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Excellence In Achievement
What is it?
The Excellence in Achievement (EA) Award recognizes participating Business Leagues in good standing for their accomplishments and activities that fulfill the Council Mission Statement, involve and promote the American Business Women's Association, and drive the ABWA brand recognition throughout the community.
2026 Guidelines
Month of Activity/Contributions ......................................Submission Due Date
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October 2025 - December 2025 ....................................... January 10, 2026
January 2026 - March 2026 ............................................... April 11, 2026
April 2026 - June 2026 ........................................................ July 11, 2026
July 2026 - September 2026 ............................................. October 10, 2026
October 2026 - December 2026 ...................................... January 9, 2027
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Member Presidents submit local league, Council, and/or National ABWA accomplishments, community contributions, educational support, and/or charitable volunteer activities during the quarter prior to the award submission month.
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Members may provide supplementary materials supporting their achievements such as images, web links, promotional materials, social media, etc.
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Submissions for the current award period are based on the previous quarter achievements.
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Using the Houston Area Council of ABWA (HACA) EA Form, submissions are sent electronically to the Council Vice Chair. The 2026 Vice Chair is Carole Arnold, hac.vicechair@gmail.com ).
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Each Business League is limited to the Excellence in Achievement Award once per HAC calendar year.
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Members may receive up to $25 discount on their league membership depending on available funds.
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The Excellence in Achievement Award discounts are non-transferable and applied towards the recipient league's membership dues in the following year.
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