First place is awarded to the VFS chapter with the greatest net growth at the end of the contest period (from April 1 to March 31). The winning Chapter receives a plaque or certificate presented at the VFS Annual Awards Banquet.
2021
- Montreal/ Ottawa Chapter
- VFS
In recognition of the dedication to the Society for increasing chapter membership by 105 during the year beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021.
2020
- Philadelphia Chapter
- VFS
VFS Philadelphia Chapter added 134 members — now with nearly 700 members — led by Chapter President Scott Bower (Boeing) and Membership Chair Ahmad Haidar (Leonardo).
2019
- Montreal-Ottawa Chapter
- Montreal-Ottawa Chapter
For maximum increase in new memberships among all VFS chapters - 57 new members this year.
In the image - Matthew Gruber, Chantal Boucher and Jon Tatro during the Forum 75 Awards Banquet
2018
- San Francisco Bay Chapter
For adding 119 members during the year.
2017
- South Florida Chapter
The South Florida chapter added 29 members for a 25% increase.
2016
- Philadelphia Chapter
For adding largest 68 new members during the year.
2015
- Montreal-Ottawa Chapter
For the largest net growth in members, adding 108 new members during the year
2014
- Southwest Chapter
For adding 150 members during the year.
2013
- Southwest Chapter
For adding 61 members during the year.
2012
- Federal City Chapter
2011
- Redstone Chapter
2010
- Southwest Chapter
- AHS
2009
- Southwest Chapter
2008
- Southwest Chapter
2007
- Redstone Chapter
2006
- Southwest Chapter
2005
- Federal City Chapter
- AHS
The chapter with the greatest net increase of members during the past year wins this award.
2004
- Japan Chapter
- AHS
Award accepted by Mr Junji Takaki, President of Japan Chapter.
2003
- AHS Stratford Chapter
The award was accepted by Dave Darrow- Stratford Chapter Membership Chair.
2002
- Pacific Northwest Chapter -David George
- Treasurer
- AHS
For greatest net increase of members during the past year.
2001
- Redstone Chapter
2000
- Montreal/Ottawa Chapter
The chapter with the greatest net increase of members during the past year wins this award.
Janet Tremble, Montreal/ Ottawa Chapter Membership Chair
1999
- Federal City Chapter
1998
- Hampton Roads Chapter
The chapter with the greatest net increase of members during the past year.
Bruce Tenney, AHS Hampton Roads chapters president accepted this award from Gene Munson, AHS Membership Chairman.
1997
- AHS Federal City Chapter
- AHS Federal City Chapter
The award accepted by David S. Farrel, president of the AHS Federal City Chapter.
1996
- Atlanta Chapter
For maximum AHS membership increase in chapter during the past year.
1978
- Southwest AHS Chapter -Walter Sonneborn
- Southwest AHS Chapter
For greatest increase in chapter growth.
1976
- Henry G. Smith - Los Angeles Chapter
- President
- Los Angeles Chapter
Henry G. Smith, president of the Los Angeles Chapter, received the certificate awarded to his Chapter for the greatest numerical growth.
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