The award is usually presented at the district spring convention but during the Biennial convention year the award is presented at the awards banquet. The Bertholf Forms are obtained from the National Office in the fall to be completed throughout the academic year. In the spring, at the end of the academic year the completed forms are returned to the National Office for review and evaluation by the Bertholf Committee. The Bertholf winners are announced in BIOS in the January issue. Honorable Mention and 2nd Honorable Mention.
Outstanding chapters receive a certificate.