The Panhellenic experience is shaped by women who lead with vision, collaboration and a commitment to enhancing the sorority experience. Through their service, these women strengthen not only their own chapters, but their entire sorority communities. 

Kappa Delta is proud to recognize five exceptional collegians as the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Panhellenic Leadership Award. First presented in 2023, this award honors undergraduate members who have demonstrated outstanding Panhellenic leadership through service on their College Panhellenic executive boards, committees and programs, as well as through initiatives and involvement that positively impact their sorority/fraternity communities. 

Meet the 2026 recipients of the Kappa Delta Outstanding Panhellenic Leadership Award. 

Lindsay Burns, Gamma Delta-East Tennessee State  

Lindsay Burns

Lindsay Burns served as Panhellenic Vice President of programming and Panhellenic primary recruitment guide at East Tennessee State University. She also served Kappa Delta as vice president-events and programming and participated on several chapter committees. 

Through her Panhellenic role, Lindsay organized programs including a self-defense seminar and a women’s empowerment workshop designed to uplift and encourage sorority women across campus. 

ETSU’s director of fraternity and sorority life said, “She embodies what it means to live out what is honorable, beautiful and highest.” 

Sarah Carter, Theta Xi-North Carolina/Wilmington 

Sarah Carter

Sarah Carter served as Panhellenic vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion and president at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Within Kappa Delta, she served as Homecoming chair, director of philanthropy and community service and on several chapter committees. 

During her time on the Panhellenic executive board, Sarah worked to increase access to and visibility of Panhellenic scholarships and implemented a dedicated recruitment position to better support the Panhellenic community. As VP-DEI, she created events and programming that encouraged members to see diversity, equity and inclusion as tangible and actionable within their everyday chapter experiences. 

“Sarah is a dedicated student leader. She is reliable, consistent and has a team spirit,” the UNCW director of fraternity and sorority life shared. “She prioritizes common good and worked hard to create shared responsibility among the chapters and her executive team.” 

Kylie Crook, Delta Iota-Murray State  

Kylie Crook

Kylie Crook served as a recruitment counselor, Panhellenic vice president of administration and a two-term Panhellenic president at Murray State University. Within Kappa Delta, she served as director of collegiate facilities, director of member education, an A&S Board representative and International Women’s Friendship Month chair. 

As Panhellenic president, Kylie prioritized building relationships throughout the community by attending chapter and Panhellenic events and serving as a consistent resource for members and leaders alike. She also worked to strengthen connections between advisors, faculty and the Panhellenic community. 

The Murray State director of student life shared, “Kylie has been a dedicated and impactful leader during her time serving Murray State University’s Panhellenic. Her leadership has contributed to a positive environment, growth within the organization and the successful advancement of its goals.” 

Isabella Marsco, Alpha Iota-California/Los Angeles 

Isabella Marsco

At UCLA, Isabella Marsco served as Panhellenic vice president of membership (external). Within Kappa Delta, she served as vice president-learning and development, director of scholarship, an accountability and support (A&S) board representative and on several committees. 

During her time on the Panhellenic executive board, Isabella focused on deepening meaningful collaboration within the Panhellenic community while building a more unified and supportive sorority experience across campus. She advocated for a more equitable and inclusive recruitment process and helped redevelop recruitment counselor policies and programming to create a more values-driven recruitment experience. 

“Isabella was one of the most selfless leaders I have ever met,” shared the UCLA Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life advisor. “She was always stepping in when support was needed.” 

Audrey McGrath, Eta Zeta-North Florida 

Audrey McGrath

Audrey McGrath served as Panhellenic vice president of programming and president at University of North Florida. She also served Kappa Delta as director of scholarship and held several campus leadership roles through organizations like Order of Omega and Student Government. 

Throughout her time in Panhellenic leadership, Audrey helped facilitate a culture shift by aligning bylaws with NPC policy and removing unnecessary barriers and overbearing rules. Under her leadership, Panhellenic became a stronger resource and support system for chapters and members alike. 

Her chapter president said, “She demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment, dedicating her time and energy not only to CPH but also to her chapter and the campus community as a whole.” 

These women represent the very best of Panhellenic leadership through service, collaboration and a commitment to building stronger communities for others. Kappa Delta is proud to celebrate Lindsay, Sarah, Kylie, Isabella and Audrey for the lasting impact they have made on their campuses and within the Panhellenic community.