Canyon Lake Republican Women
Awards and Achievements
Texas Federation of Republican Women
JOHN GOODWIN TOWER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention, biennially: 2025, 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 IN THE NATION, Recognized by the NFRW for the most volunteer hours for Jumbo sized clubs, 2nd period, 2022 - 51,000+hours.
MOST POLITICAL ACTIVITY VOLUNTEER HOURS AWARD, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention (awarded by club size; Canyon Lake is “Jumbo”, 100-200 members): 2025, 2021, 2019, 2013, 2011, 2005; in addition, most state hours, 3rd quarter, 2020;
2024 VOTER ENGAGEMENT PROJECT VOLUNTEER LEADERS:
EAGLE AWARD PIN RECIPIENTS: (5000+ calls)
10,000+ Calls - Beth Bready @ 12,121
5,000+ Calls - Carolyn Tucker @ 5670, Ingrid Hanna @ 5311
2,000+ Calls - Marsha Cooper @ 4318, Sharon Lee @ 3154
MOST STATE HOURS (JUMBO SIZE CLUB): First Quarter, 2023. First quarter, 2022. And Second quarter, 2022. Third and 4th 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 IN THE NATION, Recognized by the NFRW for the most volunteer hours for Jumbo sized clubs, 2nd period, 2022 - 51,000+hours.
MOST POLITICAL ACTIVITY VOLUNTEER HOURS AWARD, awarded at the TFRW Biennial State Convention (awarded by club size; Canyon Lake is “Jumbo”, 100-200 members): 2025, 2021, 2019, 2013, 2011, 2005; in addition, most state hours, 3rd quarter, 2020;
2024 VOTER ENGAGEMENT PROJECT VOLUNTEER LEADERS:
EAGLE AWARD PIN RECIPIENTS: (5000+ calls)
10,000+ Calls - Beth Bready @ 12,121
5,000+ Calls - Carolyn Tucker @ 5670, Ingrid Hanna @ 5311
2,000+ Calls - Marsha Cooper @ 4318, Sharon Lee @ 3154
MOST STATE HOURS (JUMBO SIZE CLUB): First Quarter, 2023. First quarter, 2022. And Second quarter, 2022. Third and 4th 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
- BELINDA FRISK AND PATTI JOHNSON, TFRW PROTOCOL AND HOSPITALITY CHAIRS – 2006-2023
- 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 - 2024-2025
- LISA ROPER – HOSPITALITY, 2002-2003
GREATER SAN ANTONIO COUNCIL OF TFRW WOMEN PRESIDENT
- Janet Blum, 2016-2017
- Carolyn Besselman, 2024-2025
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): 2025, 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
- Began Freedom Walk Across Canyon Lake Dam, September 11, 2006-2023
- 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 Club, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, Volunteer Hours Contest ($1,000)
- US Army Operation Iraqi Freedom, awarded with US flag flown over Headquarters for support of Troops, 2006
- Operation Enduring Freedom, Fort Sam Houston, 2004
- National Student Leadership Conference, 2002
- TXDOT Adopt A Highway Award, 1997
