The San Mateo County Veterans Commission is seeking nominations for three awards that recognize outstanding contributions by and for those who have served in the U.S. military.
These nominations must be submitted no later than August 22, so there is still time to subscribe those who have been part of the army or navy corps of the country and who have contributed with meritorious actions to be recognized.
The three categories of honorees are:
- "Veteran of the Year," dedicated for one who lives in San Mateo County and has gone above and 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 business that has significant operations in San Mateo County working with or to improve the lives of veterans.
Nominees for Veteran of the Year must have been honorably discharged from branches of the U.S. armed forces, whether active duty, reserves or guard components, the Veterans Commission said in a statement.
The winners, will be honored at the Seventh Annual Veterans Recognition Luncheon to be held on November 10, 2022, at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel in Millbrae.
The event marks the 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 found by clicking here. 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 created in 2017 and is administered by the County Veterans Office of the San Mateo County Human Services Agency to support veterans' initiatives and the needs of this County 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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