Ottawa ON
Canada
Do you know someone or an organization who is doing amazing work for our CAF and RCMP Veterans and their families? The Veterans Ombud is pleased to award Commendations every year in four categories to recognize and acknowledge the outstanding commitment and dedication of people all across Canada who go above and beyond to provide support to our Veterans community. Please consider nominating them for the Veterans Ombud Commendation by June 10, 2024.
Nomination categories:
- National organization or group – to recognize the exceptional work and significant contribution of an organization or group with a national scope that has resulted in a long-lasting and positive impact on the well-being of Veterans and their families.
- Local organization or group – to recognize the exceptional work and significant contribution of an organization or group that has resulted in a long-lasting and positive impact at the local or regional level on the well-being of Veterans and their families.
- Individual – to recognize the exceptional work and significant contribution of an individual that has resulted in a long-lasting and positive impact on the well-being of Veterans and their families at the national or local level.
- Lifetime Contribution – to recognize the life-long dedication, exceptional work, and significant contribution an individual has made in supporting or advocating for Veterans and their families.
Nominations must include a completed nomination form and a summary describing why the nominee is deserving of the Veterans Ombud Commendation. Nominations may be submitted in writing, video or audio format. Click here for the guidelines & form. The nomination submission deadline is June 10, 2024.
Please send completed nominations by mail, fax or electronically to:
Office of the Veterans Ombud
PO Box 66
Charlottetown PE C1A 7K2
By Fax: 888-566-7582
By email: commendation-citation@ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca
Quick Facts
- The Office of the Veterans Ombud (OVO) has awarded this honour since 2010.
- Click here to learn more about previous commendation recipients.
- The OVO reviews complaints and challenges the policies and decisions of Veterans Affairs Canada where we find individual or systemic unfairness. We strive to be an independent and respected voice for fairness and a champion for the well-being of Veterans and their families.
For more information, please contact:
Lucille Hodgins
Media Advisor
Email: lucille.hodgins@ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca
Phone: 613-617-7205