NSOF LEGACY OF VALOR AWARD FORM

LEGACY OF VALOR NOMINATION

Navy Special Operations Foundation
Awarded to Former Navy EOD & Navy Divers

Awarded to one former Navy EOD Operator and one former Navy Diver whose career exemplifies extraordinary courage, service, and dedication. This award honors those who have made a lasting impact through significant wartime actions, contributions to their respective communities, and/or an enduring legacy that continues to inspire future generations.

For detailed award criteria, click here: Award Criteria

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@nsof.org
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Nominator Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Briefly describe relationship to nominee*
Ex: Former teammate, friend/family member, peer, former leadership for nominee, served under the nominee, or directly impacted by nominee
NOMINEE INFORMATION
Award Category*
Nominee Full Name*

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Last Rate / Rank Designator*
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Last Command (if known)
Nominee Contact Information (if known)
NAVY EOD

Recognizes a former Navy EOD Operator whose legacy exemplifies extraordinary courage, service, and dedication. This award emphasizes one or more of the following: significant wartime actions, contributions to the Navy EOD community, and the enduring legacy they leave behind. The recipient is the epitome of Navy EOD.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must have honorably retired or separated as a Navy EOD Operator
- Open to both Enlisted personnel & Officers
- Achievements and contributions may have taken place at any point throughout their career
NOMINATION:
- Peers & teammates
- Friends & family members
- Former leadership
- Personnel serving under the nominee's leadership
- Those who served with the nominee or were directly impacted by them
Award Criteria for Navy EOD

Please check all criteria that applies to nominee
Nomination Details (REQUIRED)

Wartime or Operational Valor: Demonstrated exceptional bravery, leadership, or technical expertise in combat or operational environments.Enduring Impact: Contributed significantly to the advancement, training, or development of Navy EOD capabilities.Post-Service Contributions: Continued to serve or advocate for the Navy EOD community through mentorship, education, leadership, or veteran support efforts.Legacy of Excellence: Left a lasting mark on the community through personal actions, inspiring future generations of Navy EOD Operators.Peer or Community Recognition: Widely respected by peers and the broader community for exceptional contributions, whether in service, mentorship, leadership, or impactful actions that exemplify courage and commitment beyond duty.Other
NAVY DIVER

Recognizes a former Navy Diver whose legacy exemplifies extraordinary courage, exceptional service, and dedication. This award emphasizes one or more of the following: significant operational actions, contributions to the Navy Diver community, and the enduring legacy they leave behind. This award celebrates their contributions to the Navy Diving community and the impact of their endeavors pre and post-service.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must have honorably retired or separated as a Navy Diver, DMT, or DMO
- Open to both Enlisted personnel & Officers
- Achievements and contributions may have taken place at any point throughout their career
NOMINATION:
- Peers & teammates
- Friends & family members
- Former leadership
- Personnel serving under the nominee's leadership
- Those who served with the nominee or were directly impacted by them
Award Criteria for Navy Divers

Please check all criteria that applies to nominee
Nomination Details (REQUIRED)

Pioneering Efforts or Valor: Made a lasting impact through technical innovation, underwater operations, or acts of extraordinary bravery.Exemplary Service: Displayed outstanding skill, leadership, or contributions to diving operations in military or hazardous environments.Post-Service Contributions: Remained involved in the diving community through advocacy, mentorship, or continued professional contributions.Advancement of Navy Diving: Helped shape or improve the diving community, whether through training, safety improvements, or operational enhancements.Legacy of Excellence: A legacy both during and post-service that commands deep respect from fellow divers and the broader community, whether in service, mentorship, leadership, or impactful actions that exemplify courage and commitment beyond duty.Other
Please tell us why you'e nominating this individual for the Legacy of Valor Award.*
Please provide a brief summary of why this nominee stands out.
Describe the nominee's most significant service-related actions, contributions, or achievements.*
Include operational achievements, acts of courage, leadership, technical contributions, and/or impact on the force.
What lasting legacy has this individual left on the Navy EOD or Diving Community and/or how have they continued to impact after their service? *
This may include last legacy, mentorship, advocacy, volunteerism, prof. leadership, education, or community support.
Please share any additional context that helps explain the significance of this nominee's contributions.
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CERTIFICATION

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LEGACY OF VALOR NOMINATION

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

NOMINEE INFORMATION

NAVY EOD

Award Criteria for Navy EOD

NAVY DIVER

Award Criteria for Navy Divers

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

CERTIFICATION