Veteran of the Year Award

Now through October 23, the Kalamazoo Veterans Events Committee will welcome submissions for their Veteran of the Year Award.

Many veterans call Kalamazoo County home, and they continue to serve this community with honor and commitment. The committee will recognize the continued service of our veterans and show gratitude for their years in uniform.

Anyone wishing to nominate a veteran should include the following information in their submission:their name and/or nominating organization, telephone number, the veteran’s name and telephone number, his or her military branch and highest rank, and their era of service. Also include a description of why the veteran deserves this year’s top honor highlighting the veteran's involvement with veterans organizations, volunteer activities related to veterans, involvement with volunteer organizations/charities, and service to the community. Submissions should be emailed to: KalamazooVeteransEvents@gmail.com.

The Kalamazoo County veteran selected will be honored at this year’s Kalamazoo Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11 at 2 p.m. at Rose Park Veteran’s Memorial in Kalamazoo. The ceremony is hosted by the Kalamazoo Sunrise Rotary Club, the Kalamazoo County Veterans Service Office, and is supported by several other organizations and individuals in the Kalamazoo Veterans Events Committee.

For inquiries about this year’s Veteran of the Year Award please email KalamazooVeteransEvents@gmail or contact Mike Morehouse at mmorehouse1@kvcc.edu.