Distinguished Cemeterians
Armstrong Cross * Mark Droughman, Jr.
Robert Casey * Brian Marlowe, CCE (2000)
Franklin Hibbs * C. H. Doherty, Jr. (2003) *
Phil Daly* Mike Doherty (2006)
Hinton Hurff, Sr. (1994) Jimmy Stuart (2013)
Vernon Stuart, Sr., CCE (1995)* David Gilliam (2016)
* Denotes Deceased
How to Nominate Someone for the Distinguished Cemeterian Award:
- Distinguished Cemeterian Award should be awarded at least once every five years.
- Distinguished Cemeterian Award can only be awarded to one individual each period.
- Distinguished Cemeterian Award Recipient can be nominated by any past president.
- Distinguished Cemeterian Award can only be voted on by the past presidents of the VCA.
- Distinguished Cemeterian must go above and beyond the call of duty in representing the industry and the VCA.
- To nominate someone for the Distinguished Cemeterian Award– Please call the VCA office.
In Order to be Considered for the Distinguished Cemeterian Award -
the Following Guidelines Must be Met:
- Distinguished Cemeterian must have been a Past President or Past Board Member of the VCA
- Distinguished Cemeterian must have owned or worked for a cemetery for over 25+ years.
- Distinguished Cemeterian must have been an active member in the VCA for at least 20 years.
- Distinguished Cemeterian must continue to be willing to be involved in the VCA through council or participation after leaving the industry through retirement.
