Awards

Each year, WCSF honors those who have made an impact, aligning with our mission. Thank you for your nominations. Our 2026 awardees were chosen and awarded at our 9th Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception. Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating these wonderful awardees. For upcoming events and award nomination opportunities, please see our events pages.

2026 Award Winners

2026 Congressional Champion 2026 Leadership Impact Awardees

Senator Shelley Moore Capito Emily Crerand and Lorissa Bounds

Past Award Winners:

CONGRESSIONAL CHAMPIONS LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARDEES

2025: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Monika Konrad & Michelle Galdámez

2024: Congresswoman Stephanie Bice Michelle Dorothy & Alyssa Anderson

2023: Congresswoman Katherine Clark Brooke Bennet & Amelia Farco-Hadlock

2022: Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler Kana Smith & Brittany Martinez

2021: Congresswoman Joyce Beatty Kelle Strickland & Nandini Narayan

2020: Senator Lisa Murkowski Dr. Melanie Egorin

2019: Senator Tammy Duckworth Women’s Congressional Staff Association Board

2018: Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Devon Barnhart & Joicelynne Jackson

Leadership Impact Awards

This award recognizes women who exemplify what it means to be mentors by giving back to other women in the Capitol Hill community. These women have been leaders among their peers and created meaningful change that has benefited women on and off the Hill. They are passionate about uplifting other women and have demonstrated a desire to help improve the professional lives of women on Capitol Hill.

Congressional Champion Award

The Congressional Champion is a member of Congress who has a track record of advocating for and elevating women staff.