Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoring an Outstanding Member of the Community and Volunteer Fire Department
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who is an outstanding member of his or her community and volunteer
fire department. A successful candidate must possess many years of experience serving his or her community and volunteer fire
department by taking initiative and leading by example.
This individual, volunteers with various community organizations such as, the Boy Scouts of America, the Special Olympics, Meals-
on-Wheels, religious or charitable organizations, local government and hospitals, as well as many other organizations.
In addition to being a supportive volunteer within the community, the award-winning nominee must be active in his or her local
volunteer fire department. Involved in all aspects of the volunteer fire service, this individual may serve as a line officer, a social
officer, or in different positions on numerous committees. As an active, long-time member of the volunteer fire department, this
individual shows total dedication to the volunteer fire service.
Hudson Valley VFA would like to acknowledge this outstanding individual with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of the
community and fire service commitment that he or she has displayed. If you know of anyone who fits these criteria please send us a
Nomination Packet containing all of the information below:
The Nomination Packet for the nominated individual should include the
following
• Nominating sponsors information:
- name and affiliation (rank if applicable)
- contact information
• Nominee’s Information
- name, address, phone number and fire department
- fire service background including offices and committee assignments
- number of years served in department, date joined and current position
- outstanding accomplishments in the department and community (detailed)
- other community service; any volunteer organizations served, titles and dates
- personal history including military service, education, employment and other related information
- current employment
- endorsement letters including those of support from the fire service, community service
organizations, community leaders and others (required)
- additional references and supporting material: newspaper articles, photos, videos, etc.
• When submitting a Nomination packet, please check that it has been:
- signed by either the president, chief or secretary of the submitting organization
- printed on official stationery of the submitting organization with all necessary contact information attached
- mailed to - Hudson Valley VFA Lifetime Achievement Award
C/O June L. Gunza, P.O.Box 205, Highland Falls, NY 10928
• Nominations must be received by April 1st
- Please contact the Chairman if you have any questions, suggestions or comments regarding this award
Committee: June L Gunza, Chair Rick Dillon, Vice Chair John J. Gunza
P.O. Box 205 108 Irish Cape Road P.O. Box 205
Highland Falls, NY 10928 Napanoch, NY 12548 Highland Falls, NY 10928
845 446-3007 845 647-8243 845 446-3007