- April 18, 2024
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Flagler County Veterans Services office is accepting nominations for the Veteran of the Year award. The award will be presented during the expanded Veteran Day ceremony in November, at the Flagler Executive Airport. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will also be on display at the airport during the three-day weekend.
Residents can nominate a veteran, living in Flagler County, who has served his or her country with honor and used their leadership skills and abilities to improve the Flagler Community, through volunteer service.
“There are a number of veterans who continue to serve their fellow veterans and the community, said Sal Rutigliano, Flagler County Veterans Services Officer. “They deserve to be recognized.”
The Veteran of the Year Committee – a subcommittee of the Flagler County Veteran’s Appreciation Day Committee – will review all nominations and select the Veteran of the Year.
The nominee must: be resident of Flagler County; be a living veteran of one of the five Armed Forces of the United States, including Reserve or National Guard, or a United States Merchant Marine; have demonstrated outstanding patriotism, leadership, and service as a veteran and a volunteer in the community or civic service; and, be awarded for a single act or for continuous service. Previous recipients of the award will not be considered.
Nominations must be postmarked no later than Sept. 30, and may not exceed three typewritten pages.
The nomination must include a resume of no more than two pages with a minimum font size of 11 points that includes: periods of military service and branch of one of the five Armed Services or USMM; military awards and decoration; membership in nationally recognized veteran’s organizations; membership in community or civic organizations; community or civic organization awards or special recognition; and, the nominees address, telephone number and email if available.
A one-page, typewritten nomination statement, maximum 250 words, that describes why the individual being nominated should be selected as Flagler County Veteran of the Year, and a resume. Proof of military service is required through either a DD214, or one of its predecessors: WD AGO 53; WD AGO 55; WD AGO 53-55; NAVPERS 553; NAVMC 78PD; or NAVCG 553
“It’s an honor for us to be able recognize the men and women who have served our country and continue to serve our community,” said County Commissioner George Hanns.
Mail nominations to: Flagler County Veteran’s Service Office, Attn: Veteran of the Year, 1769 E. Moody Blvd. – Building 2, Bunnell, FL 32110. Nomination are being accepted through Sept. 30, 2016.
