Sponsored by the United Service Organizations (USO), the USO Service Member of the Year Award recognizes an enlisted member in the grades of E-5 or below from each branch of the military who represents the standards and values of their respective service, as demonstrated through a specific act of heroism. The period of the award is 1 January to 31 December.
Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their Major Command (MAJCOM), Combatant Command (COCOM), Field Operating Agency (FOA), Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) or MAJCOM equivalent for applicable suspense date and additional information regarding nomination procedures.
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Nomination Package
Write-up
A write-up, limited to 30 lines (including headers, if applicable, and are to stand alone from the bullets), single-spaced, size 12 point font, using only the Air Force Information Management Tool AF Form 1206 (MUST USE THE MOST RECENT FORM VERSION ON E-PUBS), Nomination for Award. Bullet format is mandatory. **Only common acronyms known throughout the Air Force will be authorized (AF, USAFE, ACC, CC, TDY, NCO, etc.).
Public release statement
Addressed to Air Force Personnel Center Recognition Programs Section (AFPC/DP1SP). Each nominee must sign a public release statement that reads verbatim: "I do or do not (circle one) agree to the use of Privacy Act information in the nomination narrative. This information may include Privacy information or personally identifiable information found in Air Force Instruction 33-332, Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program, Chapter two, Privacy Act. I understand those transmitting personal information via email will exercise caution and adequately safeguard it in accordance with AFI 33-332, paragraphs 2.5 and subparagraphs. The announcement message or any publicity regarding the award nomination will contain no privacy act information other than name, rank, and base of assignment." The nominee must sign and date this statement.
Recommendation letter
A recommendation letter signed by the MAJCOM/COCOM/FOA/DRU commander, vice commander, or executive director which includes the statement “A records check was conducted on (date) and revealed no information that would bring discredit to the award or the United States Air Force.” This may be delegated to the A1 directors by the MAJCOM/COCOM commander.
Biography
A biography (maximum 600 words), limited to one single-spaced typewritten page (see AFI 36-2805, Special Trophies and Awards, Attachment 2, for format).
Citation
A citation limited to no less than 50 words and no more than 70 words (not including opening and closing statements). The citation should include specific examples of the act or services provided. Refer to AFI 36-2805, Attachment 3, for format.
Note: Acronyms are not authorized in the citation.
Official photograph
One 8" x 10" glossy photograph or high-resolution digital head and shoulder photograph of the nominee. This should be an official Air Force photo taken by the local military multi-media unit.
Nomination Submission
Each MAJCOM/COCOM/FOA/DRU may submit only one nomination. Please send nominations in original format to AFPC/DP1SP (AFPC.DP1SP.RecognitionProcess@us.af.mil). The only scanned documents that will be accepted are those documents with signatures, such as recommendation letters and public release statements. The AF Form 1206 must be sent in fillable.pdf format (NOT SCANNED) and all other documents should be in word document format.
If nomination package is not received by the established suspense date and an extension has not been approved, the nomination package will not be considered and will be returned with no action.