NVSS MEMBER AWARDS

NVSS knows the importance of recognizing the outstanding contributions of its members both on and off the field. There are six major classes of recognition, each special and important in its own way.    [* denotes no longer active; ** denotes deceased. at the end of the person’s name]                                                  

                                                                 HALL OF HONOR                                                                                                                  

The Hall of Honor was established in 2003 to recognize and reward NVSS members for noteworthy effort on the organization's behalf. The individuals inducted into the Hall of Honor have given uncountable volunteer hours and accepted many responsible tasks to meet the enormous administrative, management and support demands required to make NVSS the outstanding success that it is.         All honorees meet at least the following criteria:             

• 10 Years of NVSS membership.           
• 5 Years of service in at least two positions.
• Individuals who spend longer periods in only one position while donating extreme amounts of time and effort to NVSS may also be considered.

Selection by  the current Hall of Honor members.                                                                                                       

                                                                          RECIPIENTS  

                                                         SERVICE RECOGNITION 

The NVSS Service Recognition Award, established in 2011, will be awarded whenever the Board of Directors at its sole discretion sees a need to recognize the accomplishments and//or contributions of an NVSS member or no-mmeber that led to the success of NVSS.  The Award may be made on the basis sustained contribution over a period of time or for a single contibution of special significance.

                                                                          RECIPIENTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                            ALL STARS

All Stars are selected annually by their teammates based solely on their combined offensive and defensive on-field performances that year, whether or not they are available to play in the All-Star game that year.                                                                 

                                                                           RECIPIENTS                                                                                        

                                                                                     BILL THOMPSON SPORTSMANSHIP                                   

The NVSS Board established The Bill Thompson Sportsmanship Award in 2014 to honor Dr. Bill Thompson, a long-time NVSS player noted for his love of softball, spirited play, and appreciation of his teammates. Winners should exemplify the ideals found in the NVSS Creed and the Code of Conduct, recognizing that NVSS is recreational sport promoting health, fellowship, and fun. Sportsmanship also means: being supportive of teammates, acknowledging that your opponent holds similar deep-rooted aspirations and expectations as you, and affirming that, win or lose, you will walk off the field with pride for having participated in, not watched, this great team sport.                                                                              

                                                                          RECIPIENTS

                                                 FAIRFAX COUNTY OUTSTANDING SENIOR                            

Since 1984, NVSS has nominated members to Fairfax County and the Senior Citizens Council in celebration of Older Americans Month. Awardees are selected based on the length and significance of the NVSS member's contributions to the successful day-to-day operations of NVSS.                                                         

                                                                           RECIPIENTS                                                                                                     

                                                           MEMBER  LONGEVITY AWARD

The Longevity Awards program was begun in 2003 to recognize and honor long term NVSS members. These awards are presented in increments of 5-year periods — 35, 30, 25, 20, 15 and 10 years. The awards are presented at the Annual Breakfast to those awardees attending this event. The first award [patch and 10 year rocker] is made at the conclusion of 10 total years of full or associate membership [years need not be consecutive, only cumulative], and every 5 years [appropriate rocker] thereafter.                        

                                                                             RECIPIENTS        

                                                                 LIFETIME ASSOCIATE          

The Lifetime Associate Award recognizes associate, non-playing members for achieving their 80th birthday and continued association with NVSS. It bestows lifetime associate membership in NVSS with no further membership fee required. It recognizes not only an important life benchmark, but also the longtime dedication of our members who may have hung up their cleats but stay active and contribute greatly to NVSS. The only requirement is for eligible members to advise their wish to remain an Associate member with NVSS.