Chapter History

The ZTA Northern Virginia (NOVA) Alumnae Chapter was chartered on March 14, 1949 based on the ideals of sisterhood and service, and today continues to intensify friendships while serving its community.

Since 1984, the NOVA Chapter has been the recipient of the Alumnae Crown Chapter Award for chapter excellence in areas of programming, service and collegiate involvement.

Our chapter has also been recognized by National Council at past International Conventions with the following awards:
1984: Betty McGehee Schuessler Award
2016: Alumnae Service 1st Runner Up
2016: Founder's Club
2016: Helping Hands Award
2018-National Council Special Recognition Award
2018-Helping Hands Award

Certificate of Merit Honorees - The Certificate of Merit is given by the Fraternity to a sister who has had 7 years of significant post college service to ZTA.

Nelia M.
Lynne B.
Fran V.
Cheryl D.
Vicki G.
Laurie P.
Missy W.
Laura F.
Jodi G.
Susie D.
Carolyn W.
Kelli S.
Lanee A.
Erin K.
Karla N.

Honor Ring - The Honor Ring is the highest individual honor granted by the Fraternity and is presented to alumnae who have rendered sustained and outstanding service to the Fraternity at both the local and national level.

Fran V.
Vicki G.
Laura F.
Meredith B.
Erin B.

Virginia Zeta Day Awards

2020

Major Donor to the Foundation

Alumnae Programming Award

Alumnae Membership 10% Increase 2019-2020

Zeta Lady-Eileen Campbell

2019

Major Donor to the Foundation

District President Award

Zeta Lady-Karla N.

2018

Major Donor to the Foundation
Chapter Programming Award
Zeta Lady-Kelli S.

2017

Major Donor to the Foundation
Zeta Lady - Eileen C.

2016

District President's Award
Programming Award
Major Donor to the Foundation
Membership Increase Award
Zeta Lady - Eileen C.

2015

District President's Award
Major Donor to the Foundation
Zeta Lady - Susie D.

2014

Major Donor to the Foundation
Zeta Lady - Erin F.

2013

Programming Award
Distinguished Member Award - Rachel P
Zeta Lady - Rachel P

2012

District President's Award
Membership Achievement Award
Major Donor to the Foundation

2011

Membership Achievement Award
Membership Increase Award
Major Donor to the Foundation
Zeta Ladies - Rachel P & Fran V.

The NOVA Chapter takes pride in its service to the community. Did you know that the ZTA NFL Think Pink program was started in October 1999 by our chapter? Read more about our chapter's philanthropy projects.

As an active member of the Northern Virginia Alumnae Panhellenic Association (NVAPA), ZTA recently served as President of the NVAPA. The NOVA chapter shares the responsibilities of membership with the Western Fairfax Alumnae Chapter.

Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter members have served and are currently serving as ZTA National Officers in the positions of District President IIIB, Province President IIIB and IIIG, National Alumnae Programming Chair, National Fraternity Education Chair, Government Relations Chair, ZTAF NFL Think Pink Chairman and Director National Housing Corporation.

For additional information, visit our membership page or contact us to learn more about our chapter. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events.