New England Woodcarvers, Inc.

Carver of the Year

This award is given to a member who has made and outstanding or exceptional contribution to the membership and the community during the year or throughout a period of time. The Carver of the Year award has been presented since 1976 to individuals whose carving artistry exemplifies the extraordinary commmitment of service and leadership in promoting the aims of the organization.

In considering a candidate for this distinguished award, five important requirements must be carefully looked at before you decide to submit the nomination form. Each nominee will have demonstrated his or her ability to:

• be a woodcarver
• have attended at least three meetings a year
• been a NEWC member in good standing for a minimum of three consecutive years
• be recognized in the community for encouraging, promoting, and furthering woodcarving in one or more art forms
• must have demonstrated to the membership their effort in advancing the legitimate ends and aims of the New England Woodcarvers organization.

Although this award has been given out each year since it's beginning, it is possible that in a given year no member has met the established criteria. If this possibility happens, the membership should feel confident the selection process in place ensures a candidate must have manifested the highest ideals of the organization.

The award is open to nominations from any member and will be judged by the New England Woodcarvers Executive Board. The honoree will be honored at the June Membership Meeting. Floyd Truitt has been commissioned to continue with his attactive well-balanced design of a relief carving that is consistent in style and character with NEWC's trademark.

Carver of the Year Award Membership Recipients