2026
2026
President General's Education Outreach Streamer
National Society
2026
Patriot Grave Marking Certificate with two Gold stars (10 Patriot Graves marked)
Georgia Society
2026
Membership Retention Award
Georgia Society
2026
Distinguished Chapter Award
Georgia Society
2026
Americanism Chapter of Distinction
Georgia Society
2026
Americanism Chapter of Excellence
Georgia Society
2026
Most Americanism Points (State)
Georgia Society
2025
2025
Best Chapter Website
Georgia Society
Source: February 2025 Piper Express.
2025
Best Chapter Newsletter
Georgia Society
Source: February 2025 Piper Express.
2025
Veterans Award
Georgia Society
Source: February 2025 Piper Express.
2025
Membership Award
Georgia Society
Source: February 2025 Piper Express.
2025
Distinguished Chapter Award
Georgia Society
Source: February 2025 Piper Express.
2025
Americanism Chapter of Excellence
Georgia Society
Source: February 2025 Piper Express.
2025
Best Chapter Website
Georgia Society
2025
Best Chapter Newsletter
Georgia Society
2025
BG Robert L. Scott, Jr. Veterans Award
Georgia Society
2025
Membership Award
Georgia Society
2025
Distinguished Chapter Award
Georgia Society
2025
Americanism Chapter of Excellence
Georgia Society
2024
2024
Best Chapter Newsletter and Website
Georgia Society
Source: Feb 2025 Piper EXPRESS (batch 22).
2024
Membership Award
Georgia Society
Source: Feb 2025 Piper EXPRESS (batch 22).
2024
National Partner in Patriotism Award (Wreaths Across America)
National Society
Source: Nov 16 2024 minutes (batch 21).
2024
BG Robert L. Scott, Jr. Veterans Award - Chapter 100+ members
Georgia Society
2024
C.A.R. Liaison Outstanding Support for 2023 - Red Streamer
Georgia Society
2024
Distinguished Chapter Award
Georgia Society
2024
Americanism Chapter of Excellence Streamer
Georgia Society
2023
2023
Fort Morris 'Come and Take It' Streamer
Georgia Society
Source: Dec 16 2023 minutes (batch 22).
2023
NSSAR Partners in Patriotism - for Patriotic Outreach (awarded at NSSAR Congress 2023)
National Society
2023
Revolutionary War Patriot Graves Marked Certificate (Four White Stars for 4 Patriot Graves; One White Star for 1 Compatriot Grave)
Georgia Society
2023
Distinguished Chapter Award 2022 - (streamer)
Georgia Society
2023
C.A.R. Liaison Outstanding Support 2022 (streamer)
Georgia Society
2023
Americanism Chapter of Distinction - Distinction (streamer)
Georgia Society
2023
President General Chapter of Excellence Award 2022 - Excellence (streamer)
National Society
2023
Americanism Chapter of Excellence Award 2022 - Excellence (streamer)
Georgia Society
2022
2022
President General's Cup — First Place
National Society
Source: September 2022 Piper Express.
2022
President General's Chapter Activities Award — First Place
National Society
Source: September 2022 Piper Express.
2022
Liberty Bell Americanism Award and Streamer — First Place
National Society
Source: September 2022 Piper Express.
2022
The President General's Cup
National Society
2022
President General's Chapter Activities Award
Georgia Society
2022
Veterans Committee Streamer - Chapter with 100+ members
Georgia Society
2022
Best Chapter Website Streamer
Georgia Society
2022
Best Chapter Newsletter Streamer
Georgia Society
2022
Public Service and Heroism Award - Bronze Streamer
Georgia Society
2022
Membership Streamer for 90% Renewals
Georgia Society
2022
Distinguished Chapter Award
Georgia Society
2022
Liberty Bell Americanism Award & Streamer
Georgia Society
2021
2021
NSSAR Americanism Poster Contest - Participation Recognition
National Society
Source: Sep 18 2021 minutes (batch 13).
2021
NSSAR Brochure Contest - Second Place
National Society
Source: Sep 18 2021 minutes (batch 13).
2021
Membership Streamer Award
National Society
Source: August 2021 Piedmont Piper.
