The U wants you (to nominate a veteran)

The deadline to submit nominations is June 1, 2012

The University’s 15th annual Veterans Day Commemoration Program will be held Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 in the Olpin Union Ballroom. University employees and all members of the public are encouraged to nominate a Utah veteran to be honored at the events that day. The university encourages nominations from every conflict, including present-day. Honorees are selected after a thorough examination of their military service. The nominee must currently live in Utah and be able and willing to talk about his or her experiences in the armed forces. While all nominations will be considered, special attention will be given to those who have been in harm’s way. Nominations will be reviewed by members of the University’s Veterans Day Committee, which is comprised of veterans, military experts, university faculty and staff, and members of the public. The 11 veterans who are selected will receive a commemorative medallion onstage at a ceremony in their honor. A nomination form, available available online, along with detailed supporting materials, is due June 1. Mail to:

Office of Public Relations
201 S. Presidents Circle, Room 308
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

Forms also are available in the Park Building, Room 308; or by sending an e-mail request to Kate Ferebee. Information about past honorees and photos of previous years’ ceremonies may be found here.