Participate in the National SAA Chapter Challenge!
Ready to showcase your chapter’s contributions and earn national recognition? The National SAA Chapter Challenge is your chance to turn everyday advocacy, education, service, and fundraising into a friendly competition with SAA chapters across the country.
Scroll down to find out how to participate in the 2025-2026 National SAA Chapter Challenge!
View Past Winners of the SAA Chapter Challenge
What's the Challenge?
Your SAA Chapter earns points by participating in activities across five key categories:
Education
Advocacy
Humanitarian
Fundraising
Inclusivity & Representation
Submit your activities using the Chapter Challenge Submission Form for each of the three scoring windows:
Challenge Period Activity Dates Submission Deadline
Period 1 March 11-October 6 October 8, 2025
Period 2 October 7-December 12 December 14, 2025
Period 3 December 13-March 13 March 15, 2026
Be sure to read the form instructions carefully and use the “notes” section to highlight your chapter’s creativity and contributions. Most all activities count—so don’t leave anything out!
What's at Stake?
The top three scoring SAA chapters will be crowned Chapter Challenge Champions and receive:
- A certificate of recognition from national SAA
- A spotlight feature on the SAA website and social media
- Recognition at the 2026 SAA Conference in San Antonio, Texas
Show Off Your Chapter
We want to see your chapter in action! Send in your photos, videos, and write-ups so we can celebrate your work and share your success with the national SAA community.
Questions?
Reach out to Braidyn Milner, national SAA Chapter Relations Committee Chair, for help with point submissions or activity tracking.
Let the challenge begin!