2021
Billy Thompson Americanism Award — Chapter of Excellence
National Society
Source: August 2021 Piedmont Piper.
2021
President General's Award — Chapter of Excellence
National Society
Source: August 2021 Piedmont Piper.
2021
President General's Award
National Society
Source: August 2021 Piedmont Piper.
2021
Distinguished Chapter Award
National Society
Source: August 2021 Piedmont Piper.
2021
Public Service & Heroism Bronze Streamer
Georgia Society
2021
Veterans Awards Streamer
Georgia Society
2021
Best Chapter Website Streamer
Georgia Society
2021
Best Chapter Newsletter Streamer
Georgia Society
2021
Membership Award Streamer
Georgia Society
2021
Distinguished Chapter Award Streamer
Georgia Society
2020
2020
Veterans Award (2020)
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 20 2021 minutes - 2020 chapter streamers (batch 19).
2020
NSSAR Best Chapter Website (www.PiedmontChapter.org)
National Society
Source: Jul 18 2020 minutes - judged best in the country by the NSSAR Information Technology Committee; webmaster Rick Reese III.
2020
Brochure Contest - Second Place, National (Fellowship Christian School)
National Society
Source: Feb 20 2021 minutes - 2020 annual report; contest chaired by George Thurmond.
2020
Poster Contest - First Place, National (Eastside Elementary)
National Society
Source: Feb 20 2021 minutes - 2020 annual report; contest chaired by Rick Reese Jr.
2020
Georgia Society Membership Award (98% retention)
Georgia Society
Source: Feb 20 2021 minutes - 2020 annual report.
2020
President General's Award in Americanism
National Society
Source: Feb 20 2021 minutes - 2020 annual report.
2020
Membership Streamer Award
Georgia Society
2020
Billy Thompson Americanism Award Chapter of Excellence
Georgia Society
2020
President General's Award Chapter of Excellence
National Society
2020
President General's Award
National Society
2020
Distinguished Chapter Award
Georgia Society
2019
2019
President General's Cup
National Society
Source: Aug 17 2019 minutes (batch 18).
2019
President General's Activities Award
National Society
Source: Aug 17 2019 minutes (batch 18).
2019
Liberty Bell Americanism Award and Streamer
National Society
Source: Aug 17 2019 minutes - for recruiting success (batch 18).
2019
C.A.R. Liaison Award
Georgia Society
2019
James R. Westlake Communications Award Best Website 2019
Georgia Society
2019
James R. Westlake Communications Award Best Newsletter 2019
Georgia Society
2019
Membership Award
Georgia Society
2019
Billy Thompson Americanism Award Chapter of Distinction
Georgia Society
2019
Billy Thompson Americanism Award Chapter of Excellence
Georgia Society
2019
President General's Award Chapter of Distinction
National Society
2019
Distinguished Chapter Award
Georgia Society
2018
2018
Georgia Society Membership Award
Georgia Society
Source: Feb 21 2019 minutes - 2018 state awards.
2018
SAR National Award: Partners in Patriotism
National Society
2018
President General’s State Society and Chapter Activities Streamer Award
National Society
2018
Liberty Bell Americanism Award
Georgia Society
2018
President General’s Cup
National Society
2018
Georgia Society Compatriot Grave Marked Certificate & Star
Georgia Society
2018
Billy Thompson Americanism Award Chapter of Distinction
Georgia Society
2018
Billy Thompson Americanism Award Chapter of Excellence
Georgia Society
2018
President General's Award Chapter of Distinction
National Society
2018
Distinguished Chapter
Georgia Society
2018
President General's Award Chapter of Excellence
National Society
2018
Educational Outreach Streamer & Certificate
Georgia Society
2017
2017
Kings Mountain 237th Anniversary Streamer
National Society
Source: Nov 2017 Piper p.3 - presented by Mark Anthony (batch 18).
