Donald W. Solanas Jr. Lifetime Service to Acacia Award

The Donald W. Solanas Jr. Award is the highest honor granted by Acacia Fraternity to recognize a lifetime of exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to the Fraternity. Named in memory of Brother Donald W. Solanas Jr., whose devotion and commitment set an enduring example, this award celebrates individuals who have made a sustained impact on Acacia over the course of their lives.

Recipients of the Solanas Award exemplify Acacia’s values through decades of leadership, mentorship, and unwavering support for the Fraternity’s mission. The award acknowledges those whose contributions extend beyond routine involvement, honoring brothers who have demonstrated extraordinary vision, loyalty, and service that shaped the growth and strength of Acacia for generations to come.

2015
Donald W. Solanas Jr., Louisiana State ’68

2018
Gerald “Jerry” C. Cook, Shippensburg ’66

2022
William “Bill” A. Utic, Cornell ’74