Verbeck Award; Highest Award given by the Association
The Verbeck Award is presented to that Association member who
best displays the ideals of Bill Verbeck–an unabashed love for the
24th Division and its Association–a member who most furthers the
interests of the Association and the Division.
It is not intended to reward mere popularity, but more to acknowledge hard work in helping to make the Association more successful. Background on the Verbeck Award
Verbeck Bowl
The award is symbolized by a large silver bowl, the “Verbeck Bowl,” which was conceived to encourage excellence; to emulate the values of William Jordan Verbeck. Initially, the awardee's names were engraved on the bowl itself.
But eventually the capacity for the bowl to carry the names became limiting, so at its 2007 meeting in Columbia, South Carolina, the Association’s Board of Directors decided to continue the “light” that has guided the 24th Infantry Division Association for the past 41 years. It approved the addition of a wooden base to support the original silver bowl, and that would provide an attractive and efficient means to carry the names of those who are to follow, those who demonstrate the values and excellence of William Jordan Verbeck.
2011 Verbeck Awards Committee Calls for your Nominee
The 24th Infantry Division Association is, therefore, seeking your nominee for our Association’s prestigious 2011 Award. Association President Sal Schillaci advises, “All members have the opportunity to name their nominee for the award.”
Please send your nominee to any member of the Verbeck committee with a brief note explaining how you believe the nominee has earned the right for consideration.
Mail, phone or e-mail your nomination to:
| Don Maggio | Gene Spicer | Dan Rickert | Tom Thiel |
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Verbeck Award Recipients (originally compiled by Larry Gay)
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