2017 VBCOA Special Award Recipients

Congratulations to the 2017 VBCOA special award recipients presented at the 2017 VBCOA Annual Conference and 88th Annual School in Virginia Beach Virginia on October 15 – 17 2017! At the 2017 Annual Banquet, VBCOA presented three (3) special awards in three categories. Richard Bartell received the Meritorious Service Award for Building Officials after 28 years of distinguished service as Chief Building Official with Hanover County. Mary Jo Fields received the Public Service Award for 30 years of superior support as VBCOA Executive Director with Virginia Municipal League. Matt Paxton received the Citizen Award for selfless assistance as Owner of Legacy Navigators as well as the international television host of hoarding programs, and referred to as the “Clutter Cleaner” and “Extreme Cleaning Specialist”. VBCOA and the A&R Committee appreciate these dedicated professional VBCOA members and industry partners for their considerable contributions and committed service to the VBCOA state organization and the code compliance industry.