The 5 Star application can be completed by a State or Branch President, Finance Officer, Program Officer, or Membership Vice President.
Five-Star National Recognition Program
AAUW’s Five-Star National Recognition Program rewards affiliates (states, branches and other organizations) for aligning their work with the AAUW strategic plan and other initiatives that foster the organization’s mission of advancing gender equity for women and girls. The program will run from July 2021 through June 2022.
Five Star Program Update
AAUW national is excited to announce that the Five Star Recognition program will be restarting in FY22 providing another opportunity for your branch or state to be recognized for furthering AAUW’s mission. Join us to learn about the updates to the program and how your AAUW affiliate can be recognized for its work.
Five-Star Criteria & Resources
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Advancement
*Only 3 required for a star in this area |
*July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
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Public Policy & Research
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Governance & Sustainability
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*Diversity Officer does not need to be a board member and does not require a change in bylaws. |
*Diversity Officer does not need to be a board member and does not require a change in bylaws. |
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Programs
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*At least 2 of your programs must have a diversity, equity, and inclusion focus and at least 1 must be in collaboration with 1 or more branches in your state. |
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Communications & External Relations
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3-5 postings with a DEI focus in FY22. |
Benefits
- Email notification from the five Star Portal
- Recognition in Membership Matters
- Recognition on the national website
- Five Star Certificate of Achievement
- Five Star success story featured in Membership Matters
- Five Star Leadership Briefing
- Email notification from the Five Star portal
- Recognition in Membership Matters
- Recognition on the national website
- Notification from the Five Star Portal
- Recognition on the national website
Enter your submissions here!
Five-Star Success Stories
Get advice and inspiration from Five-Star affiliate leaders as you embark on your own journey.
Thank You to Our Award-Winning Branches and States
States
AAUW of South Carolina
AAUW of West Virginia
AAUW of Wisconsin
Branches
Southeast Valley (Arizona)
Danville-Alamo Walnut Creek (California)
La Mesa-El Cajon (California)
Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette, Inc. (California)
Longmont (Colorado)
Daytona Beach (Florida)
Chicago (Illinois)
Naperville Area (Illinois)
Waterville (Maine)
Baltimore (Maryland)
Farmington (Michigan)
Rochester (Michigan)
Wyandotte-Downriver (Michigan)
Greensboro (North Carolina)
Salem (Oregon)
West Chester-Chester County (Pennsylvania)
Fort Bend County (Texas)
North Harris County (Texas)
Tyler (Texas)
Fort Atkinson (Wisconsin)
Monona-Madison (Wisconsin)
States
AAUW of Pennsylvania
Branches
Beach Cities (California)
Healdsburg (California)
Palo Verdes Peninsula (California)
Mid-Peninsula Inc. (California)
Boulder (Colorado)
Littleton-South Metro (Colorado)
Honolulu (Hawaii)
Crystal Lake (Illinois)
Saint Paul (Minnesota)
Ballwin-Chesterfield Branch (Missouri)
Yamhill County (Oregon)
Indiana County (Pennsylvania)
Horry County (South Carolina)
Tyler (Texas)
Alexandria (Virginia)
Mt. Vernon (Virginia)
Vienna Area (Virginia)
Walla Walla (Washington)
Janesville (Wisconsin)
Honolulu (Hawaii)
States
AAUW of Virginia
AAUW of Washington
AAUW of California
Branches
Talladega County (Alabama)
Citrus Heights-American River (California)
Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek (California)
Mid-Peninsula (California)
Long Beach (California)
Marin (California)
Palos Verde Peninsula (California
San Clemente-Capistrano Bay (California)
Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette (California)
Aurora (Colorado)
Sarasota (Florida)
Naperville (Illinois)
Schaumburg Area (Illinois)
Charleston (South Carolina)
Northeast Tarrant County (Texas))
Ann Arbor (Michigan)
Ballwin-Chesterfield (Missouri)
Capital (Nevada)
Los Alamos (New Mexico)
Greensboro (North Carolina)
Middletown (Ohio)
Ashland (Oregon)
Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)
Carlisle (Pennsylvania)
Easton (Pennsylvania)
Lansdale (Pennsylvania)
North Hills Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania)
State College (Pennsylvania)
San Antonio (Texas)
West Harris County (Texas)
Mid-Peninsula (Virginia)
Reston-Herndon Area (Virginia)
Springfield-Annandale (Virginia)
Virginia Beach (Virginia)
Woodbridge (Virginia)
Bellingham (Washington)
Seattle (Washington)
Stanwood-Camano (Washington)
Washington Online (Washington)
Appleton (Wisconsin)
River Falls (Wisconsin)
Racine (Wisconsin)
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please contact fivestar@aauw.org
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