General Information:
Applications must be received by the close of business on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Incomplete applications will be returned to the nominator for completion.
Please read these instructions for completion of this application:
Applications must be received by the close of business on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Incomplete applications will be returned to the nominator for completion.
Please read these instructions for completion of this application:
Purpose of Award: The Jan Parks Lifetime Achievement Award may be occasionally awarded at the Commission’s discretion to recognize extraordinary long-term volunteer service to the military, veteran, or greater Monterey County community. The Jan Parks Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has dedicated a minimum of ten (10) years of volunteer service involving or benefitting three (3) or more programs in Monterey County.
This notable award is co-presented by the County of Monterey Military and Veterans Affairs Commission and the Monterey County United Veterans Council at the annual Veteran of the Year awards dinner.
General: Please complete each field to the best of your ability. The contact information for both the Veteran and the nominator is extremely important to successfully process the nomination.
NOTE: Applications must be received by the close of business on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Call 831-647-7613 if you have any questions.
The nominations will be considered by the Military and Veterans Affairs Commission. The winner will be notified and invited to attend the recognition dinner at the date and time appropriate for that year.
General: Please complete each field to the best of your ability. The contact information for both the Veteran and the nominator is extremely important to successfully process the nomination.
NOTE: Applications must be received by the close of business on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Call 831-647-7613 if you have any questions.
Nomination Rationale: It is highly recommended to type-up the rationale on a MS Word document and then copy and paste the rationale into the survey to ensure proper spelling and punctuation. Use the four W’s (who, what, where and when) to explain your rationale.