Deadlines To Submit For The Ohio Veterans Hall Of Fame Extended

MARIETTA, OH — This is a news release from the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. They're extending the deadline for nominations to the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. It should be noted that so far, out of nearly 600 inductees, none of them have been from Washington County. Local leaders in the veteran community hope that folks in the community will come together and nominate some top-notch local veterans.

Anyone interested should contact Jared Smith at WCVSO.Commissioner@gmail.com.

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The deadline for submitting nominations for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, which recognizes outstanding service to others following military service, has been extended to June 15. This new deadline allows Ohioans two more weeks to identify veterans who are making a noticeable difference in their communities.

Now in its 28th year, the Hall of Fame honors those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and continue to contribute to our communities, state, and nation through exceptional acts of volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, public service, or philanthropy.
Each year, the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inducts up to 20 veterans based on recommendations from an Executive Committee of veterans from throughout the state and approval from the Governor of Ohio.

Last year, the Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2020 in a series of individual ceremonies due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we're not sure what form this year's Induction Ceremony will take, it is once again time to illuminate outstanding service after service.
Again, the deadline to submit nomination forms for consideration for the 2021 class of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame has been extended to June 15. Don’t delay. Nominate a worthy candidate today.

More than likely, you know a veteran who continues to serve selflessly in his or her post-military life -- a former service member who is going above and beyond to impact others.
(Note: The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame accepts nominations for those who would be inducted posthumously.)

To be considered, the veteran must meet the following criteria:

• Be a past or current Ohio resident
• Have received an honorable discharge
• Be of good moral character

This Hall of Fame sets the standard for recognizing Ohio’s veterans for accomplishments beyond their military service. It is also a fitting way to say “thank you for your service to our nation and thank you for your continued service to our communities.”
Nomination guidelines, a sample of a completed nomination form, and more information are available at our Hall of Fame Nomination page.
You can also learn more about the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame and see the complete list of Hall of Fame inductees.
(Please note that nominations from past years may be resubmitted for consideration.)

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call 614-644-0898 or
email halloffame@dvs.ohio.gov

Definition of a veteran

Ohio Revised Code 5903.01 - Veteran means any person who has completed service in the armed forces, including the national guard of any state, or a reserve component of the armed forces, who has been discharged with honorable conditions from the armed forces or who has been transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service.

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This news release was produced by the Ohio Department of Veterans Affairs. All opinions expressed are the author's own.

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