Awards, Bylaws & Elections
Call for Bylaws Amendment Submissions
It’s that time of year again! Applications are now open to submit bylaw amendments. This year is a Bylaws Year, which means you have the opportunity to submit a resolution to amend the bylaws that shape the future and direction of MWBLSA. Please submit all proposed amendments to the Midwest BLSA Bylaws via the form here.
For any questions, please get in touch with Douglas Mathis, MWBLSA Parliamentarian, at [email protected].
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, by 11:59 PM CST
- Reference MWBLSA Bylaws: mwblsa.org/governing-documents.html
For any questions, please get in touch with Douglas Mathis, MWBLSA Parliamentarian, at [email protected].
Convention Award Applications
MWBLSA 58th Regional Convention Award applications are officially open! This year’s award categories include:
(1) Chapter Innovation and Programming Award
(2) Chapter of the Year (Small, Medium and Large)
(3) Highest Chapter Engagement Award
(4) Outstanding Member of the Region Award
The application period will remain open until Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. Award recipients will be announced and recognized at the 58th MWBLSA Convention Gala on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Breana Sims, MWBLSA Director of Membership, at [email protected].
(1) Chapter Innovation and Programming Award
(2) Chapter of the Year (Small, Medium and Large)
(3) Highest Chapter Engagement Award
(4) Outstanding Member of the Region Award
The application period will remain open until Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. Award recipients will be announced and recognized at the 58th MWBLSA Convention Gala on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Breana Sims, MWBLSA Director of Membership, at [email protected].