2017
Partners in Patriotism Award
Georgia Society
2017
Liberty Bell Americanism Award (based on Chapter size)
Georgia Society
2017
Georgia Society Membership Award
Georgia Society
2017
Education Outreach Streamer & Certificate (January 2017)
Georgia Society
2017
Education Outreach Award (January 2017) - Best Chapter
Georgia Society
2017
BG Robert L. Scott Jr. Veterans Award & Streamer 1st Place for Outstanding Veterans Support
Georgia Society
2016
2016
NSSAR Streamer - SAR Center for Advancing American Heritage donation
National Society
For the chapter's $1,776 donation; presented Nov 19 2016 (batch 25)
2016
Center for Advancing America's Heritage Streamer ($1,776 gift)
National Society
Source: Jan 2017 Piper p.5 - attached Nov 2016 meeting (batch 18).
2016
Education Outreach Award
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2016 Piper p.1 (batch 17).
2016
Compatriot Grave Dedication Award
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2016 Piper p.1 (batch 17).
2016
BG Robert L. Scott, Jr. Veterans Award
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2016 Piper p.1 (batch 17).
2016
James R. Westlake Communications Awards - Best Website and Best Newsletter
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2016 Piper p.1 (batch 17).
2016
C.A.R. Liaison Award
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2016 Piper p.1 (batch 17).
2016
President General Robert B. Vance Award (2015 - 2016) - 'Best SAR Website 2016'
National Society
2016
The President General's Cup (2015 - 2016)
National Society
2016
President General's Award - Chapter of Excellence (2016)
National Society
2016
President General's Award - Chapter of Distinction (2016)
National Society
2016
The President General's Activities Award (2015 - 2016)
National Society
2016
The Partners in Patriotism Award for working with Veterans (2015 - 2016)
Georgia Society
2016
The Liberty Bell Patriotism Award (2015 - 2016)
Georgia Society
2016
Distinguished Chapter Award for 2016
Georgia Society
2016
Billy Thompson Americanism Award Chapter of Excellence Award (2016)
Georgia Society
2015
2015
Flag Certificate Recognition
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2015 Piper p.4 (batch 16).
2015
C.A.R. Liaison Certificate
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2015 Piper p.4 (batch 16).
2015
Robert B. Vance Award - Best Website Honorable Mention
Georgia Society
2015
James R. Westlake Communications Award Best Website 2015
Georgia Society
2015
James R. Westlake Communications Award Best Newsletter 2015
Georgia Society
2015
President General's Award 2015 - Chapter of Excellence
National Society
2015
President General's Award 2015 - Chapter of Distinction
National Society
2015
Education Outreach Award- 2015
Georgia Society
2015
Distinguished Chapter Award
Georgia Society
2015
Compatriot Grave Dedication Award - 2015
Georgia Society
2015
C. A. R. Liaison Award - 2015
Georgia Society
2015
The Brigadier General Robert L. Scott Veterans Award 2015
Georgia Society
2015
Billy Thompson Americanism Award 2015 - Chapter of Excellence
Georgia Society
2015
Billy Thompson Americanism Award 2015 - Chapter of Distinction
Georgia Society
2014
2014
GASSAR President General's Award - Second Place
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2014 Piper p.4 - second to the Atlanta Chapter (batch 15).
2014
Certificate and Streamer - Support of the Center for Advancing America's Heritage
National Society
Source: Mar 15 2014 minutes - awarded at the National Society spring meeting under President General Dooley's initiative; presented to President Lusk by George Thurmond.
2014
Veterans Award
Georgia Society
2014
Fort Morris Streamer
Georgia Society
2014
Distinguished Chapter Streamer
Georgia Society
2014
C.A.R. Liaison Certificate
Georgia Society
2014
Billy Thompson Americanism Award
Georgia Society
2014
Americanism Award - Education Outreach Streamer
Georgia Society
2013
2013
Veterans Award Streamer
Georgia Society
Source: May 17 2014 minutes - streamer presented for the chapter flag. Awarding body and year assumed; minutes don't say.
2013
Americanism Award Streamer
Georgia Society
Source: May 17 2014 minutes - streamer presented for the chapter flag. Awarding body and year assumed; minutes don't say.
2013
Rumbaugh Oration Contest — Third Place
National Society
Source: July 20 2013 minutes; unclear whether awarded to a Piedmont contestant specifically or the Georgia Society generally — worth double-checking the actual recipient before treating this as a Piedmont chapter award.
