2024 Chapter and Individual Awards
Awarded during the 129th Annual Convention, April 11 - April 14, 2024
Robert Ritchie Oration Awards for Joseph Rumbaugh Contest: This Contest is open to students in the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Classes in all public, parochial, and private schools. The Oration is presented without script or props. The winner proceeds to the National SAR Contest.
| 1st Place | Sponsoring Chapter | |
| Gavin Jernigan-Puett | San Antonio #4 Region 2 | Dist. #3 |
| 2nd Place | ||
| Dayana Abigail Rangel | Dallas #28 Region 4 | Dist. #6 |
| 3rd Place | ||
| Bonnie Leigh Meredith | Indpendence #40 Region 5 | Dist. #8 |
The Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award: This award is presented to an American History Teacher based on an Essay and Recommendation letters from peers, students, and supervisors.
| Winner - Elementary School: | Sponsoring Chapter | |
| none | ||
| Winner - Middle School: * | Sponsoring Chapter | |
| Gabriele Hiller (Creekside Park JH) | Freedom #38 | Dist. #8 |
| Winner - High School: | Sponsoring Chapter | |
| none | ||
| * Overall Texas Winner | ||
The H. Ross Perot Eagle Scout Scholarship Award: Given to an Eagle Scout who was passed by the Boy Scout Board. The applicant submits a scholarship application, four (4) generation chart, and a Five Hundred (500) Word Essay on the American Revolution.
| 1st Place | Sponsoring Chapter | |
| Ricardo N. Lazaro | San Antonio #4 | Dist. #3 |
| 2nd Place | ||
| Oliver Horton Burke | Dallas #2 | Dist. #6 |
| 3rd Place | ||
| Elliot Coveler | Paul Carrington #5 | Dist. #7 |
The JROTC Scholarship Award: Outstanding Cadets are chosen by their respective Unit Commanding Officers. The Cadets are nominated based on their outstanding leadership, Military Bearing and Good Citizenship.
| First place | ||
| Colton Wallek | Robert Rankin Chapter #62 | Dist. #8 |
| Second place | ||
| Ashly Vasquez | Freedom #38 | Dist. #8 |
| Third place | ||
| Kaden Michael Lyles | Athens #54 | Dist. #10 |
George S. & Stella M. Knight Scholarship Award: Given to a Junior or Senior High School Student who writes the best Five Hundred (500) Word Essay on an Event, Topic, Person, or Ideal associated with the American Revolution.
| 1st Place | Sponsoring Chapter | |
| Oliver Horton Burke | Dallas #2 | Dist. #6 |
| 2nd Place | ||
| David Liu | Paul Carrington #5 | Dist. #7 |
| 3rd Place | ||
| Mason R. Pinon | PineyWoods #51 | Dist. #8 |
The Texas SAR C. A. R. Scholarship Essay Awards: Given to Male and Female members of the Children of the American Revolution who write the best Four Hundred Fifty - Five Hundred (450-500) Word Essay on an Event, Topic, Person, or ideal on the Revolutionary Period as announced.
These awards are presented at the TSCAR State Convention.
| 1st Place | Sponsoring Chapter | |
| Reagan Elizabeth Meredith Pocahontas Society - T.S.C.A.R. |
Indepence #40 | Dist. #8 |
| 2nd Place | ||
| Oliver Horton Burke David Pendleton Society - T.S.C.A.R. |
Dallas #2 | Dist. #6 |
| 3rd Place | ||
| Caroline Kendall Jackson James Bates Society - T.S.C.A.R. |
Paul Carrington #5 | Dist. #7 |
| 4th Place | ||
| Brooke A. Walker Joel Terrell Society |
Maj. K.M. Van Zandt #6 | Dist. #5 |
The Texas Society SAR Dr. Robert S. Cohen and Dr. Jane Watkins Cohen 4-H Award: Given to a member of 4-H in Grades 9-12 who attends the Texas 4-H Roundup and enters the Public speaking Contest. This award is presented to the First Place Winner of the Contest who may be invited to present their speech at the Annual Youth Luncheon.
| Winner | Ryleigh Whitaker |
The James M. Looney Elementary School Poster Contest Award: This contest was developed to help stimulate interest in American History in support of the Texas School Fifth (5th) Grade Curriculum. The Posters are judged on artistic merit, creativity used to express the annual theme, originality of presentation, and show evidence of research done by the student.
