Canyon Lake Republican Women
Awards and Achievements
Best Hats, 2022, 2023, and best reward of all, lifelong friendships.
Texas Federation of Republican Women
TFRW ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention: 2023, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1991, 1989, 1985, 1983, 1981, 1977.
CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES AWARD, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention: 2021, 2019, 2015, 2007, 2005.
MOST VOLUNTEER HOURS AWARD, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention (awarded by club size, Canyon Lake is "Jumbo" - 100-200 members): 2021, 2019, 2013, 2011, 2005.
MOST STATE HOURS (JUMBO SIZE CLUB): First Quarter, 2022; Second Quarter, 2022; Third Quarter, 2022; Fourth Quarters, 2022.
AMERICANISM AWARD, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention: 2021, 2015.
BEST NEWSLETTER, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention (awarded by club size: Canyon Lake is "Jumbo" - 100-200 members): 2021, 2019.
RECIPIENTS OF "TEN MOST OUTSTANDING TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN", awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention:
MEMBERS RECOGNIZED FOR HAVING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS IN THE STATE:
TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN BOARD MEMBERS
GREATER SAN ANTONIO COUNCIL OF TFRW WOMEN PRESIDENT
CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES AWARD, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention: 2021, 2019, 2015, 2007, 2005.
MOST VOLUNTEER HOURS AWARD, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention (awarded by club size, Canyon Lake is "Jumbo" - 100-200 members): 2021, 2019, 2013, 2011, 2005.
MOST STATE HOURS (JUMBO SIZE CLUB): First Quarter, 2022; Second Quarter, 2022; Third Quarter, 2022; Fourth Quarters, 2022.
AMERICANISM AWARD, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention: 2021, 2015.
BEST NEWSLETTER, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention (awarded by club size: Canyon Lake is "Jumbo" - 100-200 members): 2021, 2019.
RECIPIENTS OF "TEN MOST OUTSTANDING TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN", awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention:
- Cindy Payne - 2019
- Jennifer Lambert - 2017
- Belinda Frisk - 2013
- Patti Johnson 2007
MEMBERS RECOGNIZED FOR HAVING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS IN THE STATE:
- Lisa Roper, 2nd highest number in the TFRW 2012-1013.
- Sonja Heldt-Harris, 3rd highest number in the TFRW 2012-2013.
TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN BOARD MEMBERS
- Cindy Payne - First Lady Liaison, 2020-2023; elected TFRW Treasurer, 2016-2019.
- Cecilia Tyler - Military Liaison 2022-2023.
- Carolyn Besselman - Leadership Day Co-Chairman, 2022-2023; Senatorial District Director, TFRW, 2024-2025; President, Greater San Antonio Council of Republican Women, 2024.
- Belinda Frisk & Patti Johnson - Hospitality and Protocol, 2006 - present; Green Room and VIP, TFRW Conventions - 2006-2023.
- Lisa Roper - Hospitality, 2002-2003.
GREATER SAN ANTONIO COUNCIL OF TFRW WOMEN PRESIDENT
- Janet Blum, 2016-2017
- Carolyn Besselman, 2024
National Federation of Republican Women
DIAMOND ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, awarded at the NFRW Biennial National Convention (there are four levels of achievement - Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, with Diamond being the highest level): 2023, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1989, 1981, 1977.
CLUB MOST VOLUNTEER HOURS, NATIONALLY, Second Period, 2022 - 51,068 hours.
WINNER OF NATIONAL CARING FOR AMERICA AWARD, 2011.
CARING FOR AMERICA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, 2021, 2019, 2015, 2011, 1977.
CARING FOR AMERICA, HONORABLE MENTION, 2007.
OUTSTANDING MEMBERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, 1995.
BARBARA BUSH LITERACY AWARD, 2006, 2005.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN BOARD MEMBERS
CLUB MOST VOLUNTEER HOURS, NATIONALLY, Second Period, 2022 - 51,068 hours.
WINNER OF NATIONAL CARING FOR AMERICA AWARD, 2011.
CARING FOR AMERICA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, 2021, 2019, 2015, 2011, 1977.
CARING FOR AMERICA, HONORABLE MENTION, 2007.
OUTSTANDING MEMBERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, 1995.
BARBARA BUSH LITERACY AWARD, 2006, 2005.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN BOARD MEMBERS
- Cecilia Tyler - Armed Forces Liaison - 2019-2023.
Republican Party of Comal County
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR, SENATORIAL DISTRICT 25, selected each biennium prior to Republican State Convention by the State Republican Executive Committee:
CLRW MEMBERS ELECTED COMAL COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN:
- Sonja Heldt Harris 2012-2013.
- Patti Johnson 2006-2007.
CLRW MEMBERS ELECTED COMAL COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN:
- Sue Piner
- Ruth Pharis
- Robbie Borchers
Community Recognition
- Fisher House dedicated an apartment door in the name of CLRW for our continued service and commitment to this cause.
- Tye Preston Public Library, Political Science section named in dedication to Canyon Lake Republican Women.
- Recipient Cub, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, Volunteer Hours Contest ($1,000).
- US Army Operation Iraqi Freedom, awarded with US flag flown over Headquarters for support for Troops, 2006.
- Operation Enduring Freedom, Fort Sam Houston, 2004.
- National Student Leadership Conference, 2002.