The Deborah Sampson Award proudly recognizes a Female Veteran who has gone above and beyond to serve her fellow Women Veterans throughout the year. The Deborah Sampson Award is presented to the recipient at the annual Women Veterans Appreciation Day Ceremony.
2023 Deborah Sampson Award nomination period is OPEN
Nominate a Massachusetts Woman Veteran for the 2023 Deborah Sampson Award, which recognizes a Female Veteran who has gone above and beyond to serve her fellow Women Veterans throughout the year.
The deadline for applications is April 28th, 2023.
Additional Resources
Open DOCX file, 97.89 KB,
Deborah Sampson Award 2023 Application
(English, DOCX 97.89 KB)
Open PDF file, 154.24 KB,
Women Veterans’ Network Conference Exhibitor 2023 Application
(English, PDF 154.24 KB)
Qualifications
The nominee must be a woman who resides in Massachusetts. The nominee must have served on active duty for the U.S. Military, Reserves or National Guard. It is essential to include answers to the following:
- Provide an overview of the nominee’s military service, awards and pioneering efforts for women in the military.
- Describe any personal sacrifices or hardships the nominee endured in order to serve the military.
- Please specify the nominee’s accomplishments toward the enhancement of female veterans through community service and participation in veterans’ organizations.
- Why does this nominee merit special recognition as an Outstanding Woman Veteran? Please be specific.