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Anderson County Post #172

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DEPARTMENT of TENNESSEE AWARDS

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICAN
FIREFIGHTER of the YEAR APPLICATION
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER of the YEAR APPLICATION
 

 

*To be considered for the National Award, the deadline for submittals to Department of Tennessee Headquarters is January 14, 2022

 

EMPLOYMENT AWARDS

2021-2022 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION COMMISSION AWARDS    The first American Legion Veterans Employment and Education Commission Award was established in 1947, and recognized individuals across the country who had established outstanding records in the employment and retention of workers with disabilities.  Since that time, categories were added to the current nine award programs.    
1. EMPLOYER OF VETERANS AWARD 
2. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AWARD (DVOP-LVER)
3. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AWARD -  (LOCAL OFFICE) 
4. EMPLOYER OF OLDER WORKERS AWARD  
5. ENHANCE THE LIVES OF DISABLED PERSON AWARD 
6. HOMELESS VETERANS OUTREACH AWARD   
 
*To be considered for the National Award, the deadline for submittals to Department of Tennessee Headquarters is January 7, 2022
 
 
Department Firefighter, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Medical Technician of the Year
Application packets for nominee should include:
   (1) a completed application form,
(2) a 5x7 photograph of the nominee, and
(3) a maximum of 18 one-sided pages 8.5"x 11" bond paper of service documentation. The first six or seven pages should contain the individual’s service narrative. The additional pages may include supporting citations and other documentation to include press articles. Only one copy of the application package needs to be submitted. The following documentation should be included:
a.   Application form - Complete the attached application form and use it as the cover page of the application. This cover page shall not count as part of the maximum 18 pages of service documentation.
b.  5 x 7 official photograph of the nominee.
   c.    Service narrative and supporting documentation.
The goal of the National Law and Order Committee is to select a well-rounded firefighter who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements of his or her position and who exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service to his/her community, state or nation; and also has proven his/her personal dedication to community security and protection. The firefighter officer must be recommended by his/her Commanding Officer or Supervisor for this award. The commanding officer or supervisor should also state that the firefighter officer, if selected for this award, will be available for its presentation at the national convention. Specific acts of community service, heroism and meritorious performance recognized by his/her firefighter agency should be included and documented. To assist Departments in their selections, judging guidelines at the national level will be based on the following criteria, and maximum percentage points will be allocated as follows:
I Community Service ................... ……………….35 points
II Professional Career ................ ………………..40 points
III Heroism…………………….............................20 points
IV Letters of Recognition, news clippings,and other substantiating documentation.....5 points