How are you recognizing ‘Civilian Veteran Champions’ in your community?
Appreciating civilians who go above and beyond supporting those who serve and sacrifice for freedom is important. Showing your gratitude refuels them and inspires others.
Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Patriotic Awards 2022 Luncheon in Phoenix, AZ. Gold Star Mom and founder of America’s Might Warriors, Debbie Lee (top middle) received the prestigious Copper Sword Award. Sergeant HyeJung Park, (top R) PhD candidate at Arizona State University, received two scholarships, $5000 from the Military Officers Association of America and $1000 from the Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce.
I had the pleasure of meeting Arizona’s The Adjutant General (TAG) Major General Kerry L. Muhlenberg (top L).
Other award civilian Veteran Champion award recipients not pictured above include Kingman’s Mayor Jen Miles (Copper Star), District 17’s State Senator J.D. Mesnard (Copper Shield) and The Ability Center of Phoenix (Copper Eagle).
All are welcome at the annual Patriotic Awards Luncheon. Learn more, here.
Below are ways Vanguard Veteran, LLC recognizes civilian Veteran Champions who create mutually-beneficial activities and services that promote quality of life, workforce and community.
Civilian Veteran Champion award recipients presented at the inaugural Women Who Lead Summit on October 1, 2024in Phoenix, Arizona included: Denise Gredler, Founder & CEO BestCompaniesAZ; Priti Sadler, Veteran-hiring and Program Leader, Paychex; Tera Calhoun, Workforce Development Coordinator, U.S. VETS – Phoenix; and Stacey M. Gordon, Veteran Success Advocate, Military Transition Coach and Speaker.
Civilian Veteran Champion award recipients at John C. Maxwell’s Live2Lead, February 25, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Recipients include: top L to R: Mary Carducci, co-founder of Mann & Carducci Co., L.P.A.; Cristina Villarreal, co-founder Loud and Clear Advisors, Deacon Todd Tucky, Volunteer Military Ministry Leader at St. Mary Catholic Church in Delware Ohio. Bottom L to R The Honorable Sharon Kennedy, Ohio Supreme Court Justice, Leah M Cottrill-Mescher, SERVPRO of Delaware, OH.Civilian Veteran Champion award recipients at John C. Maxwell’s Live2Lead, March 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Recipients include: Top L to R Mike McCormick, Mike McCormick and Associates, Rich Brown, Compass Tech International, Erik Yassenoff, CPR Solutions, The Honorable Evelyn Stratton, Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice, Mike Schoedinger, Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, Bottom L to R, Todd Reigle, Equitable Mortgage and Jana Davis, Central Ohio Transit Authority.
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