The San Mateo County Veterans Commission is seeking nominations for three awards recognizing outstanding contributions by and for those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
These nominations must be submitted no later than August 22, so there is still time for those who have been part of the country's army or navy and who have contributed with actions worthy of recognition to sign up.
The three categories of honorees are:
- “Veteran of the Year,” dedicated to someone who lives in San Mateo County and has gone beyond the scope of his or her daily work in service to the community.
- “Patriot of the Year,” for a non-veteran who lives in San Mateo County and works with veterans, veterans causes or organizations.
- “Business of the Year,” dedicated to a for-profit or nonprofit company that has significant operations in San Mateo County working with veterans or improving their lives.
Veteran of the Year nominees must have been honorably discharged from branches of the U.S. armed forces, whether active duty, reserve or guard components, the Veterans Commission said in a statement.
The winners will be honored at the Seventh Annual Veterans Recognition Luncheon on November 10, 2022, at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel in Millbrae.
The event marks a return to an in-person luncheon after COVID-19 caused last year’s event to be held virtually.
This year’s keynote speaker will be U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Thomas A. Cropper, retired, president of the California State University Maritime Academy.
Nomination forms, further details and information on previous recipients can be viewed by clicking click here.
Those with questions may contact Ed Kiryczun, San Mateo County veterans services officer, at 650-802-7930 or ekiryczun@smcgov.org.
The San Mateo County Veterans Fund was established in 2017 and is administered by the San Mateo County Human Services Agency's County Veterans Office to support veteran initiatives and the needs of the County's veteran population.
The 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates reported that there are 28,739 veterans residing in San Mateo County.
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