Nominees for the Veteran of the Year award recipient are currently open and underway!

If you know an accomplished veteran who is active in their community and improving the lives of those in New Mexico, we encourage you to nominate them for this incredible award. 

Criteria for the Veteran of the Year Award:

• Accomplishments in the business world, especially if they benefit veterans: for example, starting and growing a veteran-owned business; employing veterans; training veterans
• Significant accomplishments in service to veterans in a governmental position, either elected, appointed, hired, or under contract
• Service to veterans groups at any level
• Service to community; church; other service organizations; political process [but not partisan politics]; patriotic groups
• Nominees not selected will be automatically considered for a second year, in addition to any new nominees

The award will be given on November 2, 2023 at our 2023 Heroes Banquet. Read the full criteria and submission details HERE.