DEPARTMENT AWARDS

1.   One award in each membership class for the Most outstanding activity and/or event displaying or educating others about proper ways to display and respect the American Flag.

Entry form is required and available in MALTA Member Resources.

VFW Auxiliaries must send the required entry form to the Department Americanism Chairman by March 31, 2026 for judging.

The Department Americanism Chairman must sign and send a copy of the completed Department-winning entry form to the National Americanism Ambassador by April 30, 2026 for judging. Citations will be mailed directly to winning VFW Auxiliaries from National Headquarters and money will be deposited into the VFW Auxiliary account after the 2026 VFW Auxiliary National Convention.

2.   One award in each membership class for the most outstanding commemoration for 9/11 Patriot Day.

National Awards

                                                                        Awards for Auxiliaries:

1.   Most outstanding activity and/or event displaying or educating others about proper ways to display and respect the American Flag.

2.    • Citation and $25 to one VFW Auxiliary in each of the 10 Program Divisions that hosts the most outstanding activity and/or event educating others about proper ways to display and respect the American Flag.

Entry form is required and available in MALTA Member Resources. VFW Auxiliaries must send the required entry form to the Department Americanism Chairman by March 31, 2026 for judging.