2024 Veteran Nominations
We honor all those who have served, and continue to serve our country and local community. If you would like to nominate someone you know to receive special recognition during the parade this year, please let us know!
The 2024 Veteran of the Year and Distinguished Veteran have been selected. See below for the winner, those nominated, and the names from 2023. Check back for forms and deadline information for 2025.
Veteran of the Year
To nominate a veteran for continued service to the local community.
Please download and complete the form below.
Distinguished Veteran
To nominate a veteran who has exhibited exemplary service to their nation throughout their time in the military, please download and complete the form below.
2024 Veterans
Veteran of the Year
This is awarded to a Veteran for continued service to the local community.
2024 Veteran of the Year
Mark D. Lamberty (U.S. Army)
Steve Adams (U.S. Navy)
Karen Abramowitz (U.S. Navy)
Randy Martinak (U.S. Navy)
Justin Brown (U.S. Army)
2024 Nominees
Distinguished Veteran
This is awarded to a Veteran who has exhibited exemplary service to their nation throughout their time in the military.
Melvin “Mel” Yeager (U.S. Army)
Gene Hellman (U.S. Air Force)
2024 Veterans
2023 Veterans
Veteran of the Year
This is awarded to a Veteran for continued service to the local community.
2023 Veteran of the Year
Robert Gore (U.S. Army)
David Pautsch
Jim Phillips
Dr. Derrick J. Sorweide
2023 Nominees
Distinguished Veteran
This is awarded to a Veteran who has exhibited exemplary service to their nation throughout their time in the military.
Michael J. Martin
Michael R. Aaron
Michael L. Cossey
2023 Veterans