Nominate Veteran of Year by Nov. 1

American Legion Post 197 is accepting applications for its annual Veteran of the Year award. A detailed essay explaining why the nomination is deserving of the award should be submitted to Todd Child. Nominations can be mailed to him at 11 Leighs Point, Zebulon, GA 30295 or e-mailed to tsc933@gmail.com.

Nominations are judged by several retired military personnel outside the county to insure a non-biased result. Nominations should include the name and contact information of the person nominating the candidate. Nominations should also include a detailed account of what the nominee did during their time of service as well as what they have done since their discharge from the service. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 1.