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  • 2026 Dennis W. Burchill Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Form

    To be presented at the 2026 Lancaster By The Bay Chamber Annual Dinner
  • DENNIS W. BURCHILL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    QUALIFICATIONS/CRITERIA

     

    Professional Eligibility:

    a.      Nominees should have dedicated their entire career, or a significant portion thereof, to their field or industry. This award is intended for individuals who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to their profession. (Strong candidates are most likely within 1-5 years of professional retirement bracket.)

    b.      Preferred- most recent (if not majority) of that professional experience in the Northern Neck

    Leadership and Mentorship:

    a.      Nominees should have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, inspiring and guiding others (especially future generations) to achieve greatness.

    b.      Their mentorship efforts should have had a measurable and positive impact on the professional growth and development of individuals within their field.

     

    Integrity and Character:

    a.      Nominees must exhibit the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism – both within their professional and personal life.

    Well-Rounded Lasting Legacy:

    a.      Nominees should have actively contributed to the betterment of the community, whether through their professional work, philanthropic endeavors, cultural and/or social engagement.

    b.      Their accomplishments should have enduring value, continuing to influence and inspire future generations. (Strong candidates most likely won previous prestigious awards on behalf of other organizations, in past.)

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