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The Awards Committee has three members:
a past Board member, a present Board member, and a current general member.

Any VBGS current member may nominate someone for an award.
Nominations should be in writing and include details of the service or achievement of the nominee
and submitted to the Awards Committee for consideration.

Nominations approved by the Awards Committee are submitted to the Board for final approval.

Download forms below.
Email the form and any supporting documentation to awards@vbgsva.net. 

Nominations must be submitted by December 31st or 6 months before the presentation of the Award.
​They are presented at the annual banquet or other formal occasion decided by the Board.

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Awards

Excellence in Publication by a member in the publication of a genealogical subject

Excellence by a member in the publication of a genealogical subject appearing in a newsletter, journal, book, family history, blog within the past 18 months. This publication may be relevant to genealogy in general, not a specific location.
  • ​The nominee must have been a member of the Society for a minimum of one year
  •  Any member may nominate a candidate for the Excellence in Publication Award. 
  • Nominations must be made in writing and submitted to the Awards Committee. 
  • A documented article/s of outstanding contribution/s through newsletter, journals, and/or blogs by the nominee must be submitted to the Awards Committee.

Distinguished Service by a member of VBGS

This award recognizes a member’s exemplary contributions to the Virginia Beach Genealogical Society.  
  • The nominee must have been a member of the Society for a minimum of one year.
  • Any member may nominate a candidate for the Distinguished Service Award.
  • Nominations must be made in writing and submitted to the Awards and Recognition Committee.
  • A description of service must be written and any additional information can be included.
  • Another society member must provide an endorsement, signed and dated.

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year Award may be presented to a member or nonmember who has had generosity of spirit and given exemplary service to the Society.
  • The nominee must have been a member of the Society for a minimum of one year. 
  • Any member may nominate a candidate for Volunteer of the Year Award. 
  • Nominations must be made in writing and submitted to the Awards Committee. 
  • A statement is required describing the generosity of spirit and given exemplary service to the Society.