CITY OF HAMILTON

VETERANS HALL OF FAME

CLASS OF 2019

NOMINATION FORM

Honoring the Achievements of the City’s Outstanding Veterans

Nominee Information

Full Name_________________________________________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________ City________________________________________

State__________________________ Zip___________________

Primary Phone #__________________________

Email_________________________________________________

Date of Birth___________________________________________

Dates and Location of Hamilton Residency ______________________________________________________

Branch (s) of Service______________________ Years Served_________________________________

Conflict (if applicable) ___________________________________________

Was Nominee Honorably discharged? YES _____ NO _____

Is Nominee deceased? YES _____ NO ______

Nominator Information

Full Name ________________________________________________________________________________

Email ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________ City _____________________________

State ___________________________ Zip _____________ Phone # _________________________________

I hereby affirm the information herein is accurate to the best of my knowledge and in confidence with the

guidelines. I also understand that inductees must be available to attend the November ceremony.

Signature:

Please follow the nomination guidelines. Packets MUST include:

1. Nomination Form

2. Discharge Papers

3. Nomination packet following guidelines including: typed by section as indicated; 8.5” x 11” single-sided paper; must not exceed 5 pages; do not include original documents; these must be copied onto 8.5” x 11” paper.

Note: Only Nominator will be notified if the Nominee does not advance to the final stage.

Send nomination form, discharge papers and complete packet to: Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

CITY OF HAMILTON

VETERANS HALL OF FAME

CLASS OF 2019

NOMINATION FORM

Honoring the Achievements of the City’s Outstanding Veterans

NOMINATION GUIDELINES

The Hamilton Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes the efforts of Hamilton’s distinguished men and women who have worn the

uniform of our nation’s armed services and then continued to contribute to their community through acts of volunteerism, ad-

vocacy, public service, professional distinction and philanthropy. The program is not intended to focus solely on what Hamilton

military members accomplished while in uniform but what has occurred in their lives outside and beyond their military service.

Who is eligible?

The veteran nominee must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be a past or current Hamilton resident

2. Must have received an honorable discharge

3. Must be of good moral character

Definition of a Veteran

The definition of a veteran, ORC 5903.01—Veterans mean any person who has completed service in the armed forces, includ-

ing the National Guard of any state, or a reserve component of the armed forces, who has been discharged under honorable

conditions from the armed forces or has been transferred to the reserves with evidence of satisfactory service.

For the Nominator:

Information in this packet shall not be falsified in any manner.

Include final discharge papers, such as DD Form 214. If nominee received several discharges please provide the final dis-

charge with the nomination packet. Discharge papers can be requested from the National Personnel Records Center

(NPRC), 9700 Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63132, http://www.archives.gov or by calling 866-272-6272. You may also reach

out to the local County Veteran Service Office for assistance.

The nomination packet must not exceed 5 pages on 8.5” x 11” single sided paper—excluding nomination form and dis-

charge papers. Packets that exceed 5 pages will be returned to the nominator.

Do not include Original documents as nomination packets and attachments become the property of the Hamilton Veteran

HOF.

Do not include documents such as newspaper articles that lose legibility when copied. Rather, send a clean, legible 8.5” x

11” copy of the document or article.

Posthumous nominations will be accepted.

The Hamilton Veterans Hall of Fame committee will review the nominations in early fall. Recommendations for induction

are submitted for review to Hamilton City Council. Finalists and their nominators will be notified in October.

Nominators of veterans who were not selected will be notified.

CITY OF HAMILTON

VETERANS HALL OF FAME

CLASS OF 2019

NOMINATION FORM

Honoring the Achievements of the City’s Outstanding Veterans

NOMINATION PACKET

For the submission process to uniformly portray the achievement and accomplishment of these great Hamilton vet-

erans, the nomination packet must adhere to the following format. Please label sections accordingly.

SECTION 1 Hamilton Veterans Hall of Fame Nomination Form

This form requires the signature of the nominator to validate that the information is accurate.

SECTION 2 Verification of Veteran Status

Attach a certified copy of the nominee’s final discharge papers such as a DD Form 214

SECTION 3 Summary of Post-Military Achievements

Examples include exemplary professional achievements; contributions through educational, fraternal, faith, veteran

and service organizations; political office, public service; volunteerism and more.

SECTION 4 Post military Awards and Honors

Provide a list and highlights of awards and honors. Examples include Presidential awards, Citizen of the Year , Veter-

an of the Year, significant milestones, etc.

SECTION 5 Narrative Detailing the Veteran’s Overall Accomplishment and Achievements, listing acts of volunteer-

ism, advocacy, public service, professional distinction and philanthropy within the community.

Provide a narrative detailing why this Hamiltonian should be considered for the Hamilton Veteran Hall of Fame.

Approximately 500 words.

Nomination Packet Deadline: October 1st, of each year.

Send to: Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

Attn. Veterans Committee

201 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011