DEPARTMENT AWARDS
AUXILIARY MEMBERS
The "Bridge” Award – is open to all Auxiliary Members for the best assistance in establishing a new VFW Auxiliary, with the approval of Department President. There will be a 1st & 2nd place winner for the Department.
Entry form is required and can be located in MALTA, under Member Resources. This form should be turned into the Extension & Revitalization Chairmen no later than March 31, 2026. Once judged by Department, all entry forms will be signed and forwarded to National for Judging.
The "Lighthouse” Award– is open to District Presidents for the best assistance with a struggling VFW Auxiliary by mentoring and maintaining a relationship until the Auxiliary becomes healthy, with the approval of Department President. Use of MALTA Healthy Auxiliary tools and mentor training is required. There will be a 1st & 2nd place winner for the Department. Entry form is required and can be located in MALTA, under Member Resources.
This form should be turned into the Extension & Revitalization Chairmen no later than March 31, 2026. Once judged by Department, all entry forms will be signed and forwarded to National for Judging.
NATIONAL AWARDS
Award for Members:
Citation and a $25 VFW Store gift certificate to one member in each of the 10 Program Divisions for the best assistance to the Chief of Staff in establishing a new VFW Auxiliary with the approval of the Department President. Entry form is required and available in MALTA Member Resources.
The Department Chief of Staff must sign and send a copy of the completed Department nomination form to the National Chief of Staff by April 30, 2026 for judging.
Award for District Presidents:
Citation and a $25 VFW Store gift certificate to one District President or Official Representative in each of the 10 Program Divisions for the best assistance to the Chief of Staff with a struggling VFW Auxiliary by mentoring and maintaining a close relationship until the VFW Auxiliary becomes healthy, with the approval of the Department President. Use of MALTA Healthy Auxiliary tools and mentor training is required.
Entry form is required and available in MALTA Member Resources. The Department Chief of Staff must sign and send a copy of the completed Department nomination form to the National Chief of Staff by April 30, 2026 for judging.