Group awards
American Mensa offers a number of awards each year to Local Groups and officers and volunteers in recognition for their efforts on behalf of their groups.
- Local Group Jewels
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The Local Group Jewels recognize and reward Local Groups' membership-related activities and for their active participation in all that Mensa has to offer.
- Local Group Owls
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Local Group Owl awards recognize Local Groups that display outstanding effort in the areas of membership growth and retention.
- Proctor of the Year
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In honor and recognition of Dr. Abbie F. Salny's years of service as American Mensa's Supervisory Psychologist, three awards are given annually.
- Gifted Youth Coordinator of the Year
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The Gifted Youth Program Award is given for superior service as a Gifted Youth Coordinator and contributing to the growth of programs or services for gifted youth and/or Young Mensans.
- Community activities
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The Community Activities Program identifies those activities that local members and groups have undertaken to improve their community.
- CultureQuest® Standings
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Teams of up to five members gather in their neighborhoods on a single day across the U.S. and Canada and compete for cash prizes and bragging rights in CultureQuest.