08/13/2026

Nominate a Winner for the VPMA Industry Stewardship Award

Recognize the best contributors to our industry!

Nominate a Winner for the VPMA Industry Stewardship Award

Every other year, in even years, VPMA gives the Virginia Pest Management Industry Stewardship Award to a deserving individual to recognize them for their outstanding service and dedication as a steward to the Association and the pest management industry.

Deadline to submit nominations is September 8, 2026

Make a Nomination

Who can make a nomination?

• Past Stewardship Award Recipients
• Current VPMA Active Members
• Current VPMA Allied Members

What information is needed for the nomination?

• Contributions the nominee has made in support of the pest management industry, including activities that have or will have a positive impact.
• Personal impact the nominee has made on the individual, VPMA and/or the industry as a whole.
• What legacy has the nominee left on their organization, VPMA, or the pest control industry that has had or will continue to have a positive impact?

Previous award recipients

David Boose (1998)
Joe Wilson (1999)
Joe Lupini (2000)
Dick Whitman (2001)
Bert Dodson, Jr. (2002)
Bobby Houchins (2003)
Charlie Church (2004)
John James (2005)
Dr. Eric Smith (2006)
Kevin Kordek (2007)
David McCormick (2008)
Brian Delaney (2009)
Ron Chaney (2010)
Jeff Johnson (2011)
Jerry McLawhorn (2012)
Andre Perdue (2013)
Dr. Dini Miller (2014)
Jack Broome (2016)
Gena Lupini (2018)
Jim Lincoln (2020)
Beth and Craig Duncan (2022)
Jack Horsley, Jr. (2024)

This group of award recipients have contributed a lifetime of experience, passion, and energy to build an Association that supports, guides and grows the pest management industry.  Who do you know that deserves to join this esteemed group of pest management professionals?

 Make a Nomination