Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) chapters across the country lead the fight for conservative ideas at their schools. Through their efforts in organizing bold activism initiatives and hosting breakthrough campus lectures, YAFers have ensured that their peers are introduced to conservative ideas.
To recognize the top YAF chapters in the country, the Young Americans for Freedom Board of Governors annually names a Chapter of the Year and a Rookie Chapter of the Year. The winners will be announced at YAF’s National Conservative Student Conference in Washington, D.C., next week.
Young Americans for Freedom is excited to announce the following chapters as nominees for Chapter of the Year:
Clemson University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kansas State University
Oklahoma State University
University of Alabama
University of Dallas
University of Iowa
University of Virginia
The Young Americans for Freedom Board of Governors is thrilled to announce the following chapters as nominees for the Rookie of the Year award:
College of the Sequoias
Davidson College
Duke University
Kennesaw State University
University of North Dakota
University of South Alabama
Villanova University
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