Section 1. Best Retention Award.

a. The chapter award for retention was computed based on the following criteria:
- (1) Chapter strength was determined based on the average strength for the award year. This figure was derived from the semi-annual meeting reports.
- (2) Life members were subtracted from each chapter's average strength. This gave a baseline membership for computing the renewal percentage.
- (3) The total amount of chapter renewals was computed based on the monthly rebate reports
b. The total chapter renewals are then divided by the average chapter membership strength to give the percentage of chapter renewals.
c. Determination of award nominees: The committee nominated all active chapters that met a 90 percent or higher renewal rate.
d. Award Winner: The Chapter with the highest resultant percentage.

Section 2. Best Recruiting Award.

a. The chapter award for recruiting was computed based on the following criteria:
- (1) Chapter strength was determined based on the average strength for the award year. This figure was derived from the semi-annual meeting reports.
- (2) This gave a baseline membership for computing the new member percentage. The total amount of new members for each chapter was computed based on the monthly rebate report.
- (3) The total new members by chapter are then divided by the average chapter membership strength to give the percentage of chapter new members.
b. Determination for award nominees: The committee nominated all active chapters that met a 50 percent or higher new member rate.
c. Award Winner: The Chapter with the highest resultant percentage.

Section 3. Highest Recruiting Award.

a. The chapter award for highest recruiting was computed based on the highest amount of new members as computed from the monthly rebate reports.
b. Determination for award nominees: The committee nominated all active chapters that recruited 10 or more new members.
c. Award Winner: The Chapter with the greatest number of new members.

Section 4. Overall Best Chapter for Recruiting and Retention.

a. The chapter award for recruiting and retention was computed based on the following criteria:
- (1) The chapter has been nominated for an award in any of the award categories of recruitment, retention or highest recruitment.
- (2) Each chapter is then ranked within each of the three award categories.
b. Determination for award nominees: The award is based on the lowest combined ranking total.
c. Award Winner: The Chapter with the highest combined ranking.

Section 5. Overall Best Region for Recruitment and Retention.

a. The region award for recruitment and retention was computed based on the following criteria:
- i. The region must have three active chapters and must have a qualifying chapter in each of the award categories of recruitment, retention or highest recruitment.
- ii. Each region is then ranked within each of the three award categories.
b. Determination for award nominees: The award is based on the lowest combined ranking total.
c. Award Winner: The Region with the highest combined ranking.

Section 6. Best Professional Development Program.

a. The President's Award for Professional Development was determined from review of the chapter minutes on the depth of the subject discussed.
b. Award Winner: The Chapter was selected for conducting the best professional development program during the award year.

Section 7. Community Affairs Award for Donations.

a. The award for community affairs for donations was determined from a review of the minutes for all active chapters and the total amount donated by the chapter members. (In the past, we have used total monies donated.)
b. Award Winner: The Chapter which contributed the most financial assistance to their community throughout the award year.

Section 8. Community Affairs Award for Services.

a. The award for community affairs for donations was determined from a review of the minutes for all active chapters. The Awards Committee reviewed all chapter minutes for the award year that contained information regarding the community services performed.
b. Award Winner: The Chapter with the best community services program during the award year.

Section 9. Community Affairs Award for Sustaining Programs.

a. The award for community affairs for sustaining programs was determined from a review of the minutes for all active chapters. The Awards Committee reviewed all chapter minutes for the award year that contained information regarding any sustaining community services program.
b. Award Winner: The Chapter with the best community sustaining services program during the award year.

Section 10. Best Web Site Award.

a. The awards for the best web site are determined by the currency and relevancy of the information and easy and speeds of use kept up for the whole awards year. Other considerations are the ease of navigation and appearance. Consider the three click rule.
b. The committee votes on the sites and recommends the winner for the best chapter site.

11. National President's Award.

Awarded by the USAWOA President to an individual or group for accomplishments for the U.S. Army, the Warrant Officer Corps and/or USAWOA.

Section 12. Chapter Longevity Awards. .

a. Streamers are awarded to chartered chapters of the USAWOA for loyal service. This recognition is for the significant efforts to the United States Army, the Warrant Officer Corps, USAWOA and the surrounding military communities.
b. The committee recommends these award streamers to chapters in 5-year increments starting with the year the chapter was chartered by USAWOA. (Example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, etc.)

13. The Virginia M. Holcombe Memorial Award for Warrant Officer Spouse of the Year.

Nominated by any member through the USAWOA channels to the Awards Committee Chairman. Must be in the proper format and provide adequate justification. Nominations are voted on by the committee members.

Section 14. The Albert Holcombe Memorial Award for Warrant Officer of the Year.

Section 15. The Don Hess Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nominated by any member to the National Secretary who will forward it to the National Board of Directors. This award is to recognize that member who has devoted a majority of their time promoting and supporting the USAWOA. The minimum time of membership for consideration is 10 continuous years as a member in good standing.

NOTE: In some categories not all awards will be awarded each year.