Nominations sought for service award

MIDDLETOWN — Nominations for the William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award will be accepted at the Middlesex Chamber’s office until Aug. 24 at 4:30 p.m.

The William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award is presented to a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces in recognition of his or her distinguished service to the citizens of Connecticut, and selfless commitment to public service. To qualify for the nomination, the candidate must have served in a branch of the United States Armed Forces and continue to promote Veterans Affairs, she must participate in local and state community organizations and/or initiatives, and must live in either Chester, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Middlefield, Middletown, Portland or Westbrook. The award is presented annually at the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s Support the Troops & Honor the Veterans Member Breakfast Meeting. This year’s event will take place on Monday, Nov, 5 at the Red Lion Hotel Cromwell, with guest speaker Kevin Brown, Chairman, Mohegan Tribal Council and Retired U.S. Army Colonel

To nominate a candidate for this award, submit the name of the individual, a detailed resume and/ or a biography, supporting documents detailing their military and community service, and any other information you believe the committee should have. Send to Jeff Pugliese, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, 393 Main Street, Middletown, CT 0645, or email: jpugliese@middlesexchamber.com

Requirements: He or she must live or work in the following Middlesex County towns: Chester, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Middlefield, Middletown, Portland or Westbrook; must have served in a branch of the U.S. armed forces and continues to promote Veterans Affairs; and must participate in community organizations and/or initiatives.

Applications can be found at MiddlesexChamber.com/pomfret or the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce Office Questions or concerns can be directed to Jeff Pugliese at 860-347-6924 or jpugliese@middlesexchamber.com