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Congresswoman Cammack Announces "Veteran Of The Year Award," Seeks Nominations For This Year's Recipient

November 11, 2021

GAINESVILLE, FL – Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack announced the open nomination process for Florida's Third Congressional District's Veteran of the Year Award. The award is an opportunity for local veterans to be honored for their service and contributions to North Central Florida.

"The Veteran of the Year Award recognizes the work of veterans who have served our country and continue to serve the community in Florida's Third Congressional District. Our veteran community is incredibly strong and we're looking forward to honoring one deserving hero for their contributions," said Rep. Cammack. "We're asking for the community's help in finding and nominating these veterans worthy of our gratitude and recognition."

Nominations can be submitted online here and will be accepted until November 30, 2021.

Criteria For Honorees:

  • Nominated veterans must be a veteran of one of the five Armed Forces of the U.S. including Reserve or National Guard, or United States Merchant Marines.

  • Nominated veterans must live within the Third Congressional District, which encompasses Alachua County, Bradford County, Clay County, Putnam County, Union County, and parts of Marion County.

  • Veterans must be able to supply a DD-214.

Veteran Of The Year Honoree Will Be Selected Based On:

  • Service: Demonstrate a commitment to service in the community through advocacy, community projects, an act of heroism, and/or other actions.

  • Excellence: Provide an example of how this veteran exudes a spirit of excellence.

  • Dedication: Demonstrate dedication to supporting fellow veterans and building bridges between veterans and the North Central Florida community.

Nominees will be evaluated by a panel with the winner announced in early December.

With questions, please contact the Gainesville office at 352-505-0838 or email Adeline Sandridge.

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