Salute to Servicemembers Award
Award Nomination Form
Established in 2003, this award honors one enlisted servicemember (pay grade E1-E9) from each branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Space Force) as well as the National Guard/Reserve. Recipients will be recognized at the American Legion Auxiliary National Convention and will be invited to attend the National Convention as guests of the Auxiliary.
Nomination Eligibility
An enlisted servicemember (pay grade E1-E9) currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Nomination Requirements
-The nominating person submits a narrative discussing the reason for the nomination.
-A picture of the servicemember (preferably official Department of Defense photograph)
-Endorsement from a member of their command group must be included.
-The nominating form, along with all supporting documentation, must be completed and submitted by June 1, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT.
-The servicemember will be invited to speak to the general assembly of the American Legion Auxiliary National Convention as a guest of the American Legion Auxiliary. If operational requirements prevent the servicemember’s attendance at National Convention then other arrangements for their presentation to the general assembly will be made.