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WHO:
Any teacher who promotes civic responsibility, flag etiquette, and patriotism is a prime candidate for the award
Consider teachers who plan field trips to city halls, organize volunteer projects, or invite local veterans for classroom speaking events
Any teacher cabpable of helping students understand the value of democracy and our American beliefs is a great candidate
WHAT DO I WIN?
Post 549 will categorize winners for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 (labeled as elementary, middle, and high school, respectively)
Post winners will be sent up for district judging, which will then proceed to national judging
$1,000 for the national top winner in each category
$1,000 for each national top winner’s school
DEADLINE: December 15, 2020 to VFW Post 549 (due to Department by January 1, and to National Headquarters by February 1)
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Download the application here. Fill it out digitally or legibly by hand.
Write an essay (350 words or less) describing why this teacher deserves selection as VFW’s Teacher of the Year.
Bring or mail your completed form to Post 549 at 8424 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85710
Alternately, email your completed form to vfwpost549@gmail.com.
MORE INFO: Click here to see more information about the program.
WHAT IS IT: Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects emergency medical technicians, law enforcement and firefighter personnel to receive VFW Public Servant Awards.
WHO: Includes categories for Law Enforcement, Firefighter, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the Year.
VFW National Law Enforcement Public Servant Citation: Any individual who serves in a municipal, county, state or federal unit tasked with enforcement of the laws pertaining to their area of responsibility. This award does not apply to individual employed by private companies or security services.
VFW National Firefighters Public Servant Citation: Any individual who actively fights fires as a member of any public or volunteer company organized to fight fires and give assistance to our nation’s citizens.
VFW National Emergency Medical Technician Public Servant Citation: Any individual, who actively gives emergency medical treatment, provides rescue service or civil disaster assistance as a member of any public or volunteer company organized to give emergency medical care, provide rescue and civil disaster assistance to our nation’s citizens.
CRITERIA:
Recognition by their colleagues or those they serve.
Consistent excellence in the performance of their duties.
Consistent dedication to their official responsibilities over a period of years and continuous growth in responsibilities and skills within their profession.
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED:
Nomination letter containing the candidate’s name, title, address, telephone and identifying the award for which the individual should be considered. Include justification outlining background in the field, accomplishments and awards.
DEADLINE: December 15, 2020 to VFW Post 549 (due to Department by January 1, and to National Headquarters by February 1)
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Bring or mail your documentation to 8424 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85710.
Alternately, email your items to vfwpost549@gmail.com to get the process started.
WHO: JROTC cadets between the ages of 15 and 18, actively enrolled in an Arizona JROTC program at the time of selection. Applicants who reach their 18th birthday during the school year will remain eligible.
WHAT DO I WIN? $150 at the Post 549 level; $200 at the state level.
THINGS TO SUBMIT:
Photograph – The Cadet must appear in correct, complete uniform for their current rank; recommended photo size 3”x5”
High School Participation Record – a single page, single-sided resume of the candidate’s high school activities indicating academic achievements, offices held, honors received, and significant participation in other activities
JROTC Record – maximum of 3 pages, single-sided, listing all JROTC accomplishments and participation; include camps, training received, team participation, duties, and competitions participated in
Community Service Record – a single page, single-sided, resume listing participation in community and religious service organizations, noting leadership positions held and any recognition received.
Letters of recommendation – Submit three letters no more than two pages in length, single sided, from:
JROTC Instructor(s)
Community Leader(s)
Teacher/Faculty Member(s)
DEADLINE: 1 March 2020
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Download the application here. Fill it out digitally or legibly by hand.
Bring or mail your completed documents to Post 549 at 8424 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85710
Alternately, email your completed form to vfwpost549@gmail.com.
OTHER ROTC AWARDS AVAILABLE: Click here to learn about awards your cadet can receive in JROTC or Senior ROTC.
WHO: CAP cadets between the ages of 15 and 18, actively enrolled in Arizona at the time of selection. Applicants who reach their 18th birthday during the school year will remain eligible.
WHAT DO I WIN? $150 at the Post 549 level; $200 at the state level.
THINGS TO SUBMIT:
Photograph – The Cadet must appear in correct, complete uniform for their current rank; recommended photo size 3”x5”
High School Participation Record – a single page, single-sided resume of the candidate’s high school activities indicating academic achievements, offices held, honors received, and significant participation in other activities
CAP Record – maximum of 3 pages, single-sided, listing all CAP accomplishments and participation; include camps, training received, team participation, duties, and competitions participated in
Community Service Record – a single page, single-sided, resume listing participation in community and religious service organizations, noting leadership positions held and any recognition received.
Letters of recommendation – Submit three letters no more than two pages in length, single sided, from:
CAP Advisor(s)
Community Leader(s)
Teacher/Faculty Member(s)
DEADLINE: 1 March 2020
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Download the application here. Fill it out digitally or legibly by hand.
Bring or mail your completed documents to Post 549 at 8424 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85710
Alternately, email your completed form to vfwpost549@gmail.com.
WHO:
Recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award
Be a registered, active member of a Boy or Girl Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or Sea Scout Ship at the time the above reward was received
Have demonstrated exemplary citizenship in school, Scouting, and community
Prior National Scout of the Year winners are inelgible
No minimum age; maximum age is 18 years
Cannot have already graduated high school
Scouts may enter through/be sponsored by only one VFW post
WHAT DO I WIN?
$5,000 scholarship for national first (1st) place
$3,000 scholarship for national second (2nd) place
$1,000 scholarship for national third (3rd) place
THINGS TO SUBMIT:
Photograph of the scout in complete uniform with current rank and accoutrement (recommennd 3”x5” size)
School participation record
One page, single-sided
Resume of academic achievements, offices held, honors bestowed, significant activity participation
Scouting record
Maximum three pages, single-sided
List all participation beginning with Cub Scouts or Brownies, years of participation, unit numbers, and sponsors
Include when Eagle, Gold, Venture Summit, or Quartermaster awards were earned
Identify leadership positions held at all levels
Identify participation in large-scale Scouting events such as jamborees, Order of the Arrow conferences, etc.
Include the candidate’s Eagle, Gold, Venture Summit, or Quartermaster service project data
Community service record
One page, single-sided
Resume of participation in school, church, and other service projects
Note any leadership positions held
Letters of recommendation
A scout leader
A community member
A teacher/faculty member (if homeschooled, a parent letter is authorized)
One or two additional letter, no more than two pages in length, from local community members who have special knowledge of candidate abilities, strengths, and accomplishments
DEADLINE: 1 March 2020
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Download the application here. Fill it out digitally or legibly by hand.
Bring or mail your application and required documentation to 8424 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85710.
Alternately, email your items to vfwpost549@gmail.com to get the process started.