RONALD REAGAN LEADERSHIP AWARD

Established in 2005 to commemorate the distinguished leadership of the late President Ronald Reagan, the NFRW Ronald Reagan Leadership Award honors a state president who provides extraordinary leadership and inspiration to her state Federation and to the NFRW. The award is presented every two years at the NFRW convention.

The 2007 award went to North Carolina FRW President Martha Jenkins, who was one of five finalists. She was announced the winner during the NFRW Awards Luncheon, Sunday, Sept. 30.

Since 2003, Jenkins has led the NCFRW in building communications with Republican legislators and the state GOP and enhancing public relations efforts. She also has been an unwavering proponent of the Jessica Lunsford Act, advocating its passage in the North Carolina legislature and working to bring the issue to a wider audience by appearing on programs such as “The O’Reilly Factor.” Jenkins was a finalist for the Reagan award in 2005.

The five finalists for 2007 are:

  Martha Jenkins, President, North Carolina FRW
  Kathy Pearson, President, Iowa FRW
  LaDonna Ryggs, President, South Carolina FRW
  Brenda Smith, President, Kansas FRW
  Noreen Thomas, President, Arizona FRW

The five finalists were selected based on overall leadership and initiation of new programs, increases in membership, participation in national programs, and excellence in public relations and campaign efforts.

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