We are accepting nominations for the Stanley K. Nichols Award for 2025. Nominations can be made HERE.

Established in 2011, the Stanley K. Nicholls Award is awarded to the Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Member who, by his personal individual efforts and participation during the preceding years contributed the most to the advancement and embodiment of the USSVI Creed and Agenda, and by his dedicated service and support to the Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base and his fellow Submarine Veterans exemplifies the meaning and spirit of the word, “Shipmate.”

Criteria:
1. Is active in the local community.
2. Regularly attended Bowfin Base meetings.
3. Regularly attended Bowfin Base ceremonies such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Punchbowl plaque re- dedication.
4. Promotes the mission of the Bowfin Base and actively strives to increase the base membership.
5. Volunteered for various committees.
6. Provided support for the various Bowfin Base ceremonies