Submissions due February 15th 2026
TSA Chapter of the Year / State Championship
The New Mexico Technology Student Association (NM TSA) Chapter of the Year Award recognizes a chapter that demonstrates exceptional achievement in areas such as leadership, community involvement, and participation in state and national competitions. This prestigious award is presented annually at the NM TSA State Conference, which is typically held in March.
Chapters vying for this award are evaluated based on several criteria, including:
Leadership Development: Active engagement in fostering leadership skills among members.
Community Service: Participation in service projects that benefit the local community.
Competitive Excellence: Success in state and national TSA competitions.
Membership Growth: Efforts to expand and sustain chapter membership.
Chapter Management: Effective organization and operation of chapter activities.
TSA Chapter of Distinction
This program provides clear standards and expectations for TSA chapters in order for chapters to evaluate the quality of their programs and plan for areas of improvement. Chapters will be recognized by distinction of Bronze, Silver, or Gold. Chapters are encouraged to improve each year by accomplishing additional standard compliance to move through all three levels of distinction.
Chapters vying for this award are evaluated based on several criteria, including:
Leadership Development: Active engagement in fostering leadership skills among members.
Community Service: Participation in service projects that benefit the local community.
Competitive Excellence: Success in state and national TSA competitions.
Membership Growth: Efforts to expand and sustain chapter membership.
Chapter Management: Effective organization and operation of chapter activities.