AWARD LIST

Begin Preparations NOW to enter one, or all, of the NAJA Awards. Once a Chapter has won an award for a project, it cannot be re-submitted for three years. Full details on the awards categories are found on the NAJA website: www.najanet.org ; (JA Members Only – Login); Username: najaweb; password: chapters (Awards Info & Entry Forms).

DEALINE: July 1

1. Award of Excellence (1975) – The Award of Excellence is given to Chapters deemed excellent in all areas of Junior Auxiliary work. The award is presented by the NAJA President.
2. Presidents Award (1982) – The Presidents Award is given to recognize Chapters that have continued to serve their community while overcoming great obstacles and/or adverse circumstances. This award is presented by the NAJA Ex-Officio and is purchased by the Junior Auxiliary of Columbia, MS.

DEADLINE: March 1

1. Louise Eskridge Crump Child Welfare Award (1962)– Presented to Chapters, by population, in recognition of new or old project which is judged to be outstanding in its contributions to the well-being of a child, children or family.
2. Norma DeLong Education Award (1983) – Presented to Chapters, by population categories, for outstanding Chapter Education programs and/or projects.
3. National Focus Awards (1988) – Presented to Chapters, by population categories, who sponsor outstanding projects pertaining to the National Focus. There are two National Focus Awards categories.
4. Public Relations Award (1989) – Presented to Chapters, by population categories, in recognition of outstanding public relations promoting either a SERVICE PROJECT or a successful FINANCE PROJECT (or both) thought the media.
5. Martha Wise Award (1970) – Presented to Chapters, by population categories, for an outstanding NEW project initiated during the year. Start planning the project that will be submitted.
6. Betty W. Robbins Volunteer-of-the –Year Award (1995) – Presented to one recipient per Region per year in recognition of those Associate or Life members who exemplify the distinguished volunteer commitment of 1992-93 Association President Betty Robbins.
7. MAG (2005)– Presented to Chapters by population categories, for an outstanding NEW project by the entire Provisional Class that exemplifies the spirit of JA to the community. The Project must be new to the Chapter and be completed with in the fiscal Chapter year.
8. Efficiency Award – The executive Director presents the Efficiency Award to Chapters in recognition of punctuality and administrative excellence.