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Nominations Now Open: 17th Annual VSRF Tradesperson of the Year Awards

We take great pride in announcing the commencement of the 17th Annual VSRF Tradesperson of the Year Awards, and we wholeheartedly encourage all member companies of VSRA to actively participate in this esteemed event. It's time for you to nominate!

Please note that the DEADLINE to submit your nominations is Friday, October 13, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. We want to ensure that all of our fabulous tradespeople of VSRA are considered for selection of this prestigious award, so do not delay!

Thank you for your dedication and efforts to ensure that all of our outstanding tradespeople are recognized.

Please click on the following links for:

2023 VSRF Jr ToY Nomination Form

2023 VSRF Sr ToY Nomination Form 

VSRF Jr Sample ToY Nomination Form

VSRF Sr Sample ToY Nomination Form


If you have questions or need further information, please contact Carina Phillips at CPhillips@VirginiaShipRepair.org  or by calling 757.233.7034.

Click here for more information

Nomination Tips:
The judges look for specific examples of expertise, leadership and commitment. Please be descriptive in your answers. Other areas that weigh in on the decision-making are: creativity, safety, professionalism and growth. Please try to refrain from using the nominee’s name or company name in your nominee descriptions other than on the first page of the nomination form. Also please refrain from using HE or SHE within nominee descriptions, instead please use NOMINEE, THEM, THEY, or THEIR as we want to maintain anonymity of the individual.

Please refrain from submitting their certificates or licenses, especially if these items contain their name and company's name. The judges are aware that if they are actively working in the industry, they must have these. 

Presenting Sponsorship by:

Prizes Sponsored by: 



Please comb your rosters of your outstanding performers and nominate them to receive the esteemed honor of being selected as the best and brightest that our Industry has to offer

we're rallying all VSRA member companies to jump on board this prestigious journey


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