AWARDS:

THE NATIONAL AWARDS

There are hundreds of AVVA members who go the extra mile every day to help serve Veterans, their families, and the members' communities.    If you have questions about nominating someone for an award, please contact the Awards Committee Chair at:  anthony.gigli@gmail.com

 

THE 2025 AVVA NATIONAL AWARDS

The 2025 AVVA National Awards were presented at the convention AVVA Luncheon. 
Congratulations to all of the below recipients!

President's Commendation	Jack McManus, VVA Pres Fran Davis, MO AVVA At-Large
AVVA Cathy Keister Spirit of Excellence Award	Huong Le and Thao Phung, AVVA Chapter 641, Silver Spring, MD
AVVA Member of the Year	Suzanne Blohm-Weber, Chapter 1048, FL
Fellowship Award	Mark Coan, MO, AVVA chpt. 1014 Mary Yanz, TX, AVVA Chpt. 574 Bonnie Juza, WI, Chpt.224
Chaple of 4 Chaplains Legion of Honor Award	Bobbie Morris, PA, AVVA Jeanette Cox, MO, AVVA
VISTA Top Region	Region 3
VISTA Top State	Tennessee
VISTA Top Chapter	1004, TN
VISTA 1st Place Individual	Linda Myer, Chapter 1004 TN
VISTA 2nd Place Individual	Diana Gilpin, FL
VISTA 3rd Place Individual	Tammy Adcock, Chapter 1004 TN

 

MORE PHOTOS TO COME!

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

            

      If you have questions about the national awards please contact Anthony Gigli at:   anthony.gigli@gmail.com

 

 

THE 2024 AVVA NATIONAL AWARDS The 2024 AVVA National Awards were presented at the Leadership Conference AVVA Luncheon.  Congratulations to all of the below recipients! President's Commendation Penny Meinhardt, MI Chpt 1083 Wayne Reynalds, VVA, AL VVA Treas AVVA Member of the Year Brigitte Stafford, NV Chpt 989 Fellowship Award Linda Blocher, OR Chpt 805 Terry Byron, AZ Chpt 106 VISTA Top Region Region 3 VISTA Top State Tennessee VISTA Top Chapter Chapter 1004, TN VISTA 1st Place Individual Linda Myer, TN Chpt 1004 VISTA 2nd Place Individual Kim Biddle, FL  Chpt 1059 VISTA 3rd Place Individual Rose White, TN  Chpt 240   2024 - Members Submitting VISTA Hours:    229            If you have questions about the national awards please contact Anthony Gigli at: anthony.gigli@gmail.com

THE 2023 NATIONAL AWARDS The 2023 AVVA National Awards were presented during the 2023 AVVA Awards Luncheon. Below are the recipients of the awards for this year: President's Commendation Gina Mathews, TX AVVA Member of the Year Howard Schlutter, UT Fellowship Award Kim Biddle, FL VISTA Top Region Region 3 VISTA Top State Tennessee VISTA Top Chapter Chapter 454 KY VISTA 1st Place Individual Linda Myer, Cpt. 1004 VISTA 2nd Place Individual Theresa Novak, PA VISTA 3rd Place Individual Wynella Bethards, KY   Congratulations to all!

 

 

 

THE 2022 NATIONAL AWARDS

WERE PRESENTED AT THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
GREENSVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA

 

THE 2022 NATIONAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS ARE:

President's Commendation Medal - Ann Rice, Chapter 240, TN
AVVA Fellowship Award - Wynella Bethards, Chapter 454 KY
AVVA Member of the Year - Diana Schaack, Chapter 1048 FL

SPECIAL MENTION FOR OTHERS WHO WERE NOMINATED FOR AWARDS:

Member of the Year:	Terry Byron, Chapter 106, AZ
	Ann Rice, Chapter 240, TN
	Anita Washburn, Chapter 920, YX
Fellowship Award:	Terry Byron, Chapter 106, AZ

 

AVVA VISTA AWARD RECIPIENTS

First Place Individual Member - Linda Myer, Chapter 1004 (1164 hours)
Second Place Individual Member - Nancy Briggs, Chapter 104 AZ (448.5 hours)
Third Place Individual Member - Terry Novak, Chapter 542, PA (359.5 hours)

Top Region: Region 3 (7538 hours)
Top State: Tennessee
Top Chapter: 1004. TN (4166 hours)

The total hours of the 78 AVVA members who turned in their volunteer time was 10,113.6 hours!

(WE ARE HOPING TO POST PHOTOS OF THE RECIPIENTS SOON!

 

congratulations to all of our winners!