Nominations Now Accepted for 2011 Family Award Published Feb. 25, 2011 ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The National Military Family Association is now accepting nominations of outstanding military families for its 2011 Family Award program. One finalist family from each of the seven Uniformed Services will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC for the award ceremony at the Association's 2011 Leadership Luncheon. At the event, one of the seven families will be named 2011 Family of the Year and will receive a cash prize of $1,000. Friends and family members can visit www.militaryfamily.org/familyaward to nominate their military family or a military family they know. This is the time to tell personal stories and achievements or recognize a special family. Active duty, Reserve Component, retiree, or surviving families of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Commissioned Corps of NOAA or PHS are eligible to receive this award. Nominations are being accepted now through midnight EST March 31. Visit www.militaryfamily.org/familyaward to nominate or learn more about the award and previous winners. This award is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Association of Military Banks of America. About the National Military Family Association Military families serve our country with pride, honor, and quiet dedication. The National Military Family Association is the leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening and protecting the families of the men and women currently serving, retired, wounded or fallen. We provide families of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Commissioned Corps of the USPHS and NOAA with information, work to get them the benefits they deserve, and offer programs that improve their lives. Our 40 years of service and accomplishments have made us a trusted resource for military families and the Nation's leaders. To learn more, visit www.militaryfamily.org.
