Vertical Flight Society Award Recipients
Chapter Member Increase Contest
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.
2025
VFS Montreal/Ottawa Chapter
VFS
For adding maximum number of new members to VFS in previous year.
VFS
For adding maximum number of new members to VFS in previous year.
2024
VFS South Florida Chapter
VFS
S. Florida Chapter Net Increase membership grew by 76 members this year.
VFS
S. Florida Chapter Net Increase membership grew by 76 members this year.
2023
VFS Dayton - Great Lakes Chapter
Vertical Flight Society
The VFS Dayton-Great Lakes Chapter attained the Net Increase of 133 new members, which is more than 150%, during this year.
Vertical Flight Society
The VFS Dayton-Great Lakes Chapter attained the Net Increase of 133 new members, which is more than 150%, during this year.
2022
The VFS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
VFS
The VFS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter had an increase of 126 members.
VFS
The VFS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter had an increase of 126 members.
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.
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).
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.
Montreal-Ottawa Chapter
For maximum increase in new memberships among all VFS chapters - 57 new members this year.
2018
San Francisco Bay Chapter
For adding 119 members during the year.
For adding 119 members during the year.
2017
South Florida Chapter
The South Florida chapter added 29 members for a 25% increase.
The South Florida chapter added 29 members for a 25% increase.
2016
Philadelphia Chapter
For adding largest 68 new members during the year.
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
For the largest net growth in members, adding 108 new members during the year
2014
Southwest Chapter
For adding 150 members during the year.
For adding 150 members during the year.
2013
Southwest Chapter
For adding 61 members during the year.
For adding 61 members during the year.
2012
Federal City Chapter
2011
Huntsville Chapter
2010
Southwest Chapter
AHS
AHS
2009
Southwest Chapter
2008
Southwest Chapter
AHS
AHS Southwest Chapter, actually won all of the other AHS Membership awards this year for Mr. Millman's foresight in creating the first AHS Membership payroll deduction plan for all of the employees at Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
AHS
AHS Southwest Chapter, actually won all of the other AHS Membership awards this year for Mr. Millman's foresight in creating the first AHS Membership payroll deduction plan for all of the employees at Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
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.
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.
AHS
Award accepted by Mr Junji Takaki, President of Japan Chapter.
2003
AHS Stratford Chapter
2002
Pacific Northwest Chapter -David George
Treasurer
AHS
For greatest net increase of members during the past year.
Treasurer
AHS
For greatest net increase of members during the past year.
2001
Redstone Chapter
AHS
The Red Stone Chapter came out with the greatest net increase of members during the past year.
AHS
The Red Stone Chapter came out with the greatest net increase of members during the past year.
2000
Montreal/Ottawa Chapter
AHS
The chapter with the greatest net increase of members during the past year.
AHS
The chapter with the greatest net increase of members during the past year.
1999
Federal City Chapter
1998
Hampton Roads Chapter
The chapter with the greatest net increase of members during the past year.
The chapter with the greatest net increase of members during the past year.
1997
AHS Federal City Chapter
AHS Federal City Chapter
AHS Federal City Chapter
1996
Atlanta Chapter
For maximum AHS membership increase in chapter during the past year.
For maximum AHS membership increase in chapter during the past year.
1991
Japan Chapter
AHS
Japan Chapter topped the Chapter Net Member Increase for bringing more new members to the society in previous year. Chapter president Motoi Yoshiwaka accepted the honor.
AHS
Japan Chapter topped the Chapter Net Member Increase for bringing more new members to the society in previous year. Chapter president Motoi Yoshiwaka accepted the honor.
1990
AHS Japan Chapter
AHS
For highest increase in new members during previous year.
AHS
For highest increase in new members during previous year.
1989
Arizona Chapter
AHS
For introducing highest net and percent increase in number of members this year.
AHS
For introducing highest net and percent increase in number of members this year.
1988
St. Louis Chapter
AHS
For recruiting highest number of new AHS members this year, among all the AHS Chapters.
AHS
For recruiting highest number of new AHS members this year, among all the AHS Chapters.
1987
Arizona Chapter
AHS
Arizona Chapter this year won Chapter Member Increase and Percent Increase membership award. Award was accepted by Gene Munson.
AHS
Arizona Chapter this year won Chapter Member Increase and Percent Increase membership award. Award was accepted by Gene Munson.
1985
Southwest Chapter
AHS
For greatest net increase in chapter membership - 172 new members this year
AHS
For greatest net increase in chapter membership - 172 new members this year
1984
Stratford and St. Louis Chapters
AHS
These chapters tied for the highest net growth of 84 new members this year.
AHS
These chapters tied for the highest net growth of 84 new members this year.
1983
St. Louis Chapter
AHS
AHS
1981
Los Angeles Chapter
AHS
The chapter increased its membership by 97, bringing its total to over 450. Accepting the award was chapter president Gordon F. Acker.
AHS
The chapter increased its membership by 97, bringing its total to over 450. Accepting the award was chapter president Gordon F. Acker.
1980
Mideast Chapter
AHS
For the Mideast Chapter increased its total membership by 27 members, bringing the total to nearly 400 members. Mr. Zeimba accepted the award certificate on behalf of the chapter from Kenneth M. Horsey, Society's national membership chairman.
AHS
For the Mideast Chapter increased its total membership by 27 members, bringing the total to nearly 400 members. Mr. Zeimba accepted the award certificate on behalf of the chapter from Kenneth M. Horsey, Society's national membership chairman.
1979
Southwest Chapter
AHS
For getting highest number of new members to the chapter this year.
AHS
For getting highest number of new members to the chapter this year.
1978
Southwest AHS Chapter -Walter Sonneborn
Southwest AHS Chapter
For greatest increase in chapter growth.
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.
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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