Contest Winners

2020 Veteran’s Day Sweepstakes Winners

$10,000.00 (Grand Prize) – Richard Lehman (Carmel, IN)
$5,000.00 Winner – Michael Pezza (Barrington, RI)
$2,500.00 Winner – Allen Storandt (Melrose, WI)
$1,000.00 Winner – Gloria Olsen (Anchorage, AK)
$500.00 Winner – John Miller (Galesburg, IL)
$500.00 Winner – Joseph DeMuth (Huron, OH)
$500.00 Winner – Gilbert Porter (Jackson, NJ)
$500.00 Winner – Louise Pittocco (Greenwich, CT)
$500.00 Winner – William Smaney (Lena, WI)
$500.00 Winner – Tony Mesa (La Puenta, CA)

2021 Memorial Day Sweepstakes Winners

$10,000.00 (Grand Prize) – Kent L. Bailey, Middletown, OH
$5,000.00 Winner – Jerry Cissom, Cleveland, TN
$2,500.00 Winner – Herb Haschen, Trappe, MD
$1,000.00 Winner – William Boyd, Hamilton, OH
$500.00 Winner – Robert Schiller, Holtsville, NY
$500.00 Winner – Danny-boy Crawford, Springville, AL
$500.00 Winner – Daniel Hataway, Andalusia, AL
$500.00 Winner – John Lee, Lucas, OH
$500.00 Winner – Christine Smolik, Dover, DE
$500.00 Winner – Herbert Gormady, Buffalo, NY

Quality Post Winners for 2019

To achieve the Quality Post distinction, a Post must complete it’s revalidation by July 31st, renew with a greater number of members from the prior year, and submit reports on the National Programs Reporting System for periods ending June and December of the previous year. They must also either conduct a minimum of two community service programs, participate in at least one National program (Americanism Youth Contests, AADAA Youth Contests, J/ROTC Medal Presentation, Veterans History Project, or White Clover), or enter in at least one National Awards Program (Americanism Award, AADAA Award, or The Robert Gomulinski Community Service Award). Click here to learn the benefits and how to apply.

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2019 Quality Posts

2019 Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year Winners

The AMVETS Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year Awards program recognizes employers who make a commitment to include veterans in their organizational culture through both their hiring practices and community involvement. AMVETS also recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to make an impact on veterans who are seeking employment and other services. Congratulations to all our 2019 recipients of the AMVETS Veterans Friendly Employer of the Year Award!

Small Company (Less than 500 Employees):
Veterans Guardian VA Claims Consulting,
Pinehurst, NC

Medium Company (501 to 749 Employees):
OBXtek Inc.,
Tysons Corner, VA

Large Company (More than 750 Employees):
PenFed Credit Union,
Alexandria, VA

Special Award for Individual Recipient:
Gabriela Gonzalez-Santiago,
North Carolina Northeast Prosperity Zone

2019 AADAA Poster Contest Winners

Kindergarten through 2nd
1st Place: Jean Torres, FL 911
2nd Place: Kashtyn Schneider, WI 1032

3rd through 5th
1st Place: Addison Klubertanz, WI 1032
2nd Place: Ja’Niece Williams, FL 911

2019 AADAA Essay Contest Winners

Grades 6th through 8th
1st Place: Willow Siecko, PA 9
2nd Place: Isabella Lathrop, WI 1051

Grades 9th through 12th
1st Place: Amanda Thieme, Dept. MO
2nd Place: Gabrielle Chaudry, PA 9

2019 Americanism Poster Contest Winners

2019 Americanism Essay Contest Winners

2019 Winter Raffle Sweepstakes Winners

$10,000.00 – Dennis & Eunice H. Griffith – Oakton, VA
$5,000.00 – Allen R. Cavanaugh – Marrero, LA
$2,500.00 – Timothy Doyle – Erie, PA
$1,000.00 – Leo G. Kelly – Sparta, WA
$500.00 – James McBride – Wildwood, NJ
$500.00 – Greg Schutte – Sebastian, FL
$500.00 – Alan G. Roddy – Pensacola, FL
$500.00 – Mitch Brown – Oroville, CA
$500.00 – John Skeen – Byron Center, MI
$500.00 – Stephen A. Branstrator – Ossian, IN