2013
USS Stark Award — First Place, Georgia Society Category
Georgia Society
Source: July 20 2013 minutes (national congress report)
2013
President General's Award - 2nd Place
National Society
2013
Liberty Bell Americanism Award and Streamer
Georgia Society
2013
Education Outreach Streamer
Georgia Society
2013
Distinguished Chapter Award
Georgia Society
2013
Center for Advancing America's Heritage Certificate & Streamer
Georgia Society
2013
Americanism Award
Georgia Society
2012
2012
USS Stark Award - Fourth Place
National Society
Source: Mar 16 2013 minutes - announced by Veterans chair Bill Kabel (Georgia Society placed first nationally). Year assumed to be the 2012 activity year; minutes don't state it.
2012
Recognized for presenting Medal of Heroism
Georgia Society
2012
Recognized for presenting Law Enforcement Commendation Medal
Georgia Society
2012
President General's Cup
National Society
2012
Patriot Graves Marked - 2 White Stars
Georgia Society
2012
Partners in Patriotism Award
Georgia Society
2012
Educational Outreach Streamer & Certificate
Georgia Society
2012
Distinguished Chapter Certificate
Georgia Society
2012
BG Robert L. Scott, Jr. Veterans Certificate Award
Georgia Society
2011
2011
Support of the Center for Advancing America's Heritage Award
National Society
Source: Sept 2011 Piper - 121st NSSAR Congress.
2011
Center for Advancing America's Heritage award
National Society
Source: September 2011 Piedmont Piper.
2011
Liberty Bell Americanism Award
National Society
Source: September 2011 Piedmont Piper.
2011
Westlake Communication Award - Best Newsletter - Jerry Breed Editor
Georgia Society
2011
Revolutionary War Graves Streamer
Georgia Society
2011
President General's Membership Award
National Society
2011
Patriot Graves Marked - 2 White Stars
Georgia Society
2011
Liberty Bell Americanism Award
Georgia Society
2011
Educational Outreach Streamer
Georgia Society
2011
Compatriot Graves Marked - 2 Gold Stars
Georgia Society
2011
Billy Thompson Americanism Award
Georgia Society
2010
2010
Compatriot Graves Marked Streamer - Two Gold Stars
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2011 Piper.
2010
Westlake Communication Award - Best Newsletter (Piedmont Piper)
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2011 Piper - editor Gerald Breed.
2010
Education Outreach Flag Streamer
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2011 Piper.
2010
President General Award - Winner, Chapter Group III
Georgia Society
Source: Mar 2011 Piper - GASSAR annual meeting Feb 2011.
2010
Patriots Day CAAH Flag Streamer
National Society
Source: Sept 2010 Piper p.6 - for the chapter's $500 CAAH support, 2009-2010.
2010
Carl F. Bessent Award - Best Chapter Newsletter (First Place, Multi-Page)
National Society
Source: Sept 2010 Piper pp.1, 6 - NSSAR Congress, Cleveland; $100 from the Maryland Society; masthead thereafter reads 'Winner of the Carl F. Bessent Award for the Best Chapter Newsletter 2010.'
2010
Revolutionary War Graves Streamer Star
Georgia Society
2010
Liberty Bell for Americanism - Honorable Mention
Georgia Society
2010
Educational Outreach Certificate
Georgia Society
2010
Distinguished Chapter Certificate
Georgia Society
2010
Center for Advancing America's Heritage Patriot Day Streamer
Georgia Society
2009
2009
PG Westlake Communications Award (Piedmont Piper)
Georgia Society
Source: May 2010 Piper p.5 - Piper recognized by the Georgia Society for 2009.
2009
Robert B. Vance Award (for website)
Georgia Society
2009
Revolutionary War Graves Marking - 3 Stars
Georgia Society
2009
President General's Award
National Society
2009
Partners in Patriotism
Georgia Society
2009
Liberty Bell Award for Americanism
Georgia Society
2009
Chairmen Certificate of Appreciation
Georgia Society
2009
Education Outreach Certificate and Streamer
Georgia Society
2009
Billy Thompson Americanism Award
Georgia Society
2008
2008
Poster Contest - First Place, State Competition (Gracelyn Thrash, Mt. Bethel Elementary)
Georgia Society
Source: May 2009 Piper p.5 - 'The True Story of Paul Revere'; year = activity year per earlier batches.
