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In Mensa, there are many ways to be recognized as the best. From community service to esoteric cultural knowledge, from writing a groundbreaking essay to creating a l33t home page -- through one program or another, you could be recognized nationally for your efforts.
Here's a list of those designated the Best of Mensa over the last couple of years. More "Best of..." programs are in the development stage; if you have any good ideas, please contact the National Office.
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Community Activities Program (CAP)
Local groups participate in any local community enrichment activity they choose. Mensa encourages groups to share their experiences and ideas with other groups around the nation. Awards are given annually.
CultureQuest®
Annual competition, held simultaneously across the U.S. and Canada in the spring, against other Mensa teams.
Foundation Awards
Part of the Mensa Education and Research Foundation's efforts to identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity involves encouraging research into the characteristics and uses of intelligence. Several awards programs have been established to recognize this research and efforts to publicize its results.
Foundation Scholarships
The Mensa Education & Research Foundation scholarship program is very large in the geographic area it covers — usually about 75% of the United States; the number of applications — approximately 4,000 to 6,000 in recent years; and the amount of money available for awards — nearly $60,000 this past year. With the exception of support provided by the Foundation Director and American Mensa's National Office staff, approximately 400 volunteers around the country manage the program.
Group of the Year Awards (GOTYAs)
Part of the Mensa Education and Research Foundation's efforts to identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity involves encouraging research into the characteristics and uses of intelligence. Several awards programs have been established to recognize this research and efforts to publicize its results.
National Chair Awards
The members that American Mensa has recognized.
National Service Awards
The members that American Mensa Awards Committee has recognized for their outstanding service at the national level.
Proctor of the Year Awards
Who comes to mind when you think of the perfect proctor? Someone who is an ambassador of Mensa, makes test sessions enjoyable, tests regularly, shows originality about testing, and is a conscientious proctor.
Publications Recognition Program (PRP) Awards
The American Mensa PRP annually rewards excellence in the newsletters and Web sites of American Mensa's local groups.
Owl Awards
Nationally recognized local groups that display outstanding effort in the areas of membership growth and retention.
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