Veteran Awards
Honoring Our Heroes
Celebrating Veterans' Achievements
Join us in recognizing the continuing contributions our Veterans have made in our community.
Celebrating Excellence
Veteran of the Year
This is awarded to a Veteran for continued service to the local community.
Distinguished Veteran
This is awarded to a Veteran who has exhibited exemplary service to their nation throughout their time in the military.
2024 Award Winners
We’re proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Veteran of the Year and Distinguished Veteran awards. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional service and dedication to their community and country.
This year’s Veteran of the Year is Mark D. Lamberty (U.S. Army).
This year’s Distinguished Veteran was awarded to Melvin “Mel” Yeager (U.S. Army) and Gene Hellman (U.S. Air Force).
Previous Award Winners
2023 Veteran of the Year: Robert Gore, U.S. Army
2023 Distinguished Veteran: Michael J. Martin
2023 Distinguished Veteran: Michael R. Aaron
2023 Distinguished Veteran: Michael L. Cossey
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Join the Parade
Would you like to have an entry in the Veterans Day Parade? We welcome you to join us in celebrating America's Heroes.
To participate, visit our Sign Up page. There is a small fee to participate, but if you're a Veterans Organization, there is no cost to you. If you need assistance in completing the form, please contact us.