Thank A Veteran
Nominate an outstanding veteran making a difference in their community, workplace, business, or school.

Nominations Are Now Open

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The Veteran of the Year® and Vetrepreneur® of the Year programs (VOY) recognize the contributions of our nation’s 21 million veterans and veteran entrepreneurs. The program provides a structured framework to nominate, elect and crown veteran leaders at the local, state, and national levels.

Take 3 Minutes to Nominate a Veteran Today!

We believe that Veterans are Better off for their Service.

If you do too, this is your chance to honor military service in the most meaningful way. Go beyond saying “thank you for your service” and recognize a veteran you know for their contributions while in uniform our out, in the community and in their professions.

Why Participate?

Create Role Models. Others are inspired by the examples you help us recognize.

Show that Veterans are better off for their service. Don’t allow veterans to be defined by the negative things we see about them in the news.

Unite a Divided Nation. Support for veterans is the last non-partisan issue left in America. Help our country to heal and unite as one.

Enhance Reputation. If you are a company, school or community organization, nominate one of your own to represent your organization.

Nominate in 3 Easy Steps

  1. Submit nomination: online using our easy-to-use form. Self-nominations are encouraged.
  2. Provide supporting details: This can be done either by the Nominator or sent to the Nominee for completion.
  3. Review submission: Nominee reviews and accepts their nomination.

Nominations Timeline

Nominations Open: 2/10
Nominations Close: 4/11
Primary Nominees are Announced: 4/24

Primary Round Winners Will Be Selected by Public Voting:

Voting Begins: 5/1
Voting Ends: 5/26

We’ll notify you via email when voting opens. All Americans are encouraged to get out and vote and express their patriotism in a meaningful way!

VOYs Receive

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Recognition in G.I. Jobs, Vetrepreneur and Military Spouse magazines.

Exposure across our vast digital and social media network.