Women's Awards nomination deadline approaching

The deadline for nominations for the NRA's recognitions for women — the Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award and the Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award — is coming up soon!

Both of these recognitions are for NRA members in good standing. Nominees must have demonstrated one or more of the following (for the Ludington, on a national level; for the Hammer, on a local, state and/or regional level):

• Outstanding performance in competitive shooting, outstanding dedication to hunting ethics and conservation, or outstanding promotion of recreational shooting activities;
• Outstanding educational contributions to advancing the purposes and goals of the National Rifle Association, including appearances for the purpose of public education and/or significant writings;
• Meritorious performance under perilous conditions through the lawful use of a firearm in defense of self and/or others;
• Dedication to the protection of the Second Amendment through extensive legislative and/or legal contributions;
• Outstanding volunteerism through personal involvement with, and promotion of, NRA programs and issues with significant recognized impact.

Be sure to have your nomination forms at the NRA Women's Programs Department by November 1. For more information, call Patty at (703) 267-1378.