VBODA Awards

Awards Nomination
Welcome to the VBODA Awards Nomination portal. Please read the requirements for each award and complete the nomination completely before submitting.

If you have questions, please contact Doug Spruill at:

dspruill@vboda.org

Deadline for nominations for the 2025-26
awards is Friday May 29, 2026

Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
Person Submitting Nomination
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
School Address (or home address if not teaching).*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Best Phone Number to reach you*

Area CodePhone Number
Your NAfME number*
Your NAfME Expiration Date*

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Award Descriptions
VBODA Hall of Fame Recognition

The VBODA Hall of Fame was established by the VBODA Executive Board to give recognition for exceptional support, inspiration and outstanding contributions to the growth and development of instrumental music education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Criteria
- 25 successful years of teaching instrumental music with at least 20 of those years in Virginia
- Evidence of numerous and consistent exemplary performances on the concert stage, marching, and/or jazz stage while fostering strong, multi-faceted programs to include elementary, middle school, and high school educators
- Ensemble performances at local, regional, state, and/or national events.
- Highly regarded professional leader of instrumental music education
Philip J. Fuller Service Award

In honor of Philip J. Fuller, who was instrumental in the organization of VBODA and served as President of VBODA (1953-56) and as Assistant Manual Editor for over thirty years, an annual award for service to VBODA will be presented. Nominations are made by VBODA members, and are submitted to the VBODA Executive Board. The Board determines the recipient.
C. Sidney Berg Award

Established in 1988 for outstanding service to VBODA, the VBODA Sidney Berg Award is presented to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the Commonwealth, but are not necessarily members of VBODA. In 1994, the general membership unanimously agreed to name the VBODA Service Award in honor of Sidney Berg, President 1948-50 and Manual Editor from 1947 until 1997. Nominations are made by VBODA members and are submitted to the VBODA Executive Board. The Board determines the recipient.
VBODA Hall of FamePhilip J. Fuller Service AwardC. Sidney Berg Award
Philip J. Fuller Service Award
In honor of Philip J. Fuller, who was instrumental in the organization of VBODA and served as President of VBODA (1953-56) and as Assistant Manual Editor for over thirty years, an annual award for service to VBODA will be presented. Nominations are made by VBODA members, and are submitted to the VBODA Executive Board. The Board determines the recipient.
Name of Nominee

First NameLast Name
Nominee Email
example@example.com
Nominee Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Nominee Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Selection criteria:
- Full name, address, phone number, and email
- Dedication toward the advancement of instrumental music in Virginia
- Active involvement in VBODA or VBODA-related activities (nominee must be a current or former VBODA member)
- Professional accomplishments
- Length of service to VBODA
- Must be nominated by a VBODA member
Nominee's years of service.
You have the option to type or copy & paste your nomination informatioon or upload a separate document. You do not need to do both.
Please explain why this nominee should receive the award?
Or submit file below.
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C. Sidney Berg Award
Established in 1988 for outstanding service to VBODA, the VBODA Sidney Berg Award is presented to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the Commonwealth, but are not necessarily members of VBODA. In 1994, the general membership unanimously agreed to name the VBODA Service Award in honor of Sidney Berg, President 1948-50 and Manual Editor from 1947 until 1997. Nominations are made by VBODA members and are submitted to the VBODA Executive Board. The Board determines the recipient.
Name of Nominee

First NameLast Name
Nominee Email
example@example.com
Nominee Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Nominee Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Selection criteria:
- Full name, address, phone number, and email
- Dedication toward the advancement of instrumental music in Virginia
- Nominee does not have to be a current or former VBODA member
- Can be an individual or an organization
- Must be nominated by a VBODA member
Nominee's years of service.
You have the option to type or copy & paste your nomination informatioon or upload a separate document. You do not need to do both.
Please explain why this nominee should receive the award?
Or submit file below.
Upload Nomination

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VBODA Hall of Fame Recognition
The VBODA Hall of Fame was established by the VBODA Executive Board to give recognition for exceptional support, inspiration and outstanding contributions to the growth and development of instrumental music education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Criteria
- 25 successful years of teaching instrumental music with at least 20 of those years in Virginia
- Evidence of numerous and consistent exemplary performances on the concert stage, marching, and/or jazz stage while fostering strong, multi-faceted programs to include elementary, middle school, and high school educators
- Ensemble performances at local, regional, state, and/or national events.
- Highly regarded professional leader of instrumental music education
Name of Nominee

First NameLast Name
Nominee Email
example@example.com
Nominee Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Nominee Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Application includes the following information:
- Full name, address, phone number, and email
- Educational background
- Teaching and administrative experience including years and places
- Professional organizations and all leadership positions including VBODA and VMEA
- Professional service including, workshops, clinics, guest conducting, etc.
- Publications, research, and creative work
You have the option to type or copy & paste your nomination informatioon or upload a separate document. You do not need to do both.
Nominee's total years of Teaching & Administrative service
Nominee's years in Virginia
Places and Dates of Employment
Professional organizations and all leadership positions including VBODA & VMEA affiliates.
Professional service including workshops, clinics, guest conducting, etc.
Publications, research, and creative work
Honors & Awards
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Awards Nomination

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Award Descriptions

Philip J. Fuller Service Award

C. Sidney Berg Award

VBODA Hall of Fame Recognition