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The Annual NRA Club Awards Program

Each year the National Rifle Association recognizes outstanding clubs, state associations, youth clubs and an individual or organization for public service. The Annual Awards program recognizes significant accomplishments achieved in areas of organization, operation and public service rendered. The four award categories are as follows:

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Outstanding Club Award

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Outstanding State Association Award

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Outstanding Youth Club Award

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Public Service Award

Winners are invited to attend the 2025 Annual Meetings & Exhibits to be held in Atlanta, Georgia. Dates of travel will be Thursday, April 24- Tuesday, April 29 with with the official awards ceremony to take place on Monday, April 28 at the NRA Board meeting, where they will be officially be recognized/receive their award.

In addition, all Club Award recipients receive:

  • A free range evaluation from an NRA Range Team Advisor
  • A free year of club membership
  • $1,000 award

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The deadline for submission for consideration of these awards is December 1 annually.

 

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Congratulations to our 2023 Club Award Winners!

Awards Recipients
Outstanding Club Award Oklahoma City Gun Club
Outstanding State Association Award Kansas State Rifle Association
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Congratulations to our 2022 Club Award Winners!

Awards Recipients
Outstanding Youth Club Award Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club / Illinois Valley Central (IVCHS) High School Trap Shooting Club
Outstanding State Association Award Iowa Firearms Coalition

Congratulations to our 2021 Club Award Winners!

Awards Recipients
Outstanding Youth Club Award Arlington Rifle and Pistol Club
Outstanding State Association Award New York State Rifle & Pistol Association

Congratulations to our 2020 Club Award Winner!

Award Recipient
Outstanding State Association Award Iowa Firearms Coalition

More Awards

Explore other opportunities that recognize and reward outstanding individuals for their involvement with the shooting sports in their community.

Each year, the National Rifle Association recognizes outstanding clubs that have gone above and beyond by striving to meet NRA's goals. Meeting the Gold Medal standard is a great way to show your pride and support for the NRA and the Second Amendment.

Ms. Marion P. Hammer has influenced many in her fight to preserve Second Amendment freedoms. To honor her pioneering spirit, the National Rifle Association bestows the Marion P. Hammer Women of Distinction Award in her name.

To honor Sybil Ludington's accomplishments and the accomplishments of modern heroines, the National Rifle Association bestows the prestigious Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award in her name.

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For more information about the NRA Club Awards, please call (800) NRA-CLUB or email [email protected].

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Scholarships, Awards & Contests

The NRA is proud to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of members, young shooters, women, law enforcement and clubs with scholarships, awards and contests.