AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS

It is fitting to recognize members for meritorious contributions to the Society. Each outgoing President is awarded a plaque by the newly elected President at the annual meeting. Other members may be recognized at the discretion of the President, but there are no set rules by which the Society is regulated. Recommendations for each recognition should be forwarded to the President.

Special awards have been established to recognize members of the Society for outstanding achievements or service to the Society. Any member may nominate a candidate for a specific award.

Nominations must be made in writing, include proper documentation of the nominee's achievements or service, and submitted to the Awards and Recognition Committee.

Properly completed nominations will be considered by the committee. Those nominees deemed worthy by unanimous vote of the committee will be approved. The President will be notified of the name of the approved nominee. All documentation will be forwarded to the Secretary for inclusion in the Society's official records.

Virginia Beach Genealogical Society Hall of Fame
(Nomination Form)

The highest honor the Society may award a member is induction into the Hall of Fame. Those selected for induction will have made significant contributions to the success of the Society over a period of years.

Members of the Hall of Fame will be granted special life membership in the Society with an exemption from paying dues. The nominee will receive a plaque at the awards presentation.

The Robert F. Brown Award
(Nomination Form)

The Robert F. Brown Award is established in the memory of the founder and first president of the Society. His vision was for a group of people who would assist each other in researching their genealogy and would educate others in the techniques of genealogy. Recipients of the award should exemplify the vision of Robert F. Brown.

Recipients of this award will be presented with a plaque at the awards presentation.

Distinguished Service Award
(Nomination Form)

The Distinguished Service Award is established to honor those members who have provided the Society with a level of service that is marked by high achievement and service.

Persons selected for the Distinguished Service Award will receive a framed certificate.

Honorary Membership
(Nomination Form)

Honorary membership may be awarded to members or nonmembers of the Society.

Honorary membership may be granted for exceptional service to the Society or for an exceptional specific act or contribution to the Society.  Honorary membership may be granted for one year.

Persons selected for honorary membership will be presented with a certificate.