Awards

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Each year at the annual meeting, VMCA recognizes individuals or a group of individuals who have contributed to making the VMCA the best it can be. The Awards Committee and VMCA Executive Board accept nominations of members and peers who deserve recognition. Please send your nominations and supporting documentation via email to Awards Committee Chair Jennifer Barritt (JBarritt@vbgov.com) by December 15th.

• R.E. Dorer Award: The highest honor award that may be given to a very elite individual that has contributed much to VMCA
• Honorary Membership: An award that may be given to someone that has contributed to VMCA and may be near retirement
• Dr. Jorge Arias Student Competition Award:  Award given to the first place winner of the annual VMCA Student Competition.
• Student Competition Award: Awards given to second and third place winners of the VMCA Student Competition
• Dr. Bruce Harrison Mosquito Research Award:  Award bestowed on an individual or group of individuals who have contributed greatly to the improvement of mosquito knowledge in or affecting the state of Virginia through the peer-reviewed publication of mosquito research and shown a dedication to the sharing of this knowledge through teaching and training.
• Distinguished Service Award: Awarded for exceptional service with VMCA organizational work
• Outstanding Service Award: Awarded for exceptional service in field work
• Certificate of Appreciation: Award given to a non-member that did some special service for VMCA