CHRW is blessed with talented ladies who have been recognized for their contributions and leadership by local, state and national Republican organizations.
NFRW & TFRW Club Awards
CHRW has won the National Federation of Republican Women Diamond Award several times, most recently in 2025, the TFRW John Goodwin Tower Award of Excellence, and the TFRW Campaign Activities Award. These awards symbolize political and community service at its highest level.
NFRW Dorothy Kabis Internship
1991 awarded to Mandy (Innis) Tschoepe
TFRW Legacy Award
2021 Dixie Clem
2023 LaVeta Sealy
TFRW Women of Distinction Honorarium
April 2020 awarded to Dixie Clem
October 2024 Tribute To Women awarded to Nita Braun
TFRW Award for “Ten Outstanding Women”
Eight members of Conner Harrington Republican Women’s Club have received the prestigious TFRW “Top 10 Outstanding” award, which is announced at the biannual State Convention, for their contributions to CHRW, the Texas Federation, the Republican Party, and their community.
| Dixie Clem | LaVeta Sealy |
| Jane Yancey | Phyllis Cole |
| Kay Baird | Sandra Halsey |
| Mandy Tschoepe | Florence Shapiro |
| Lissa Smith | Jody Rushton |
| Daryl Reynolds (New 2023 winner) |
Collin County Republican Party “John McVeigh” Award
This award named is the highest award given by Collin County Republican Party. It is presented annually to the individual who overtime has made significant personal or financial contributions to the Collin County Republican Party.
Dixie Clem Award
2026 | Sandy Halsey | 1995 | Lucille Adams |
2016 | Jody Rushton | 1992 | LaVeta Sealy |
2009 | Mandy Tschoepe | 1988 | Phyllis Cole |
2007 | Lissa Smith | 1986 | Jane Yancey |
2004 | Florence Shapiro | 1982 | Gladys Harrington |
2001 | Joyce Beach |
Dixie Clem led the Collin County Republican Party by serving as the Directory of Headquarters for 30 years. She is an ever-present example of hard work and the true Republican spirit. As a tribute to her, this award is presented annually to an outstanding Young Republican.
2014 | Heather Webb | 2004 | Kathy Payton |
2010 | Mary McClure | 2003 | Mandy Tschoepe |
2009 | Stacy Gibson | 1995 | Kim Mayer |
Conner Harrington Republican Women 