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Community Service Award Forms
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Employer of the Year Award (Small Business) Employer of the Year Award (Medium Business) Employer of the Year Award (Large Business) (PDF) (Word) |
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Purpose of Award: To confer recognition on one small, one medium and one large employer in each state for outstanding records in the hiring and retention of veterans. Deadline: December 15th The deadline for submission of nominations of employers of veterans is no later than January 15th. Nominations received after that date will not be eligible for consideration for the national award. Send to: Department Adjutant |
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Employment Service Award (DVOP) Employment Service Award (LVER) Employment Service Award (Local Office) (PDF) (Word) |
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Purpose: The purpose of the ES awards program is to confer national recognition annually on one outstanding Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER), one Disabled Veterans Outreach Program specialist (DVOP), and one local Employment Service (ES) office. LVERs, DVOPs, and ES provide job counseling, testing and placement assistance to unemployed and underemployed veterans. Deadline: December 15th The deadline for submission of nominations of employers of veterans is no later than January 15th. Nominations received after that date will not be eligible for consideration for the national award. Send to: Department Adjutant |
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Employer of Older Workers Award (PDF) (Word) |
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Purpose of Award: To confer recognition on one employer in each state for an outstanding record in the hiring and retention of older workers. Deadline: December 15th The deadline for submission of nominations of Employer of Older Workers is no later than January 15th. Nominations received after that date will not be eligible for consideration for the national award. Send to: Department Adjutant |
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Award to Enhance the Lives of Disabled Persons (PDF) (Word) |
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Purpose: The purpose of the National Organization on Disability (NOD) Awards competition is to confer national recognition on organizations, such as The American Legion, for their involvement in enhancing the lives of disabled persons by providing opportunities for their participation in community activities. Any Legion project or program that improves the quality of life for disabled persons will be considered. Deadline: December 15th The deadline for submission of nominations of The Award to Enhance the Lives of Disabled Persons is no later than January 15th. Nominations received after that date will not be eligible for consideration for the national award. Send to: Department Adjutant |
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Homeless Veterans Outreach Award (PDF) (Word) |
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Purpose: The Homeless Veterans Outreach Award, instituted in 2005, recognizes Departments for their activities toward eliminating homelessness among veterans and prevention of future homeless veterans. Deadline: December 15th The deadline for submission of nominations of employers of veterans is no later than January 15th. Nominations received after that date will not be eligible for consideration for the national award. Send to: Department Adjutant |
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Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award (PDF) |
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Purpose: The goal of the award is to select a well-rounded Law Enforcement Officer who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements expected of his/her position and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service coupled with professional achievement. Deadline: January 15th The deadline for submission of nominations of law enformcement officer of the year is no later than January 15th. Nominations received after that date will not be eligible for consideration for the national award. Send to: Department Adjutant |
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National Firefighter of the Year Award Guidelines: (Word) (PDF) Application: (Word) (PDF) |
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Purpose: The purpose of this award is to recognize the valiant efforts of our firefighters. The firefighter selects needs to be both an outstanding fireman, and one who supports various community activities. There are no age or position requirements for the award. Both full-time fireman and volunteer fireman are elegible for the award. Deadline: March 1 is the deadline for submitting applications for this award. Send to: Department Adjutant |
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Eagle Scout of the Year Award (PDF) |
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Purpose: The Eagle Scout of the Year Award recognizes one Eagle Scout for his demonstration of practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and the community. The Scout mest be a registered and active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew chartered to an American Legion Post, Auxillary Unit, or Sons of the American Legion Squadron. A registered and active scout is also eligible if they are the son or grandson of a Legionnaire or Auxillary member. Deadline: Nominatons for this award must be received by Department Headquarters no later than March 2. Send to: Boy Scouts Chairmen |
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