Young AFCEAN Awards - which recognizes and rewards exceptional performance in four areas: leadership and guidance for the Young AFCEAN program; superior technical achievement in the professional arena; a record of going "above and beyond" at the local AFCEA chapter or region level; and mentoring provided for other Young AFCEANs.

Educational Foundation Awards – which recognizes exceptional service and demonstrates a unique dedication to the educational mission of the AFCEA Educational Foundation and/or the educational programs of AFCEA Chapter organizations.

Small Business Awards – which recognizes businesses and individuals who demonstrate a commitment to AFCEA's mission, values and activities and who demonstrate a positive and tangible economic, social, or strategic impact over a wide range of markets or a particular community, region or national area.

Individual Awards – which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Association, in combination with exceptional professional performance in the fields of communications, electronics, intelligence and information systems.

Information Technology Awards – which recognizes individuals who have made significant accomplishments in IT through innovation or applications which advance the agency, department, and/or organization mission or which benefit the public in general.

Chapter Awards – which recognizes chapters which have most significantly contributed to the goals of AFCEA.