. Goldson, CEO, Prince George’s County Public Schools