Nominate a Champion

Thank you for your involvement in the 2023-2024 Champions Program, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. On this page you will find additional resources to help you plan your local recognition ceremony, including a sample press release, logos and sample social media posts.

Champions Toolkit

FAQs

Should I submit other information – including letters?

No, please include all the relevant information in the nomination form. ADC may request additional information as needed. Additional materials submitted outside the form will not be considered.

How do I host a local recognition ceremony?

Local ceremonies can be held October – December 2023. Upon receiving your nomination, ADC will request information about your local ceremony, including the date and location. This information must be provided to ADC before a physical award is sent. ADC will provide one award per community. Communities will be connected with a local Navy Federal Credit Union representative (if there is one in your area), to attend the ceremony. ADC staff and board members will not attend local events (unless they are local to the region).

When will national honorees be announced?

National honorees will be announced in early 2024.

If selected, will national honorees have to travel to DC for the recognition ceremony?

National honorees will be recognized in-person at the Defense Communities National Summit in April 2024. Names of all champions, local and national honorees, will be included in the recognition materials.

NOMINATION FORM

Nominations for the 2023-2024 Defense Community Champions program are closed. The 2024-2025 program will open next spring. Please reach out to Isabel Zimmerman at izimmerman@defensecommunities.org with any questions.