[press release]
The American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors has announced the winners of its top awards for 2019.

Jerry Miller and Charles Verge are this year’s recipients of Herdenberg award. The award, named for Ralph and Bette Herdenberg, founding AAPE members, is presented to members who have provided long and distinguished service to the organization.

Miller administered the popular AAPE exhibit critique service for more than 8 years. Verge served on the AAPE board for 12 years, including as president 1999-2002. He was also a key organizer of Ameristamp Expo 2006 in Toronto.

Jay. B. Stotts is the recipient of the Bernard Henning award, which is given to recognize excellence as a stamp show judge and/or philatelic literature judge. Criteria include skillfully communicating with exhibitors and accurately awarding medal levels. Stotts has been an APS accredited judge since 1989 and was involved in the preparation of the current judging manual.