Points are awarded for VPH Homebrewer of the Year as follows...

Winning a VPH Style of the Month Competition	3 points
Entering, but not winning, a VPH SOM Competition	1 point
​1st Place in a BJCP or AHA sanctioned competition	3 points
2nd Place in a BJCP or AHA sanctioned competition	2 points
3rd Place in a BJCP or AHA sanctioned competition	1 point
Best of Show in a BJCP or AHA sanctioned competition	3 points
Presentation at a meeting	1 point (Up to a maximum of 3 points in 1 year)
Organizing one of the Club Parties, Big Brew, Pub Crawl or other club event	1 point
Hosting a club meeting at your house	1 point

The current standings for Homebrewer of the Year can be found here.