PUBLIC SERVANT AWARD

Honoring those who answer the call to protect and serve.

Each year, Spencer-Young VFW Post 12063 recognizes exceptional first responders and public safety personnel who show outstanding service, leadership, courage, and dedication to the people of Custer County and the surrounding communities. It is our way of saying thank you, and of strengthening the bond between local veterans and the people who protect our neighbors.

How it works

Each participating organization may nominate one individual per year. Every nominee receives:

  • A custom laser-engraved wood plaque featuring the VFW, Post 12063, and their organization's logo
  • Public recognition at our annual Public Servant Recognition Dinner
  • Consideration as the Post's official nominee to the VFW Department of Colorado Public Servant Award

Participating organizations

  • Wet Mountain Fire Protection District
  • Deer Mountain Fire Protection District
  • Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department
  • Custer County EMS
  • Custer County Sheriff's Office
  • Custer County Search & Rescue

Who can be nominated

Active members, employees, volunteers, or reserve personnel of a participating organization who are in good standing and have shown exemplary public service in the current calendar year. That includes firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, law enforcement officers, search and rescue personnel, and dispatch or support staff (with approval from organizational leadership).

Key dates

Nominations due December 1
Selection panel review December 2 – 15
State-level submission By December 31
Recognition dinner March (date to be announced)

Submit a nomination

Nominations are open to participating organizations only. Use the password from your invitation email to open the nomination form.

Open the nomination form

Questions? Contact Post Quartermaster Geoff Schram at qm@vfw12063.org or (937) 974-0069.

Award recipients - Coming Soon