Submit a nomination for the George L. Hanna Memorial Awards for Bravery

The selection committee requires a detailed narrative of the incident for which your member is being nominated, along with any news or any information you feel will assist the committee with its decision.

Please review the criteria and checklist before submitting nominations as candidates are selected carefully. In an effort to preserve the sanctity of the Hanna Awards, the committee has decided to only recognize Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor recipients and has moved to adopt more selective criteria.

To be considered, the nomination must include:

• A completed nomination form;
• Evidence of Massachusetts residency;
• Names of two or more witnesses or individuals having personal knowledge of the facts surrounding the candidate’s extraordinary endeavor;
• A detailed account of the nominee’s endeavor and a list of any public recognition the nominee has received. This includes recognition or awards from any local, civic, religious, or other organizations as well as any press coverage of the event in which the candidate displayed exceptional bravery.