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Who?
Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego) is calling on Senate District 40 residents to nominate an outstanding veteran for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award.
What?
A panel will review all nominations and select the Veteran of the Year along with additional honorees. Nominees will be evaluated on their commitment to community service, support for fellow veterans, and overall excellence.
Eligibility Criteria for Nominees:
1. Must be a veteran of one of the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including Reserve or National Guard, or United States Merchant Marines. The veteran must have received an honorable discharge.
2. Nominees must reside within the 40th California State Senate District. You can verify the veteran’s residence is within the district here.
For any questions, please contact the Senator’s District Office at (858) 547-3818 or senator.jones@senate.ca.gov
Where?
Nominations can be submitted through Senator Jones’s website using this form.
When?
The nomination deadline is Monday, October 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Senator Jones will host a “Veteran of the Year Reception” to recognize the winner and honorees in November.
Why?
We owe deep gratitude to the brave men and women who answered the call of duty to serve our nation in the U.S. Armed Forces. Their dedication to protecting our freedoms is inspiring, and once they return home, many veterans continue their legacy of service by making a positive impact in our communities. The Veteran of the Year Award recognizes these ongoing contributions and celebrates their impact.