C. T. Lucy Distinguished Service Award
Named for the founder of the VAB, this award honors a broadcaster who spent a significant part of his or her career at one or more Virginia broadcast properties.  Candidate should be an individual who has a reputation as an experienced broadcaster and has been a leader in the broadcast industry in Virginia, an active participant in the VAB, and involved in community and/or political service.

George A. Bowles Jr. Award for Distinguished Performance in Broadcast News
Presented to a broadcast reporter or news director who is distinguished in the field of broadcast news.  Candidate must have longevity in Virginia broadcasting and be respected by his or her peers and the local community.  This broadcast reporter or news director should exhibit enthusiasm for his or her work, have a commitment to his or her community and have a depth of knowledge & insight apparent in his or her work.

J. J. Freeman Engineering Achievement Award
Candidate must be or have been an owner, officer, or employee of any company, subsidiary, or division of a VAB member radio or television station or have been directly in support of broadcasting, including employees of the federal government directly engaged in broadcast engineering work and contract engineers serving VAB member stations.  Criteria:  technical knowledge, dedication, dependability, minimum 10 years experience in broadcasting, leadership in broadcast engineering affairs and outstanding contribution to broadcasting.