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Each year the members of the Vatican Philatelic Society are asked to cast a vote for their favorite article that appeared in the Vatican Notes.
What is the Veritas Award – The Veritas Award recognizes those volunteer members who researched and submitted articles to be published in the Vatican Notes. VPS members are asked to vote for their ‘best’ nominated article published in the preceding 12 months. The award was established in the early 1990's. Veritas means 'TRUTH'. Therefore, it is a fitting name for the award.
Who selects the articles that are nominated – The editor of the Vatican Notes selects the articles nominated for the Veritas Award.
What articles are currently nominated – Click the article to view.
1. The Development of Vatican City Airmail: Part III – Antonio Rabasca (Vol 68 No 385 Page 10)
2. The Vatican City and Egypt: A Personal Connection – Michael Lamothe (Vol 69 No 388 Page 10)
3. Pope St. Pio X and Vatican City Philately – James Hamilton (Vol 68 No 386 Page 10)
4. Sept. 20, 1870 – The End of the Papal State – James Hamilton (Vol 68 No 386 Page 36)
5. Benevento: Scarce Mail from a Papal Enclave – Michael Lamothe (Vol 68 No 384 Page 44)
6. St. Thomas Aquinas: Doctor of the Church – Peter Caracci (Vol 69 No 387 Page 88)
How is the winner of the Veritas Award recognized – There is no certificate, plaque, money or any other type of recognition given to the author of the article receiving the most votes. The winner along with all others nominated for the award just ‘ENJOY THE HONOR’ of being recognized by their peers. The results of your voting is published in an upcoming Vatican Notes.
How do I cast my vote for my favorite article – Voting for your favorite article is simple and can be accomplished in one of three ways:
1. a. Log onto the VPS website – www.VaticanStamps.org
b. On the left side of the Home Page is a box titled ‘Annual Veritas Award Vote’.
‘Click Here For On-Line Voting’
c. Check your article of choice and click ‘Submit’
d. Your vote has been cast
2. a. Log onto the VPS website – www.VaticanStamps.org
b. Click ‘Member Page’
c. Click ‘Veritas Vote’
d. Check your article of choice and click ‘Submit’
e. Your vote has been cast
3. An annual dues paying envelope was included in the 2nd quarter issue of the Vatican Notes for those choosing to pay their dues by mail rather than using PayPal via the VPS website. If you are paying your dues by mail, you have the opportunity to cast your vote for the Veritas Award right on the dues paying envelope.
If you have not yet voted for your favorite Vatican Notes article, please do so. This is your recognition to the volunteers for their hard work and research for the articles written and published in the Vatican Notes for your knowledge and enjoyment.
