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Recognition & Awards

The NVDS Awards and Recognition programs honor outstanding contributions to Nevada’s veteran community, including the Veteran of the Month and Veteran Supporter of the Month awards that spotlight service and support from veterans and citizens alike. These recognitions also include the Youth Serving Veterans Award to celebrate young volunteers making a meaningful impact.

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At NVDS, we proudly recognize individuals and organizations whose dedication strengthens Nevada’s veteran and military communities. From honoring exceptional veterans and community supporters to celebrating young people serving our heroes, our awards highlight service, compassion, and community spirit.

Veteran of the Month Program

Guidelines and Nomination Forms

Click here to see a list of past Veteran of the Month Recipients

The Veteran of the Month award recognizes Nevada veterans who contribute their time and energy to support veterans, their communities and/or the military.

The award shines a bright light on the work veterans continue to do for the good our state and nation.

The program is managed by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) and we continue to ask for your help in nominating possible candidates so we may recognize veterans who contribute time and effort for the betterment of our state and the veteran community. Submissions will be reviewed and chosen by the members of the Veterans Service Commission (VSC) at its quarterly meetings.

Read the VOM Guidelines here
Complete and submit the VOM Nomination Form below.
Completed nomination forms must be submitted 14 days prior to the next Veterans Services Commission meeting.

Note: If possible, it is optimal if the Nomination Packet includes a photo of the nominee.

Nomination Packets may be filled out online, saved, printed, signed and mailed to:

Nevada Department of Veterans Services
Veteran of the Month
Attn: Nevada Department of Veterans Services
Nevada Department of Veterans Services
9400 Gateway Drive, Suite A
Reno, NV 89521

Completed Packets may also be scanned and emailed to pelhamk@veterans.nv.gov

Please read the Nomination Guidelines prior to completing this form.

"*" indicates required fields

Nominee Information

Nominee*

First Last

Nominee's Telephone Number*

Nominee's Email

Nominee's Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Date of Birth*

Place of Birth*

City, State

Date and Location of Residency*

Nominator Information

Nominator's Name*

First Last

Nominator's Telephone Number*

Nominator's Email Address

Nominator's Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Nominee Contributions

Nominee's Name*

First Last

Branch/Length of Service*

Branch – Length of Service

Nominator's Name*

First Last

Direct Volunteer Support to Veterans

Please describe the nominee’s volunteer activities to veterans.

Volunteer Support to the Military*

Please describe the nominee’s volunteer activities to the military.

Volunteer Support to the Community*

Please describe the nominee’s volunteer activities to their community.

Veteran Supporter of the Month

Guidelines and Nomination Form

Click here to see previous Veteran Supporter of the Month Recipients [Build Page]

The Veteran Supporter of the Month Award recognizes both active organizations and non-veteran Nevada community members that provide exceptional support to military stationed in Nevada, Nevada veterans, and their families.

This program expands the Nevada Veteran of the Month Award (Vsm) by shining a bright light on individuals who, while not serving in uniform, help veterans with no expectation of recognition or award. It also serves to recognize the contributions of organizations who donate their time and energy to improve the lives of our veterans.

Anyone can nominate candidates for this award. Submissions are reviewed by the members of the Nevada Veterans Services Commission (VSC) at its quarterly meetings who forward their recommendations to the Governor. The program is administered by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services.

1. Read the VSM Guidelines here
2. Complete and submit the VSM Nomination Form [Build Form]
3. Completed nomination forms must be submitted 14 days prior to the next Veterans Services Commission meeting.

Note: If possible, please submit a photo of the nominee or an organizational photo.

Nomination Packets may be filled out online, saved, printed, signed and mailed to:

Nevada Department of Veterans Services
Veteran of the Month
Attn: Nevada Department of Veterans Services
Nevada Department of Veterans Services
9400 Gateway Drive, Suite A
Reno, NV 89521

Completed Packets may also be scanned and emailed to pelhamk@veterans.nv.gov

Please read the Nomination Guidelines prior to completing this form.

Nominee's Name(Required)

First Last

Nominee's Telephone Number(Required)

Nominee's Email Address

Nominee's Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Nominator Information

Nominator's Name(Required)

First Last

Nominator's Telephone Number(Required)

Nominator's Email Address

Nominator's Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Nominee Contributions

Nominee's Support to Veterans(Required)

Please describe the nominee’s activities to veterans.

Nominee's Support to Active Duty military/National Guard/Reserve Members(Required)

Please describe the nominee’s activities to military, National Guard, and/or Reserves.

Nominator's Name(Required)

I have read the nomination guidelines and attest that the information included in this form is true.

First Last

Date

Youth Serving Veterans Award

Guidelines and Nomination Forms

Click here to see a list of past Youth Serving Veterans Award Recipients [Build Page]

The Youth Serving Veterans Award recognizes the volunteer work of a young Nevadan or a group of young Nevadans who contribute time, energy, and effort in support of veterans, military members or families of veterans and military members. The award is patterned after the monthly Veteran Supporter of the Month award, but the Youth Serving Veterans Award recipients will be selected quarterly, which was approved by the Governor on April 15, 2022.

Purpose
This award is designed to:

Thank and recognize awardees for their volunteer work supporting veterans and military members.
• Raise awareness and showcase volunteer opportunities.
• Recognize the contributions of Nevada’s veteran and military communities.

Eligibility

Youth Serving Veterans Award recipients should be under 19-years of age when nominated.
• Groups of young Nevadans are defined as nonprofits, organizations, clubs, classroom, projects, essentially group consisting of more than one young Nevadan, under 19-years of age.

Selection Information

Nominees will be selected for significant contributions made in support of Nevada Veterans, military, and/or their families at the local, state, and/or national level.If possible, please submit a photo of the nominee or organizational photo.
• Nominations will be evaluated on the scope and impact of a nominee’s achievements and the extent to which the nominee’s efforts benefit and provide inspiration to their community as well as the veteran and military communities.
• Nominations will be reviewed by the Veterans Services Commission (VSC) for a selection to recommend to the Governor.

Completed nomination forms must be submitted 14 days prior to the next Veterans Services Commission meeting.
Nomination Packet:
Packets may be filled out online, saved, printed, signed and mailed to:

Nevada Department of Veterans Services
Veteran of the Month
Attn: Nevada Department of Veterans Services
Nevada Department of Veterans Services
9400 Gateway Drive, Reno NV 89521

Completed Packets may also be scanned and emailed to pelhamk@veterans.nv.gov

The Youth Serving Veterans Award recognizes the volunteer work of a young Nevadan or a group of young Nevadans who contribute time, energy, and effort in support of veterans, military members or families of veterans and military members.

Name of Nominee to be considered for the Youth Serving Veterans Award(Required)

First Last

Nominee's Phone Number with Area Code

Nominee’s Email Address

City Where Nominee Lives OR School (Optional)

Please explain nominee's volunteer work in support of veterans, military member or their families.

Please explain why the nominee should receive this award

Nominator’s Name:

First Last

Nominator’s Phone Number with Area Code

Nominators Email

Must Be Initialed

Signature

Recognition & Awards

Veteran of the Month Program

Guidelines and Nomination Forms

Nominee Information

Nominator Information

Nominee Contributions

Veteran Supporter of the Month

Guidelines and Nomination Form

Nominator Information

Nominee Contributions

Youth Serving Veterans Award

Guidelines and Nomination Forms

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