Lamar Awards for Excellence

About the Awards

EMPHASIZING EXCELLENCE

The Clarinda Pendleton Lamar Awards are prestigious honors presented by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) to Corporate Societies for remarkable projects and programs that embody our mission: preservation, education, and service. Named after Clarinda Pendleton Lamar, a distinguished Georgia Dame and longtime national officer of the NSCDA, the awards are given every two years at our Biennial Council.

HONORING LOCAL IMPACT

What makes these awards truly special is their focus on local innovation. They celebrate the meaningful efforts of Corporate Societies working within our communities – whether through historic preservation initiatives, educational outreach, or service projects that uplift and inspire.
We encourage applicants to think broadly and boldly. What are you doing that others might find exciting, impactful, or worthy of replication? This is your opportunity to showcase the creativity, dedication, and heart behind your work.

WHAT JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following:
• Support at least one of our mission areas: preservation, education, and service
• Impact on your Corporate Society and your local community
• Replicability – can your project inspire similar efforts elsewhere?
• Accomplishments Overall

Pro tip: A small initiative with powerful results can be just as compelling as a large-scale program!

SHARE YOUR STORY

We know that Corporate Societies are doing incredible work. Let the Clarinda Pendleton Lamar Awards be your platform to share that story, inspire others, and be recognized for the difference you are making.

Let’s celebrate excellence together!

Margaret Freeman, Chair
Katherine Cammack
Leslie Greene
Marcy Moody
Melinda Willingham

Apply here.
Download the assessment form here.