Bascom Chapter status is conferred upon chapters whose extraordinary efforts have distinguished them. Each year, WAA designates chapters that excel at providing support to incoming students and local alumni as Bascom Chapters, a designation that recognizes their meaningful contributions to Badgers living in their areas and for making a positive impact in their communities. Bascom Chapters represent the highest tier of WAA alumni chapters around the world. The Washington DC Chapter is very proud to be a recipient of the Bascom Chapter award year after year.