The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is seeking nominations for the second annual Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year Award, to be presented during the September 2009 Women Veterans Conference at Fort McCoy. The Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year Award recognizes women veterans who have compiled a record of exemplary service as a military service member, a veteran, and outstanding member of the community.
There will be one annual award for the Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year. The recipient will be selected by the Women Veterans Coordination Committee. Selection criteria focuses on the nominee's achievements in the military, veterans' affairs, her commitment to women veteran issues, and for citizen in service.
Nominations will be accepted from any Wisconsin resident, veteran, County Veterans Service Officer or veterans' service organization or group. Nominations may be submitted at any time during the year for the annual award. Completed nomination forms must be received by Aug. 31.
Forms must be submitted in writing, with a narrative not to exceed 500 words, explaining why the veteran is being nominated. Those nominations not selected may be retained for future award consideration at the discretion of the committee.
Nomination forms are available online at www.WisVets.com/Forms under "brochures" or can be mailed. Call toll-free (800) WIS-VETS (947-8387) and asking for the Women Veterans Coordinator, Gundel Metz. Go to www.WisVets.com for information on previous awards.