| 1st Place | Sponsoring Chapter | |
| John Everett Humber | Cradle of Texas #33 | Dist. #7 |
| 2nd Place | ||
| Caleb Hein | Amb. Fletcher Warren #43 | Dist. #11 |
| 3rd Place | ||
| Royre Crawford | Dallas #2 | Dist. #6 |
| 4th Place | ||
| Jade Wheeler | Plano #37 | Dist. #6 |
| 5th Place | ||
| Olivia Vasquez | William Hightower #35 | Dist. #3 |
The Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest: This contest was developed to help stimulate interest in American History in support of the established Middle school curriculum. It is directed at students in the 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grades, depending in which year the American Revolution is taught in their educational system. The brochures are judged on content, creativity, and correctness.
| 1st Place | Sponsoring Chapter | |
| Kevin Duan | Robert Rankin #62 | Dist. #8 |
| 2nd Place | ||
| Sophie Geribaldi | Paul Carrington #5 | Dist. #7 |
| 3rd Place | ||
| Alayna M. Cho | McKinney #63 | Dist. #11 |
| 4th Place | ||
| Sofia M. Romo | Dallas #2 | Dist. #6 |
| 5th Place | ||
| Olivia Gibbs | Bernardo de Galvez #1 | Dist. #7 |
The Joseph Plumb Martin Video Contest: This contest provides an opportunity for contestants to express their patriotism through an annual video contest. It is open to all high school students (9th through 12th grades) attending home schools, public schools, parochial schools, or private high schools.
| 1st Place | Sponsoring Chapter | |
| Tatum H. | Independence #40 | Dist. #8 |
| 2nd Place | ||
| Gavin Jernigan-Puett | San Antonio #4 | Dist. #3 |
| 3rd Place | ||
| Benjamin Harmon | William Hightower #35 | Dist. #3 |
The Galveston Award: Established by Bernardo Galvez Chapter and is presented to the chapter with the highest % of increase of donations to the Texas SAR Col. Joe Hill Patriots Fund.
| Winner: | Corpus Christi #14 | Dist. #9 |
| Honorable Mention: | Piney Woods #51 | Dist. #8 |
The Frank Watkins Award: Established by the Hill Country Chapter in Honor of Frank Watkins and is presented to the chapter having the highest % of members contributing to the Texas SAR Col. Joe Hill Patriots Fund in the past year.
| Winner: | Corpus Christi #14 | Dist. #9 |
| Honorable Mention: | Liberty #42 | Dist. #9 |
The Karl E. Wallace Award: Given by the Texas SAR in honor of Past President Karl E. Wallace to the Chapter having the highest % of membership increase during the past year.
| Winner: | Capt. John McAdams #27 | Dist. #8 |
| Honorable Mention: | Boerne #64 | Dist. #3 |
The Adrian Drouilhet Award: Named for Sect. Treasurer Emeritus Adrian Drouilhet, and awarded to the Chapter with the most new members under 50 years of age.
| Winner: | Paul Carrington #5 | Dist. #7 |
| Honorable Mention: | Patrick Henry #11 | Dist. #4 |
Col. Joe M. Hill Patriot Fund Awards: Awarded annually to each Chapter that has total contributions that exceed the total of the previous year.
| Winners: | Dallas #2 | Dist 6 |
| Paul Carrington #5 * | Dist 7 | |
| Maj. K.M. Van Zandt #6 | Dist 5 | |
| Arlington #7 * | Dist 5 | |
| Corpus Christi #14 | Dist 9 | |
| Big Country #16 | Dist 5 | |
| Permian Basin #18 | Dist 1 | |
| Hill Country #31 | Dist 3 | |
| Cradle of Texas #33 | Dist 7 | |
| Edmund Terrill #34 | Dist 11 | |
| William Hightower #35 * | Dist 3 | |
| Plano #37 * | Dist 6 | |
| Freedom #38 | Dist 8 | |
| Liberty #42 * | Dist 9 | |
| Brazos Valley #45 * | Dist 5 | |
| East Fork Trintity #47 | Dist 6 | |
| Piney Woods #51 | Dist 8 | |
| East Texas #57 | Dist 10 | |
| Robert Rankin #62 * | Dist 8 | |
| Red River Valley #65 | Dist 11 | |
| Alexander Hamilton #66 | Dist 4 | |
| Quanah Parker #67 | Dist 5 |
Col. Joe M. Hill Jr. Membership Award: Is presented in honor of our past President Col. Joe. M. Mill Jr. and is given to each chapter that achieves the goal of 100% membership renewal in the past year.
| Winners: | Capt. John McAdams #27 | Dist 8 |
| Quanah Parker #67 * | Dist 5 | |
| Peter Sides #68 | Dist 4 |
* = repeat winners (White Star)
The John K. Harrell CAR Activities Award:
This award recognizes Compatriot John Harrell’s dedication and support of the national, state, and local programs, activities, and recognition of the strong relationship between the two societies of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Children of the American Revolution.
