Photograph of the winners of the Globe-Democrat Awards for Meritorious Service from the 1963 session. Winner of the Most Valuable Member of the Legislature, Senator William Baxter Waters (Dem.), the two who tied for second for this award being Senator J.F. Patterson (Dem.) and Paul M. Berra (Dem.). Winner of Most Effective Member of Senate in Debate, William J. Cason (Dem.), and Most Effective First-Term Senator, Senator Richard M. Webster (Rep.). Member Showing Greatest Leadership Growth, Senator Thomas Woolsey (Rep.), and House Member Showing Greatest Growth in Leadership, Representative George T. St. Peter are also pictured. Lastly are Most Effective First-Term House Member, Representative Melvin E. Carnahan (Dem.) and Most Effective House Member in Debate, Representative Robert O. Snyder (Rep.).