HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Humanitarian of the Year | VFW Department of Washington

VFW Department of Washington

Humanitarian of the Year

Recognizing individual service to veterans and families experiencing homelessness or financial hardship.

Nomination form & deadlineWhere to submit

District submissions go to the Department Adjutant

Humanitarian is included in the 2026–2027 All-State Program’s Captain of the All-State Team requirements. Under Department submission routing, District submissions for All-State programs go to the Department Adjutant at adj@vfwwa.net.

  1. Prepare the nomination. Complete the applicable form and supporting narrative.
  2. Coordinate with your District. Confirm local review requirements and allow time for any earlier District deadline.
  3. District forwards to Department. Send the submission to the Department Adjutant for routing to the appropriate chairman.

Program chairmen can answer award questions. The Department Adjutant is the submission destination for District All-State entries, even if an older form lists a chairman’s address.

Email the Department AdjutantView All-State requirements

The email button opens your email application. Attach the completed packet before sending.

Nomination form & deadline

The currently linked form is labeled 2026 and gives an April 15 deadline. Confirm the applicable 2026–2027 form and deadline with the Department Adjutant before submitting.

The 2026 form is retained for reference; its year should not be interpreted as a confirmed deadline for the new program cycle.

Open 2026 nomination form (PDF)

Who may be nominated?

The linked nomination form requires VFW membership. The existing webpage also includes Auxiliary members; confirm Auxiliary eligibility with Department before preparing an Auxiliary nomination.

Recognition focuses on the nominee’s own contributions and the difference their service has made for veterans and their families.

Describe the impact

  • Explain how the nominee helped veterans experiencing homelessness or hardship.
  • Describe hands-on assistance, volunteer service, educational efforts, or events.
  • Give concrete examples of the results and the nominee’s role.

Prepare your packet

  • Provide nominee and nominator information, including Post and District details requested on the form.
  • Attach a detailed explanation of the service being recognized.
  • Obtain the requested Commander or President signature. If nominating a Post Commander, the linked form calls for the District Commander’s signature.

Keep a copy and confirm receipt with the receiving office.

Questions about the award?

These program contacts appear on the linked 2026 form. Confirm current appointments with Department.

Ricky Andrew

wuudpkr1@aol.com

Annie Sullivan

anniesullivan1972@gmail.com

For current routing, eligibility, and deadline confirmation: adj@vfwwa.net or 253-922-2114.