(Compatriot Harrell believed that building and supporting CAR Societies at all levels would strengthen strong relationships for the common good of NSSAR and NSCAR and would enhance the promise of new members to SAR and DAR. This award is presented to any chapter who participates in 8 of the 10 elements outlined by the NSSAR CAR Committee.)
| Winners: | none |
The John K. Harrell CAR Competition Awards: Awards are presented to Texas SAR Chapters based on CAR activities submitted in their Chapter Annual Reports for the calendar year. Awards are presented to Chapters for participation in CAR programs and activities promoting an active relationship between the SAR Chapters and local CAR Societies.
| Winners | ||
| Group #1 (10 - 25 members) | none | |
| Group #2 (26 - 99 members) | Arlington #7 | Dist. #5 |
| Group #3 (100 + members) | none |
Texas SAR Flag Presentation Awards: Given to Chapters having recognized an Individual, Company, or Organization for the proper display, maintenance, and care for flying the Flag of the United States during the past year. The Texas SAR will receive the “Furlong Award" this year with over half of the chapters giving Flag awards.
| Dallas #2 * | Dist. #6 | |
| San Antonio #4 * | Dist. #3 | |
| Paul Carrington #5 | Dist. #7 | |
| Maj. K.M. Van Zandt #6 * | Dist. #5 | |
| Arlington #7 * | Dist. #5 | |
| Paul Revere #19 * | Dist. #4 | |
| Denton #23 * | Dist. #11 | |
| Edmund Terrill #34 * | Dist. #11 | |
| William Hightower #35 | Dist. #3 | |
| Freedom #38 * | Dist. #8 | |
| Independence #40 | Dist. #8 | |
| Amb. Fletcher Warren #43 * | Dist. #11 | |
| Brazos Valley #45 * | Dist. #5 | |
| East Fork Trinity #47 * | Dist. #6 | |
| Alexander Hodge #49 * | Dist. #7 | |
| PineyWoods #51 * | Dist. #8 | |
| Athens #54 * | Dist. #10 | |
| Live Oak #55 * | Dist. #9 | |
| East Texas #57 * | Dist. #10 | |
| Laredo #61 | Dist. #9 | |
| Robert Rankin #62 | Dist. #8 | |
| McKinney #63 * | Dist. #11 | |
| Boerne #64 | Dist #3 | |
| Red River Valley #65 | Dist. #11 | |
| Ark-La-Tex #69 * | Dist. #10 |
The John Bruce Stuart Jr. Memorial Award: Established by Plano Chapter in memory of Compatriot John B. Stuart Jr. and is awarded to the Chapter that best meets the criteria based on Veterans activities in the past year.
| Winners | ||
| Group #1 (10 - 25 members) | Amb. Fletcher Warren #43 | Dist. #11 |
| Group #2 (26 -39 members) | Athens #54 | Dist. #10 |
| Group #3 (40 - 100 members) | Robert Rankin #62 | Dist. #8 |
| Group #4 (100+ members) | Freedom #38 | Dist. #8 |
The Marshall Hunter Award: Sponsored by the Capt. Wm. Barron Chapter and presented in two categories, based on the chapter membership at the end of the Texas SAR year for the highest percentage of members attending their regular meetings.
| Winners | ||
| Group #1 (1 - 99 members) | Ark-La-Tex #69 | Dist. #10 |
| Group #2 (100+ members) | Freedom #38 | Dist. #8 |
The Hartsell O. Stephens Award: Given in honor of Hartsell O. Stephens and awarded to the individual who sponsors the most new compatriots during the past Texas SAR year.
| Winner: | Charles Wagner | Paul Carrington #5 | Dist. #7 |
| Honorable Mention: | Tom Jackson | Robert Rankin #62 | Dist. #8 |
The E. A. Limmer Award: Created by the Heart Of Texas Chapter and is given to the Chapter having the highest percentage of approved Supplemental applications approved during the past year.
