VFW Programs
Earn recognition, trips, and monetary rewards from $100 - $35,000!
Voice of Democracy (31 Oct 24)
For High School students - The 2024-25 Theme for Voice of Democracy:
“Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”
Voice of Democracy entry form here.
For Middle School students - The 2024-25 Theme for Patriot's Pen:
“My Voice in America’s Democracy?"
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Patriot's Pen entry form here.
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Teacher of the Year (31 Oct 2024)
For teachers (elementary, middle, and high school - also home school teachers)
Teacher of the Year
Download information guide here.
Download and complete Teacher of the Year 2024-25 here.
Applications for all of the above must be turned in to VFW Post-5162 by midnight, Oct. 31.Packets can turned in via mail or email to any of the email addresses above, but must include all required information.
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Scout of the Year (May 1 2025)
Annually, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States recognizes
individuals who are: Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, Venture
Summit Award recipients and/or Sea Scout Quartermasters who have risen above
their peers in exemplifying the qualities of that rank.
Download entry rules and requirements here.
Download brochure and entry form here.
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Public Service Awards (1 Nov 2024- to post) - click for more information
Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects emergency services persons (EMT, paramedic, ambulance), law enforcement officers (police, sheriff, troopers), and firefighters to receive VFW National Awards.
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Email JRViceCommander@vfwpost5162.com if you have questions or need assistance.