The Grassroots Veterans’ Advocate of The Year Award recognizes a member who has performed outstanding service and made significant contributions of time and effort in Grassroots Veterans’ Advocacy work. In no instance will more than one award be given in a year. It is possible that this award may not be given every year. One award will be presented each year to a member who displays an aggressive leadership role by building relationships with elected officials that directly impact public policy; by actively taking the message of the National Sons of The American Legion to key media outlets; and by developing strong grassroots initiatives.

Please make a copy of everything you submit for your own records and mail the original application form, score sheet, and documentation, to David Lee, Chairman SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION Awards Committee, 3613 Lott St, Endwell, NY 13760.

The deadline for submissions, regardless of the delivery method, must be received not less than thirty (30) days prior to the National Convention of each year. This will allow the awards committee to judge all submissions in a timely fashion. Application form, score sheet, rules, and criteria can be found in the Administrative Manual, on the National Legislative Commission Web Site and the National Sons of The American Legion Web Site (in the Administrative Manual).