Since 1957, this award has been presented at each biennial convention to the outstanding chapter in the nation. The most prestigious award presented to Chapters is named for the first president of the Alpha Chapter. Chapters are eligible for this award by being selected for the Chapter Leadership Award. Presentations are made at the National Convention with the Leadership Awards Committee selecting the winner.
Past Founder’s Trophy Recipients
| 1959 | Alpha Zeta | Indiana University |
| 1961 | Omega | University of Arizona |
| 1963 | Alpha Zeta | Indiana University |
| 1965 | Alpha | Oklahoma State University |
| 1967 | Lambda | University of Arkansas |
| 1969 | Lambda | University of Arkansas |
| 1971 | Lambda | University of Arkansas |
| 1973 | Delta Gamma | University of Missouri, Rolla |
| 1975 | Delta Gamma | University of Missouri, Rolla |
| 1977 | Gamma Xi | University of Maryland |
| 1979 | Alpha Rho | Northeastern State University |
| 1981 | Gamma Xi | University of Maryland |
| 1983 | Gamma Phi | Stephen F. Austin State University |
| 1985 | Beta Omicron | Arizona State University |
| 1987 | Gamma Phi | Stephen F. Austin State University |
| 1989 | Alpha | Oklahoma State University |
| 1991 | Eta Omicron | James Madison University |
| 1993 | Gamma Nu | Florida State University |
| 1995 | Eta Omicron | James Madison University |
| 1997 | Alpha Omicron | Texas Tech University |
| 1999 | Alpha Omega | University of Pittsburgh |
| 2001 | Kappa Delta | Northwest Missouri State University |
| 2003 | Beta Omicron | Arizona State University |
| 2005 | Kappa Mu | University of Georgia |
| 2007 | Zeta Chi | University of South Carolina |
| 2009 | Alpha Beta | Butler University |
| 2011 | Pi | Auburn University |
| 2013 | Delta | University of Oklahoma |
| 2015 | Delta | University of Oklahoma |
| 2017 | Alpha Omega | University of Pittsburgh |
| 2019 | Beta Omicron | Arizona State University |
| 2021 | Iota Zeta | North Carolina A&T State University |
| 2023 | Nu Gamma | Robert Morris University |