June 9, 2009

Nominations sought for Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year Award

(MADISON) - 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 from September 18-20.

Beginning with the September 2008 Women Veterans Conference, as part of WDVA's ongoing effort of its commitment to women veterans, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs will recognize one woman veteran at the Women Veterans Conference.

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, in veterans' affairs, her commitment to women veteran issues, and as a citizen in service to her community, state and nation.

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 the end of the month that precedes the Women Veterans Conference. The deadline for the 2009 award is August 31, 2009.

Forms must be submitted in writing, with a narrative not to exceed 500 words, explaining why the veteran is being nominated for the award. 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 to those who call to request it by calling toll-free at 1-800-WIS-VETS (947-8387) and asking for the Women Veterans Coordinator, Gundel Metz.

To see more information about the award to include the previous recipient, visit www.WisVets.com/WomenVets. For more information on WDVA program and services go to www.WisVets.com.