Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
The 2026-27 theme is:
"What a Veteran Taught Me About America."
Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars holds an essay contest for students in grades 9-12. This year's theme is "Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?" http://bit.ly/3IocsbO for a link to the rules and https://vfw9761.org/uploads/documents/VOD.pdf
Patriot's Pen Essay Contest
The 2026-27 theme is:
"What a Veteran Taught Me About America."
Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars holds an essay contest for students in grades 6-8. This year's theme is "My Voice in America's Democracy". http://bit.ly/4nJVuon for a link to the rules and entry form /uploads/Documents/PP.pdf.
Scout of the Year
Some of our earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1915 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington. Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to be recognized for their standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country. Before submitting your Scout of the Year application, please review the rules and eligibility requirements. Please download the VFW Scout of the Year brochure at https://vfw-org-hqagarhxahbybyd9.z01.azurefd.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Scout-of-the-Year/ScoutoftheYearBrochureandEntryForm.pdf?v=1&d=20210708T183715Z&la=en to submit at your local VFW Post.
Teacher of the Year
