National & Dept Commander Awards 2026

We are pleased to announce the DAV National & Dept Commander’s Awards! These awards honor those whose actions are exceptional examples of DAV’s core values of Service, Quality, Integrity and Leadership.

Nominations for the following awards are now being accepted through Feb. 27, 2026:

• Disabled American Veteran of the Year
• Department of Veterans Affairs Employees of the Year (VBA, VHA and NCA)
• Patriot Employer of the Year (large, midsize and small)
• Local Veterans’ Employment Representative
• Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist
• DAV Volunteer of the Year
• Auxiliary Volunteer of the Year

Below are the documents for each of the awards providing the necessary details for submitting nominations to Dept HQ before Feb 27, 2026!

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