This certificate is a national award presented at Zeta Day or other special events. Names and qualifications of those recommended for the Alumnae Certificate of Merit are presented to National Council for consideration at their fall meeting. The vote of National Council is required for approval. The alumna must have been out of school for seven years and have a minimum of seven years of significant post-collegiate service.

Silver Spring, MD ZTA Winners

• Nell Stoval (1967)
• Arlene Sherburne (1969)
• Ann Yeamans (1971)
• Mary Jane Cioccio (1974)
• Bev Bailey (1977)
• Deane Evans (1977)
• Marie Lyon (1982)
• Jane Smith (1986)
• Judy Erickson (1989)
• Roxanne Wood (1991)
• Clarice Ewing (1993)
• Marcia Allen (1997)
• Tina Maxwell (2000)
• Susan Kenney (2002)
• Kathy Laudewin (2004)
• Jannah Hobday (2008)
• Janel Jauntirans(2009)
• Becky Escario (2010)