Each year we host an Awards Gala to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the DC Chapter. 

Please review the award information below before submitting your nominee to the DC Chapter Awards Committee by sending an email to agadc1950@gmail.com.

*All nominations must be submitted to the DC Chapter Awards Committee by COB April 1.

Lifetime Achievement Award – award is given to a DC Chapter member who has demonstrated significant and continuous contributions to the AGA DC chapter throughout their career. The award recognizes the individual‘s cumulative achievements. Nominations are made by chapter members and an awardee is selected by the Awards Committee and submitted to the President for review and approval.

James W. Saylor Award - The James W. Saylor Chapter Service Award recognizes an active DC Chapter member who has consistently made important contributions to the development and enhancement of the chapter during the past year. Nominations are made by chapter members. An awardee is selected by the Awards Committee and submitted to the President for review and approval. The selected nominee will be submitted to AGA National as a nominee for their Volunteer of the Year award.

James Willis Saylor was born in 1923 and was a great friend of the Chapter from 1962 to 1986. He had a long career with DoD and served the Chapter in many capacities but was perhaps best remembered for being a constant and amiable presence at Chapter events. Jim always went out of his way to welcome new members and encourage everyone to volunteer their time on behalf of the Chapter. After Jim passed in 1986, the Chapter Executive Committee voted to name the annual Chapter Service Award after Mr. Saylor. His widow Frances presented the first James W. Saylor award in May 1988.