VAHAS
Virginia Arts Honor and Award Services
Official Partnership Proposal · 3, 5 & 7-Year Contract Options
Executive Summary
J M McMillan Enterprises, Inc. respectfully proposes a multi-year partnership between the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Arts Honor and Award Services (VAHAS) — a military-grade recognition framework designed to honor extraordinary contributions to the performing arts, community service, and civic excellence.
VAHAS will serve as Virginia Beach's official arts and culture honors program, modeled after military commendation systems and aligned with the City's strategic goals for tourism, economic development, and cultural identity. The inaugural ceremony is planned for the Virginia Beach Competitive Arts Festival — March 13, 2027.
Contract Options
3-Year Contract
Entry-level partnership to establish VAHAS as the official city arts honor program.
- Annual VAHAS ceremony at a City-approved venue
- City officials eligible for honorary recognition
- Co-branding: City of Virginia Beach × VAHAS
- Quarterly progress reports to City Council
- Community outreach in 5+ VB districts
5-Year Contract
Mid-term commitment embedding VAHAS into Virginia Beach's cultural calendar.
- All 3-year benefits included
- VAHAS integrated into official city events calendar
- Youth arts scholarship fund co-sponsored by the City
- Military & first-responder recognition category added
- Annual economic impact report delivered to Council
- VAHAS digital archive hosted on City infrastructure
7-Year Contract
Long-term strategic partnership positioning Virginia Beach as the East Coast hub for competitive arts excellence.
- All 5-year benefits included
- VAHAS Hall of Fame permanent installation at a City landmark
- Annual live-streamed ceremony broadcast on City channels
- City co-ownership of brand equity in the VAHAS name
- National expansion support (VAHAS recognized statewide)
- Tourism board integration for festival visitor packages
- Legacy endowment fund established with City matching
Why Virginia Beach?
- Home to the nation's largest military community — a natural fit for a military-modeled honor system
- Premier coastal destination attracting 18M+ annual visitors to fuel festival attendance
- No existing city-branded arts honor program — VAHAS fills a clear civic gap
- VCAF 2027 (March 13) anchors the inaugural ceremony with a built-in audience
- Aligns with City Council's arts, tourism, and economic development priorities
- SDVOSB-certified local business — supports veteran entrepreneurship initiatives
Next Steps
We invite the Virginia Beach City Council to approve a formal partnership discussion with J M McMillan Enterprises, Inc. to finalize contract terms, ceremony logistics, and co-branding opportunities.
Live Demo — Available Now
We are prepared to provide a live demonstration of the Viable Arts platform, APOLLO GNN™ scoring engine, and the full VAHAS digital infrastructure — including the CAEN broadcast network, artist marketplace, and real-time adjudication system.
📅 We are ready to show the system to the City Manager's office on Wednesday morning — at your convenience.
Contact us at viablearts@viableartsllc.com or 757-969-9554 to confirm the Wednesday appointment.