National Emergency Fund Excellence Award nominations due

May 01, 2026

The National Emergency Fund Excellence Award recognizes Legion posts that handled logistics, became an emergency action center, provided shelter, and extended support to their communities in times of natural disasters.

Departments may submit to the National Internal Affairs Division posts that should be considered for this recognition of service award by the national commander. Departments must submit a written narrative (no more than 500 words), along with documentation which may include newspaper clippings, links to photos or videos, to: 

The American Legion

P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN  46206, ATTN: Internal Affairs. 

Please have your input to Internal Affairs Division no later than May 1, 2026.

National Emergency Fund Excellence Award nominations due