⭐️ VFW Outstanding Public Servant Awards Overview

Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) honors exceptional individuals in public service roles. These prestigious National Public Servant Citations recognize those who go above and beyond in serving their communities with dedication and distinction.

🔹 Award Categories & Eligibility

1. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Citation

   • Actively provides emergency medical treatment, rescue services, or civil disaster assistance.

   • Must be a member of a public or volunteer EMT/rescue company.

2. Law Enforcement Citation

   • Serves in a municipal, county, state, or federal law enforcement agency.

   • Private security or company-employed personnel are not eligible.

3. Firefighter Citation

   • Actively fights fires and provides emergency assistance.

   • Must be a member of a public or volunteer firefighting company.

4. 911 Dispatcher Citation

   • Serves in a government unit (municipal, county, state, federal).

   • Provides critical communication link between emergency callers and responders.

📋 Nomination Criteria (All Categories)

Candidates must have:

• Recognition from colleagues or the community

• Demonstrated consistent excellence in job performance

• Shown dedication to duties over a period of years

• Evidence of professional growth and increasing responsibility

📄 Required Submission Materials

1. Nomination Letter

   • Include:

     • Full Name

     • Job Title

     • Address

     • Phone Number

     • Category of Award being nominated for

2. One-page Resumes (3 total)

   • Overall Background of the candidate

   • Professional Background in their specific field

   • Accomplishments and Awards in their field

3. Photograph

   • Headshot preferred

📧 Submission Instructions

• Email all nomination materials to:
  📬 Jvc@VFW6837.org