SPECIAL AWARDS
We value the contributions made by all members to make the club work as well as it does, but there are times when a member has provided service “above and beyond the call of duty." Those individuals are identified by the president or board members.
Joe Razza Special Service Award
The first of these awards, the Joe Razza Special Service Award, is in memory of former member Joe Razza. This special service award was established in 2005 in recognition of his dedicated and outstanding service to the North Bethesda Camera Club.
Each recipient’s name is added to a perpetual plaque. The award may not be given every year and it may be given several times to the same person if their service so merits.
Recipient | Year |
|---|---|
Toni Robinson | 2024 |
Carol Lee | 2023 |
Toni Robinson | 2021 |
Bruce Cyr | 2020 |
Roy Sewall | 2019 |
Chuck Lee | 2018 |
Judy Switt | 2017 |
Lori Ducharme | 2016 |
Recipient | Year |
|---|---|
Alan Sislen | 2015 |
Kent Mason | 2014 |
José Cartas | 2012 |
Chuck Lee | 2011 |
Stuart Mathison | 2009 |
Judy Switt | 2008 |
Tom Field | 2007 |
Tom Field | 2005 |
Special Recognition Awards
In addition, from time to time the board of directors presents a Special Recognition Award in recognition of outstanding and/or extensive service. It has presented one Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Gordie Corbin, June 2013
Gordie Corbin received this award for "extraordinary success as a club photographer as well as ...dedicated service to NBCC over many years." Among her accomplishments over almost five decades were serving as vice president, president, and director, newsletter editor and membership chair; winning Photographer of the Year 22 times; and earning 4,213 NBCC Star points. For a full description of her achievements, read page 11 of the Summer 2013 issue of the Lens and Eye.
Photo © Chuck Lee
Former president Carol Lee and Gordie Corbin
Toni Robinson, June 2020
Tom Field, June 2019
Virginia and Jim Render, June 2016
Special Recognition Awards
Judy Switt, June 2022
For 50 years of continuous service, 1972-2022
Thank you for being the heart, soul, brains, and body of our club.
Toni Robinson, June 2020
In appreciation of the extraordinary leadership, dedication, inspiration and commitment to excellence during her NBCC presidency, 2019–2020.
Tom Field, June 2019
For extraordinary contributions to the club's photography, education, technology, and fellowship
Photo © Chuck Lee
Virginia and Jim Render, 2016
In appreciation of their unprecedented long-term service on the refreshments committee.