Vertical Flight Society Award Recipients
Chapter Percent Increase Contest
First place is awarded to the VFS chapter with the greatest percent increase 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 maximum percentage of new members inclusion to the VFS in previous year.
VFS
For maximum percentage of new members inclusion to the VFS in previous year.
2024
VFS Enrico Forlanini Italy Chapter
VFS
The VFS Enrico Forlanini Italy Chapter won the Chapter Percent Increase award for its membership increase by 135%.
VFS
The VFS Enrico Forlanini Italy Chapter won the Chapter Percent Increase award for its membership increase by 135%.
2023
No Award Presented
2022
The VFS South Florida Chapter
VFS
The VFS South Florida Chapter had more than 200% net increase in members.
VFS
The VFS South Florida Chapter had more than 200% net increase in members.
2021
Montreal/ Ottawa Chapter
VFS
In recognition of the dedication to the Society for increasing chapter membership by 55% 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 55% during the year beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021.
2020
Aberdeen Chapter
VFS
The VFS Aberdeen Chapter was honored by Tatro, which increased from 41 to 48 members, a 17% improvement. The chapter, based in Aberdeen, Maryland, is led by Chapter President Rajneesh Singh and Membership Chair Hao Kang.
VFS
The VFS Aberdeen Chapter was honored by Tatro, which increased from 41 to 48 members, a 17% improvement. The chapter, based in Aberdeen, Maryland, is led by Chapter President Rajneesh Singh and Membership Chair Hao Kang.
2019
St. Louis Chapter
VFS St. Louis Chapter
For maximum percent increase in new memberships during this year - 36%.
VFS St. Louis Chapter
For maximum percent increase in new memberships during this year - 36%.
2018
China Chapter
For 528% increase in memberships during the year.
For 528% increase in memberships during the year.
2017
The Dayton Chapter
The Dayton Chapter grew from 114 to 146 members, a 28% increase during the year.
The Dayton Chapter grew from 114 to 146 members, a 28% increase during the year.
2016
Jake Fortner Chapter
With 49% increase in membership during the year.
With 49% increase in membership during the year.
2015
Germany Chapter
A 30% increase in its membership during the year.
A 30% increase in its membership during the year.
2014
East New England Chapter
2013
Atlanta Chapter
For 46% increase in memberships during the year.
For 46% increase in memberships during the year.
2012
Arizona Chapter
2011
Cherry Point Chapter
2010
Jake Fortner Chapter
AHS
AHS
2009
Empire State 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
Australia Chapter
2006
Atlanta Chapter
2005
Redstone Chapter
AHS
This award is given to the chapter that has the greatest percentage increase in membership.
AHS
This award is given to the chapter that has the greatest percentage increase in membership.
2004
San Francisco Chapter
AHS
AHS
2003
AHS Patuxent River Chapter
AHS
For greatest percent increase in members during past year.
AHS
For greatest percent increase in members during past year.
2002
AHS Poland Chapter
AHS
Award accepted by Dr Vieslas Lujanek, Chapter President
AHS
Award accepted by Dr Vieslas Lujanek, Chapter President
2001
Cherry Point Chapter
AHS
Membership at the AHS Cherry Point Chapter increased 33 percent.
AHS
Membership at the AHS Cherry Point Chapter increased 33 percent.
2000
Redstone Chapter
This award given to the chapter that has the greatest percentage increase in membership.
This award given to the chapter that has the greatest percentage increase in membership.
1998
Connecticut Valley Chapter
Connecticut Valley Chapter
This award is given to the Chapter that has the greatest percentage increase in membership.
Connecticut Valley Chapter
This award is given to the Chapter that has the greatest percentage increase in membership.
1997
The Brazil Chapter
AHS
AHS
1996
Cherry Point Chapter
AHS
For greatest percent increase in AHS membership during the year.
AHS
For greatest percent increase in AHS membership during the year.
1991
Japan Chapter
AHS
Japan Chapter topped the Chapter Percent 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 Percent 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 percent increase of members in previous year.
AHS
For highest percent increase of members in 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
Montreal/Ottawa Chapter
AHS
For recruiting highest percentage of new members this year.
AHS
For recruiting highest percentage of new members this year.
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
Arizona Chapter
AHS
For greatest percent increase in new members to Society this year - 75 percent.
AHS
For greatest percent increase in new members to Society this year - 75 percent.
1984
Arizona Chapter
AHS
The Arizona chapter increased its membership by 44 percent this year.
AHS
The Arizona chapter increased its membership by 44 percent this year.
1983
Stratford Chapter
AHS
AHS
1981
The Hampton Roads Chapter
AHS
for having the greatest percent growth in membership. The chapter increased its membership by 33%. The Chapter president Harold K. Reddick accepted the award at the Forum.
AHS
for having the greatest percent growth in membership. The chapter increased its membership by 33%. The Chapter president Harold K. Reddick accepted the award at the Forum.
1980
Florida Chapter
AHS
For chapter membership increase by 21 percent this year. Mr. Lane accepted the award on behalf of the chapter.
AHS
For chapter membership increase by 21 percent this year. Mr. Lane accepted the award on behalf of the chapter.
1979
San Diego Chapter
AHS
For getting highest percentage of new members to the chapter this year.
AHS
For getting highest percentage of new members to the chapter this year.
1978
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
For greatest percentage increase in chapter growth.
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
For greatest percentage increase in chapter growth.
1976
Neil N. Jubeck- Patuxent River Chapter
President
Patuxent River Chapter
Neil N. Jubeck, president of the Patuxent River Chapter, received the certificate awarded to his Chapter for the greatest percentage growth.
President
Patuxent River Chapter
Neil N. Jubeck, president of the Patuxent River Chapter, received the certificate awarded to his Chapter for the greatest percentage growth.
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