Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) chapters across the country lead the Conservative Movement in their work to promote conservative values on campuses across the country. YAFers expose their peers to conservative ideas through bold activism initiatives, packed campus events, and an activist mindset unlike any other.
Annually, the Young Americans for Freedom Board of Governors recognizes a Chapter of the Year and a Rookie of the Year for their impact on campus. The winners will be announced in August at YAF’s National Conservative Student Conference in Washington, D.C.
Young Americans for Freedom is excited to announce the following chapters as nominees for Chapter of the Year:
University of Dallas
University of Dallas YAF hosts Prime Minister Boris Johnson to a packed crowd
The University of Dallas YAF chapter hosted the following key events:
Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Panel discussion with Trent Horn, Burt Folsom, Dr. Susan Hanssen, and Dr. Jonathan Sanford
Daniel Di Martino
Col. Allen West
9/11: Never Forget Project
Freedom Week
De-Transitioners Day of Visibility
And more!
University of Alabama
University of Alabama YAF hosts a Pro-Second Amendment “Change My Mind” table
The University of Alabama YAF chapter recognizes these key events:
9/11: Never Forget Project
Freedom Week
Sage Steele
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill
Burt Folsom
Nick Freitas
Various Change My Mind tabling
Robert Spencer
And more!
University of Georgia
Members of University of Georgia YAF pose with Detransitioner Chloe Cole after a successful event
YAF at the University of Georgia accomplished the following events:
Freedom Week
Pro-Life Timeline
Chloe Cole
Yeonmi Park
Laken Riley Memorial and 5k
And more!
University of Wisconsin-Madison
A standing room-only crowd for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, hosted by University of Wisconsin-Madison YAF
The University of Wisconsin’s YAF chapter hosted many key events:
Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch
Dan McLaughlin
Tony Wied
Pro-Life Timeline
9/11: Never Forget Project
Christopher Scalia
And more!
University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida YAF attends Young America’s Foundation’s Nashville Freedom Conference
University of Central Florida YAF hosted the following key events:
Pro-Life Timeline
Public tabling with Daniel Di Martino
Freedom Week
Coast to Coast activism initiative
9/11: Never Forget Project
And more!
The Young Americans for Freedom Board of Governors is also excited to announce the following chapters as nominees for the Rookie of the Year award:
Modesto Junior College
Harding University
Westminster College
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