The League is gearing up to present national awards at the annual convention. The nomination forms with descriptions of all awards were mailed to all chapter and division presidents, secretaries and awards chairs and are available online here. If you have questions, email awards@iwla.org. Most nominations require division endorsement prior to submission to the national office. The deadline for submitting nominations to the national office via email (use the email address above) is June 1, 2025 (postmarked by this date if submitted by U.S. Mail).

Awards and quantities offered include:

  • 54 Founders (1)
  • Hall of Fame (5)
  • Honor Roll (10)
  • Conservation (12)
  • Outdoor Ethics (6)
  • Save Our Streams (6)
  • Shooting Sports (6)
  • Arthur R. Thompson – Division conservation program (1)
  • James Lawton Childs – Chapter conservation program (2)
  • Robert C. O’Hair – Chapter youth program (2)
  • Thelma “Pete” Reed – Up-and-coming leader (1)
  • Outdoor America’s Future – Up-and-coming youth/student member (1)
  • Best Division Newsletter (1)
  • Best Chapter Newsletter (2)
  • Best Website – Chapter and Division (1 each)
  • Best Chapter Membership Recruitment and Retention (1)