Photo by: Christopher Record/Davidson College
Odo Awarded Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at Commencement
5/17/2022 12:34:00 PM | Football
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson College presents two awards during each year's commencement ceremony – one to a graduating senior, the other to someone outside the student body. At this year's 2022 Commencement, The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award was given to football scholar-athlete Chibuike "ChiChi" Odo.
"ChiChi is the most connected, involved, and personable scholar-athlete I have ever coached," Davidson Football head coach Scott Abell said. "I would be hard-pressed to find an individual on campus who hasn't had a genuine conversation or positive interaction with him.
"ChiChi's volunteer service, character, and spiritual qualities only touch the surface of the impact he has made during his time at Davidson and foreshadow the massive impact he will make on the world as he graduates. ChiChi has a servant's heart, loves people, and is committed to excellence in everything that he does."
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recognize college graduates and members of the college community of noble character who have acted as humble servants to others by putting service of others before self-interest and recognize fine spiritual qualities practically applied to daily living, usually going to persons who have given unselfish service without due recognition.
Odo builds relationships and pours his positivity into the lives of those around him through his internships, including one last summer with a local church. He was involved in planning weekly events, coordinating service opportunities, and concluded the summer by leading a full Sunday service.
Odo is also the president of Davidson's Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a lead volunteer at the Ada Jenkins Center, which services underprivileged youth and their families in our local community. On top of that, he was named to the 2021 All-State Good Hands Team, which selects college athletes from around the country that make the strongest impact in their local communities. Odo has also led two service/mission trips to Costa Rica of Spring Break.
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan awards are presented annually at more than 70 colleges and universities in the American South. The award was first presented at Vanderbilt in 1925 by the membership of the New York Southern Society in honor of its founder, and by 1934 it was being presented at thirteen southern institutions, including Davidson College.
"ChiChi is the most connected, involved, and personable scholar-athlete I have ever coached," Davidson Football head coach Scott Abell said. "I would be hard-pressed to find an individual on campus who hasn't had a genuine conversation or positive interaction with him.
"ChiChi's volunteer service, character, and spiritual qualities only touch the surface of the impact he has made during his time at Davidson and foreshadow the massive impact he will make on the world as he graduates. ChiChi has a servant's heart, loves people, and is committed to excellence in everything that he does."
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recognize college graduates and members of the college community of noble character who have acted as humble servants to others by putting service of others before self-interest and recognize fine spiritual qualities practically applied to daily living, usually going to persons who have given unselfish service without due recognition.
Odo builds relationships and pours his positivity into the lives of those around him through his internships, including one last summer with a local church. He was involved in planning weekly events, coordinating service opportunities, and concluded the summer by leading a full Sunday service.
Odo is also the president of Davidson's Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a lead volunteer at the Ada Jenkins Center, which services underprivileged youth and their families in our local community. On top of that, he was named to the 2021 All-State Good Hands Team, which selects college athletes from around the country that make the strongest impact in their local communities. Odo has also led two service/mission trips to Costa Rica of Spring Break.
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan awards are presented annually at more than 70 colleges and universities in the American South. The award was first presented at Vanderbilt in 1925 by the membership of the New York Southern Society in honor of its founder, and by 1934 it was being presented at thirteen southern institutions, including Davidson College.
2026 Davidson Football Spring Zoom Call
Thursday, March 19
WEEK 12: Coaches Corner with Head Coach Saj Thakkar presented by Atrium Health.
Tuesday, November 18
WEEK 11: Coaches Corner with Head Coach Saj Thakkar presented by Atrium Health.
Tuesday, November 11
DC Football The Final Push, A Gridiron Club Check (11-04-25)
Friday, November 07
