County Executive Samantha Kerkman has announced the creation of a new award to recognize outstanding veterans in Kenosha County. The Kenosha County Veteran of the Year Award is intended to honor veterans for their achievements and contributions following their military service.
The first recipient will be recognized at the annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic, scheduled for May 30 at the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park. Nominations are being accepted until 5 p.m. on April 30 through an online form available at www.kenoshacountywi.gov/VeteranOfTheYear. Paper nomination forms can also be requested by contacting the Kenosha County Veterans Service Office at 262-605-6690.
“We’re excited to shine a spotlight on the remarkable veterans in our community,” Kerkman said. “I encourage anyone who knows an outstanding veteran to consider making a nomination.”
A selection committee composed of Kerkman and staff from the Kenosha County Veterans Service Office will choose the award winner. All nominees will be informed of their nomination, though nominators may remain anonymous if they wish. To qualify, nominees must reside in Kenosha County.
“This award is a way to honor the veterans in Kenosha County who make a difference in the community,” said Veterans Service Officer Jennifer Blasi. “My staff and I look forward to reviewing what we expect will be an impressive list of nominees.”
Additional information about services offered by the Division of Veterans Services can be found at www.kenoshacountywi.gov/Veterans.
Kenosha County schools enrolled over 25,000 students during the 2023-24 school year, with Indian Trail High School and Academy having the highest enrollment among local schools (https://dpi.wi.gov/). The student population was made up mostly of white students at just over half, followed by Hispanic and Black students as significant groups within county schools (https://dpi.wi.gov/). American Indian students represented one of the smallest ethnic groups in area schools during that time (https://dpi.wi.gov/).
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