National Forensic League

The National Speech & Debate Association’s Honor Society (also known as the National Forensic League) recognizes high school students and coaches for participation in speech and debate activities. Students earn merit points for participation in one of the oldest and most respected honor societies known to college admissions offices.

As members earn points they also earn new Honor Society degrees. Degrees recognize progress, provide motivation, and offer distinction. Each time a new degree is earned, members are mailed a corresponding seal for their custom membership certificate to be kept as a keepsake or displayed at school.

National Awards

Speaking and Service Award

The Speaking and Service Award annually recognizes students who go above and beyond in their service to their teams, schools, and communities. Students receive this award when they earn 200 service points in a given year, the maximum number possible in a school year in our Honor Society. (100 hours of service = 200 service points)

Academic All American

The Academic All American award recognizes high school students who have earned the degree of Superior Distinction (750 points); completed at least 5 semesters of high school; demonstrated outstanding character and leadership; and earned a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). NOTE: If the GPA is between 3.5 and 3.7 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), students also must have received an ACT score of 27 or higher, or a New SAT score of 1300 or higher. Students may apply through July 31 in the year they graduate. For example, if a student graduates in May 2024, they have until July 31, 2024 to apply for the AAA Award. 

School Awards

Service Award

Leadership Award

Integrity Award

Best Debater Award

Best Speaker Award

Top New Debater Award

Top New Speaker Award

Most Improved Award

Spirit of the Team Award