First place is awarded to the VFS chapter with the greatest percent increase at the end of the contest period (from April 1 to March 31). The winning chapter receives a plaque or certificate presented at the VFS Annual Awards Banquet.
2025
- VFS Montreal-Ottawa Chapter
- VFS
For maximum percentage of new members inclusion to the VFS in previous year.
2024
- VFS Enrico Forlanini Italy Chapter
- VFS
The VFS Enrico Forlanini Italy Chapter won the Chapter Percent Increase award for its membership increase by 135%.
Representing the Chapter were Luca Medici from Leonardo Helicopters and Dr. Giuseppe Quaranta from Politecnico di Milano.
2023
- No Award Presented
2022
- The VFS South Florida Chapter
- VFS
The VFS South Florida Chapter had more than 200% net increase in members.
2021
- Montreal/ Ottawa Chapter
- VFS
In recognition of the dedication to the Society for increasing chapter membership by 55% during the year beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021.
2020
- Aberdeen Chapter
- VFS
The VFS Aberdeen Chapter was honored by Tatro, which increased from 41 to 48 members, a 17% improvement. The chapter, based in Aberdeen, Maryland, is led by Chapter President Rajneesh Singh and Membership Chair Hao Kang.
2019
- St. Louis Chapter
- VFS St. Louis Chapter
For maximum percent increase in new memberships during this year - 36%.
In the image - Mr. Dale Pitt and Jon Tatro during the Forum 75 Grand Awards Banquet.
2018
- China Chapter
For 528% increase in memberships during the year.
2017
- The Dayton Chapter
The Dayton Chapter grew from 114 to 146 members, a 28% increase during the year.
2016
- Jake Fortner Chapter
With 49% increase in membership during the year.
2015
- Germany Chapter
A 30% increase in its membership during the year.
2014
- East New England Chapter
2013
- Atlanta Chapter
For 46% increase in memberships during the year.
2012
- Arizona Chapter
2011
- Cherry Point Chapter
2010
- Jake Fortner Chapter
- AHS
2009
- Empire State Chapter
2008
- Southwest Chapter
- AHS
AHS Southwest Chapter, actually won all of the other AHS Membership awards this year for Mr. Millman's foresight in creating the first AHS Membership payroll deduction plan for all of the employees at Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
2007
- Australia Chapter
2006
- Atlanta Chapter
2005
- Redstone Chapter
- AHS
This award is given to the chapter that has the greatest percentage increase in membership.
2004
- San Francisco Chapter
- AHS
2003
- AHS Patuxent River Chapter
- AHS
For greatest percent increase in members during past year.
2002
- AHS Poland Chapter
- AHS
Award accepted by Dr Vieslas Lujanek, Chapter President
2001
- Cherry Point Chapter
- AHS
Membership at the AHS Cherry Point Chapter increased 33 percent.
2000
- Redstone Chapter
This award given to the chapter that has the greatest percentage increase in membership.
Paul Bogosian, president Redstone Chapter.
1998
- Connecticut Valley Chapter
- Connecticut Valley Chapter
This award is given to the Chapter that has the greatest percentage increase in membership.
The award was accepted by chapter president Martha Gracey from Gene Munson, AHS Membership Chair.
1997
- The Brazil Chapter
- AHS
1996
- Cherry Point Chapter
- AHS
For greatest percent increase in AHS membership during the year.
1991
- Japan Chapter
- AHS
Japan Chapter topped the Chapter Percent Member Increase for bringing more new members to the society in previous year.
Chapter president Motoi Yoshiwaka accepted the honor.
1990
- AHS Japan Chapter
- AHS
For highest percent increase of members in previous year.
1989
- Arizona Chapter
- AHS
For introducing highest net and percent increase in number of members this year.
1988
- Montreal/Ottawa Chapter
- AHS
For recruiting highest percentage of new members this year.
1987
- Arizona Chapter
- AHS
Arizona Chapter this year won Chapter Member Increase and Percent Increase membership award. Award was accepted by Gene Munson.
1985
- Arizona Chapter
- AHS
For greatest percent increase in new members to Society this year - 75 percent.
1984
- Arizona Chapter
- AHS
The Arizona chapter increased its membership by 44 percent this year.
1983
- Stratford Chapter
- AHS
1981
- The Hampton Roads Chapter
- AHS
for having the greatest percent growth in membership. The chapter increased its membership by 33%. The Chapter president Harold K. Reddick accepted the award at the Forum.
1980
- Florida Chapter
- AHS
For chapter membership increase by 21 percent this year. Mr. Lane accepted the award on behalf of the chapter.
1979
- San Diego Chapter
- AHS
For getting highest percentage of new members to the chapter this year.
1978
- San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
- San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
For greatest percentage increase in chapter growth.
1976
- Neil N. Jubeck- Patuxent River Chapter
- President
- Patuxent River Chapter
Neil N. Jubeck, president of the Patuxent River Chapter, received the certificate awarded to his Chapter for the greatest percentage growth.
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