GEICO Sets Dec. 1 Deadline for 2019 Military Service Award Nominations

Business Wire

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GEICO is now accepting nominations for its 31st Annual GEICO Military Service Awards, a program to honor members of the military for serving their civilian and military communities. Through this program, one active duty or reserve enlisted member from each of the five branches of military service and one enlisted member from the National Guard will be selected. The electronic nomination packages are due to GEICO, via the specific nomination process for each branch of service, no later than Dec. 1, 2019.

Each unit, base, post, or activity may nominate eligible enlisted members, according to their established procedures. Nominees should exhibit noteworthy contributions or accomplishments in one of the three nomination categories:

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Fire Safety and Fire Prevention
Traffic Safety and Accident Prevention

“We are honored to recognize men and women who personify leadership and service, both in their military roles and in the communities where they live. Our company was founded in 1936 to serve members of the military and other government employees. We’ve never wavered from our commitment to and appreciation of those who serve,” said GEICO President and CEO Bill Roberts.

The GEICO Military Team and the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation will provide GEICO Military Service Award recipients with a cash award and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., from wherever they are serving.

The 2019 GEICO Military Service Awards ceremony will be held in Washington, D.C., on April 20, 2020, with senior military officials and GEICO representatives in attendance. Each service establishes and publishes their service-specific processes and procedures for awards; amplifying information may be found by contacting Service Coordinators listed at https://www.geico.com/information/military/returning-the-favor/service-awards/.

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