Rules & Conditions:
Eligible contestants must live in the Greater Grand Rapids area and be either currently serving, former, or retired members of a branch of the US Armed Forces: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or Coast Guard. Service may have been in an Active Component, Reserve Component, the National Guard, or a combination thereof. Any period of service, during a conflict or in peacetime, will be considered. Persons receiving a Dishonorable or Bad Conduct Discharge will not be considered.
Contestants must provide the following:
-Proof of service: DD Form 214, NGB Form 22 (or equivalent document), Letter of Discharge Retirement Letter, unexpired military ID card or unexpired Michigan Driver License with “Veteran” designation
-Brief essay explaining why the contestant should be chosen
-Pictures of existing deck or area where the deck will be located
Eligibility and the winner will be determined by the West Michigan Veterans Coalition.
Montell Construction is going to customize a new wood decking project or replacement deck that improves the lifestyle of a veteran here in West Michigan! The project will be scheduled to be built on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2022, weather permitting and will have an approximate retail value of up to $19,500. The project is not redeemable for cash, and Montell Construction reserves the right to photograph and share the winning project on their website and social media platforms.