Clay County accepting nominations for Clay County Veteran of the Year and Clay County Volunteer of the Year

Green Cove Springs, Fla. - The Clay County Board of Commissioners is now accepting nominations for the Clay County Veteran of the Year 2025 - Presented by VyStar and Clay County Volunteer of the Year 2025 - Presented by VyStar. Nominations will close on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Honorees will be recognized on Saturday, April 25, 2026 during Touch A Truck: Saluting Those Who Serve, a free community event happening at the Clay County Fairgrounds.

Nomination forms are available here:

https://bit.ly/ClayCo2025Vet
https://bit.ly/ClayCo2025Volunteer

Eligibility details are included below.

At a glance

What: Nominations for Clay County Veteran of the Year 2025 - Presented by VyStar and Clay County Volunteer of the Year 2025 - Presented by VyStar
Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026
Who can nominate: Community members
Honorees:
• One veteran
• Two volunteers (Volunteer and Youth Volunteer categories)
Why it matters: Recognizes outstanding service and community impact
Recognition: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Clay County Fairgrounds during Touch A Truck: Saluting Those Who Serve
More information and nominations: https://bit.ly/ClayCo2025Vet,
https://bit.ly/ClayCo2025Volunteer

Clay County Veteran of the Year 2025 - Presented by VyStar

The selected veteran will be someone who has demonstrated exceptional service to fellow veterans, their families, and the broader Clay County community. This award honors both military service and continued dedication long after active duty.

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be a resident of Clay County, Florida

• Must have received a discharge with honorable conditions from the U.S. Armed Forces, including Reserves, National Guard, or Merchant Marines

• Demonstrated significant volunteer contributions supporting veterans, the military, their families, and the community

• Shows leadership, initiative, and excellence through service

• Accomplishments should reflect service within the past ten years

• Previous Clay County Veteran of the Year recipients are not eligible
  
  

Selection committee includes:

• Member of Clay County Veteran Services

• Representative from the Veterans Council of Clay County

• Clay County commissioner

• Representative from the County's Personnel Department
  
  

Clay County Volunteer of the Year 2025 - Presented by VyStar

Two volunteers will be recognized across the Volunteer and Youth Volunteer categories for their outstanding commitment to the community.

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be a resident of Clay County, Florida

• Volunteer hours must be completed within Clay County

• Minimum service hours required:

  • Volunteers and youth volunteers: 50 hours

• Service must contribute to the betterment of the community

• Demonstrates leadership, initiative, and dedication

• Volunteer hours must be documented and may be verified

• Previous Clay County Volunteer of the Year recipients are not eligible

Selection committee includes:

• Clay County Personnel Department manager

• Clay County Personnel Department operational manager

• Clay County assistant county manager

• Clay County commissioner