To recognize significant leadership and management activities of a member of the Virginia Federation of NARFE as a VFN Board Member or a VFN Chapter Member. The Award will be presented at the 2025 Annual Conference in Harrisonburg, Virginia on April 8, 2025.

The nominee must be a current voting member of a chapter in the VFN. The nomination must be submitted in writing using the designated criteria. The submitted nomination must consider at least four of the following criteria, highlighting activities in calendar years 2018 - 2022 and with special emphasis placed on activities performed in calendar years 2021 and 2022.

The nominee must be a current voting member of a chapter in the VFN. The nomination must be submitted in writing using the designated criteria. The submitted nomination must consider at least four of the following criteria, highlighting activities in calendar years 2018 - 2022 and with special emphasis placed on activities performed in calendar years 2021 and 2022.

1. Leadership in VFN meetings and sponsored activities

2. Service as an elected VFN officer

3. Service as an appointed chair or member of a VFN committee

4. Mentoring of potential future VFN leaders

5. Advocacy for the NARFE Mission

6. Significant contributions as a NARFE member

7. Involvement in his/her community

1. Nomination submission must be typed or submitted online, limited to no more than one 8 1/2" x 10" page

2. Details and specific examples listing how nominee has met the four or more of the selection criteria