The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors, which recognizes and honors American civilians who have demonstrated extraordinary courage, leadership and selflessness in their communities and for their country.
Every year, in conjunction with the National Medal of Honor Day, three United States citizens will be awarded the Citizen Service Before Self Honors near the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery. They will receive this award from a group of Americans whose actions have defined the word courage – the members of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society who have received our nation’s highest and most prestigious award for valor, the Medal of Honor.
Senator Coons encourage Delawareans to nominate fellow citizens of the First State who have clearly demonstrated a willingness to sacrifice for others whether through a single act of extraordinary heroism or through a prolonged series of selfless acts. The nominee’s actions must epitomize the concept of “service before self” and must be performed “above and beyond” one’s professional area of responsibility or conduct.
Please note that the deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, February 10, 2012.