The WorkPlace in Bridgeport is asking for nominations of veterans who honorably served the nation and continue to add to the quality of the community. Nominations are also being accepted for employers who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans and an organization or group that serves veterans.
Those selected will be honored at the 5th annual Veterans Day Service to Country and Community Awards event, which will be held Nov. 2 at Port 5 Naval Veterans in Bridgeport.
Past recipients include an educator who went on to become a school principal, a telecommunications company that prioritizes hiring local veterans and a nonprofit that works with veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The selection committee will consist of representatives from Port 5 Naval Veterans, Alpha Community Services YMCA, The WorkPlace Valor Programs and the Connecticut Department of Labor Office for Veteran”™s Workforce Development. The veteran”™s military history and contributions to civic activities and community initiatives will be considered when selecting the veteran to be honored.
Nomination forms and instructions are available by calling The WorkPlace at 203-610-8496 or by visiting workplace.org/2017countrycommunityaward/. The deadline to submit nominations is Sept. 25.
