New City, NY – In honor of Women’s History Month, Rockland County Executive Ed Day & our Veterans Service Agency Director Susan Branam are calling for nominations for our next Freedom Award Winner. The award honors a female veteran’s outstanding service and continued commitment to her community, organization, or cause.

The County plans to then select someone who will be honored for providing exemplary public service that is having a positive impact in Rockland. Submission deadline is February 16, 2024 and can be done online by emailing [email protected].

The winners will later be announced and honored by the County Executive & Veterans Service Agency in March. Nomination forms can be found by clicking here.

Military women have served the nation with valor and distinction since the American Revolution. They have broken down barriers and paved the way toward gender equity in the military and civilian workplace. In March, Rockland County presents the FREEDOM AWARD to a woman veteran to recognize her outstanding service, and continued commitment to her community, organization, or cause. We are currently taking nominations for the 2024 award recipient! If you would like to be considered for this award, or if you know a woman veteran and wish to nominate her, stop by our office for a nomination form, or email [email protected]. For more information call 845-638-5244.

Nomination Criteria:
1. Must currently reside in Rockland County
2. Must be a female veteran, with a DD 214 (discharge document) issued by
the Department of Defense
3. Must be willing to participate in awards ceremony