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The deadline to submit your nomination is September 30, 2026.
The Michigan Military and Veterans Gala will take place Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 6pm to 11pm on the 16th floor of the Elevate at One Campus Martius. Several awards will be presented at the Gala. To learn more about the award(s) or to submit a nomination, please select the topic(s) below.
PRESENTED TO: A [non-veteran] Michigan volunteer who demonstrates outstanding service and impact to veteran/military community, and/or veteran organizations, through the giving of their time, passion, and heart to a cause(s), ultimately serving those men and women who’ve served each of us.
PRESENTED TO: The DMVA employee who demonstrates excellence in the performance of their job duties in serving the men and women who’ve served us.
PRESENTED TO: The USDVA employee who demonstrates excellence in the performance of their job duties in serving the men and women who’ve served us.
PRESENTED TO: A County Veterans Affairs Office or Veteran Service Organization that demonstrates noteworthy impact on its veteran population in the areas of benefit connectivity, employment, education, health care, quality of life and/or innovative programming.