Every two years at the biennial convention, the NFRW presents the following awards to recognize and honor excellence at the state and club levels:
- The Ronald Reagan Leadership Award honors a state president who provides extraordinary leadership, service and inspiration to her State Federation and to the NFRW.
- The Betty Heitman Awards for State Excellence are presented to states that demonstrate excellence, achievement or accomplishment in membership development, community relations, programs, campaign activities and state functions.
- The Club Achievement Awards are presented to clubs that demonstrate excellence in membership development, community relations, programs, campaign activities, leadership development and club functions.
- The Political & Campaign Awards are presented to states, clubs and members that log the top overall number of political and campaign hours and the top overall number of political and campaign phone calls in the two-year report period.
- The Public Relations Awards recognize outstanding achievements by states in their efforts to improve visibility and attract coverage of Federation activities.
- The Membership Awards are presented to states and clubs that demonstrate excellence in the area of membership development.
- The Caring for America Awards are presented to states and clubs that demonstrate excellence in community service and outreach.
- The Armed Services Awards recognize states and clubs that demonstrate excellence in supporting members of the U.S. Armed Services.
- The American Patriot Awards are presented to the member from each state who best demonstrates excellence in encouraging and increasing pride in and support of Americanism.
- The Literacy and Education Awards recognize outstanding achievement in advancing the Federation's literacy and education goals and initiatives.
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