2008
Education Outreach Certificate and Streamer
Georgia Society
Source: May 2009 Piper p.5 - for 2008.
2008
Revolutionary War Grave Stars - Three Stars
Georgia Society
Source: May 2009 Piper p.5 - for 2008.
2008
Billy Thompson Americanism Award - Winner, Membership Group III
Georgia Society
Source: May 2009 Piper p.5 - for 2008.
2008
President General's Award - Winner, Membership Group III
Georgia Society
Source: May 2009 Piper p.5 - GASSAR annual meeting, Athens, April 2009, for 2008.
2008
Partners in Patriotism Certificate
National Society
Source: Sept 2008 Piper p.1-2 - received at the 118th NSSAR Congress, Sacramento, for participation with other organizations promoting patriotism.
2007
2007
Billy H. Thompson Americanism Award and President General Award - Honorable Mention
Georgia Society
Source: May 2008 Piper p.2 - chapter ineligible to win, having already won twice.
2007
Streamer for Assistance at Events in Other States
Georgia Society
Source: May 2008 Piper p.2 - GASSAR Spring Meeting, April 2008.
2007
Georgia Society Grave Marking Award - Seven Stars
Georgia Society
Source: May 2008 Piper p.2 - 4 patriot and 3 compatriot graves marked in 2007.
2007
2006 Americanism Award
Georgia Society
Source: May 2007 Piedmont Piper.
2007
#1 Poster Award
Georgia Society
Source: May 2007 Piedmont Piper.
2006
2006
Georgia Society Grave Marking Streamer (7 gold, 4 white stars)
Georgia Society
Source: GASSAR BOM/Annual Meeting, March 31 2007, reported in May 2007 Piper
2006
Chapter Americanism Award with Blue and Red Streamer
Georgia Society
Source: GASSAR BOM/Annual Meeting, March 31 2007, reported in May 2007 Piper
2006
BG Robert L. Scott, Jr. Veterans Award
Georgia Society
Source: GASSAR BOM/Annual Meeting, March 31 2007, reported in May 2007 Piper
2006
Poster Contest Award — No. 1 in State Competition
Georgia Society
Source: GASSAR BOM/Annual Meeting, March 31 2007, reported in May 2007 Piper
2000
2000
Eagle Scout Contest - First Place
Georgia Society
Source: 2001 directory (batch 28)
2000
Poster Contest - First Place
Georgia Society
Source: 2001 directory (batch 28)
2000
Americanism Contest - First Place
Georgia Society
Source: 2001 directory (batch 28)
2000
USS Stark Award
National Society
Source: 2001 directory (batch 28)
2000
Liberty Bell Americanism Award
National Society
Source: 2001 directory (batch 28)
2000
President General's Activity Streamer
National Society
Source: 2001 directory (batch 28)
2000
President General's Cup
National Society
Source: 2001 directory (batch 28)
1998
1998
Piedmont Piper Newsletter - Second Place
National Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (batch 28)
1998
Americanism Committee - Second Place
Georgia Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (batch 28)
1998
Veterans Committee - First Place
National Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (2000 dates it 1998-99) (batch 28)
1998
Veterans Committee - First Place
Georgia Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (2000 dates it 1998-99) (batch 28)
1997
1997
Piedmont Piper Newsletter - Honorable Mention
National Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (batch 28)
1997
Essay Contest - State Winner
Georgia Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories; 5 chapter entries (batch 28)
1997
Americanism Committee - First Place
Georgia Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (2000 dates it 1997-98) (batch 28)
1997
Veterans Committee - First Place
National Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (2000 dates it 1997-98) (batch 28)
1997
Veterans Committee - First Place
Georgia Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (2000 dates it 1997-98) (batch 28)
1996
1996
Americanism Committee - First Place
Georgia Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (2000 dates it 1996-97) (batch 28)
1996
Veterans Committee - First Place
National Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (2000 dates it 1996-97) (batch 28)
1996
Veterans Committee - First Place
Georgia Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (2000 dates it 1996-97) (batch 28)
1995
1995
Veterans Committee - Second Place
National Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (2000 dates it 1995-96) (batch 28)
1995
Veterans Committee - First Place
Georgia Society
Source: 2000 and 2001 directories (2000 dates it 1995-96) (batch 28)