Deadline nears for service award nominations

MIDDLETOWN — Nominations for the William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award will be accepted at the Middlesex Chamber’s office until Friday 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, participate in local and state community organizations and/or initiatives, and 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 and Honor the Veterans Member Breakfast Meeting.

To nominate a candidate, send the person’s name along with a detailed resume or biography, supporting documents detailing their military and community service, and any other relevant information to Jeff Pugliese, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, 393 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457 or email jpugliese@middlesexchamber.com

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