| Winners: | ||
| Group #1 (10 - 25 members) | none | |
| Group #2 (26 - 39 members) | Ark-La-Tex #69 | Dist. #10 |
| Group #3 (40 - 100 members) | Arlington #7 | Dist. #5 |
| Group #4 (100+ members) | Maj. K.M. Van Zandt #6 | Dist. #5 |
The Wilbur S. Strong Award: The Wilbur S. Strong Award for a New Chapter is awarded to the Chapter formed during the past year, having the highest score on the Outstanding Chapter Contest.
| Winner: | Ellis County #70 | Dist. #6 |
The Ross Shipman Awards: Selected by the Newsletter Committee. Best Newsletters published during the past year.
| Winners: | Electronic Group #1 (1 - 50) | |
| 1st Place | Denton #23 Bill Surles, Editor | Dist. #11 |
| Winners: | Electronic Group #2 (51 - 99) | |
| 1st Place | Arlington #7 - Chuck Andrews, Editor | Dist #5 |
| Winners: | Electronic Group #3 (100+) | |
| 1st Place | Freedom #38 - Matt Hoffman, Editor | Dist #8 |
The Texas SAR Yearbook Award: Presented to the Chapter submitting the best YEARBOOK as judged by the Year Book Committee. The Year Book is the historical record of the chapter activities for the past Texas SAR year. Awarded at the October 2021 BOM due to Covid delay.
| Winners | ||
| Group 1 (1 - 50) | ||
| 1st place | Edmund Terrill Chapter #34 | Dist. #11 |
| Group 2 (51 - 99) | ||
| 1st place | Robert Rankin #62 | Dist. #8 |
| Group 3 (100 +) | ||
| 1st place | Piney Woods #51 | Dist. #8 |
| 2nd place | Dallas, Chapter #2 | Dist. #6 |
| 3rd place | Plano #37 | Dist. #6 |
| Digital Edition | ||
| no awards |
The Texas SAR Outstanding Public Service Awards: Awarded to Chapters that give all 5 Public Service Awards during the year.
| Winners: | Dallas #2 | Dist. #6 |
| San Antonio #4 | Dist. #3 | |
| Robert Rankin #62 | Dist. #8 | |
| Ark-La-Tex #69 | Dist. #10 |
The Texas SAR Americanism Awards: This was formerly the Louis J. Rumaggi Trophy and is given to a chapter that develops an exceptional program to recognize patriotic activities of the youth of the state, supports institutions and adults that promote patriotic education, recognizes observance of national holidays, and recognizes outstanding citizenship during the past year.
| Winners | ||
| Group #1 (1 - 25 members) | Peter Sides #68 | Dist. #4 |
| Group #2 (26 - 39 members) | Athens #54 | Dist. #10 |
| Group #3 (40 - 100 members) | William Hightower #35 | Dist. #3 |
| Group #4 (100+ members) | San Antonio #4 | Dist. #3 |
| * | Repeat Winners from last year |
Texas SAR Outstanding Chapter Award: Awarded to Chapters that excelled in all programs, activities, and outreach to non-SAR institutions and groups as reflected in the 12 sections of the Chapter Annual Report. The award is given to Chapters in four categories for their participation in the majority of programs contained in the Annual Report.
These include meetings and programs, Media relations for articles, radio and TV coverage, publication of a Chapter Newsletter and operating a chapter web site, observing patriotic holidays, dedication of graves, conducting flag programs, awarding medals and certificates to SAR, DAR, CAR members and recognizing outstanding non-SAR people who support the goals of the SAR.
Monetary contributions to the Patriots Fund, National Society projects, and the C.A.R. are important as well as the participation in Youth Programs. Also included is work to maintain a viable membership base - retaining members. Bringing in C.A.R. members aging out into SAR is essential as is the participation in state meetings. Chapters are encouraged to establish and maintain a Color Guard with appropriate activities in parades, schools, and flag programs. There are Veteran activities and finally participation and recognition of the C.A.R. and its members at chapter meetings and attending TSCAR events.
The bottom line is to promote the ideals of the Sons of the American Revolution.
| Winners | ||
| Group #1 (1 - 25 members) | Amb. Fletcher Warren #43 | Dist. #11 |
| Group #2 (26 - 39 members) | Edmund Terrill #34 | Dist. #11 |
| Group #3 (40 - 100 members) | Robert Rankin #62 | Dist. #8 |
| Group #4 (100+ members) | Freedom #38 | Dist. #8 |
| * | Repeat Winners from last year |