Hi Stuart,
Are you sure the next award level is available in Logsearch (i.e., has somebody else been given that award)? There have been problems regarding the implementation of new award levels.
Another issue is this: https://wwff.co/2024/06/approve-apply-for-awards/. But since you are able to apply for other awards, the issue described there might not apply. However, is the situation for Brandon exactly the same as yours (that he is able to apply for other awards, but not VEFF), or is he unable to apply for any awards?
Kim OH6KZP