Who can be honored through the Hometown Hero Program?

The person honored must have served in the United States Armed Forces. The program gives first priority to veterans born, raised, or residing in the Mohawk Valley.

What should I include with the application?

Send the completed form with a photo and a $150 check payable to Oneida Chapter NSDAR. The photo may be mailed or submitted digitally.

How do I submit the Hometown Hero application?

Mail the completed form, photo, and $150 check payable to Oneida Chapter NSDAR to the Program Coordinator at P.O. Box 855, New Hartford, NY 13413. The photo may also be submitted digitally.

Waterville, NY · Oneida County

No notary required

Mohawk Valley Hometown Hero Program Application

This application lets sponsors request a military Hometown Hero banner honoring someone who served in the United States Armed Forces.

What this form is

The application requests a 30-by-60-inch banner honoring someone who currently serves or previously served in the United States Armed Forces. The program displays banners for three years, from Memorial Day to Veterans Day. Applicants select a location and provide the veteran’s rank, name, service branch, service years or war served, sponsor contact information, and optional status; the application must be sent with a photo and a $150 check.

Who needs it

A sponsor seeking a banner for a current or former United States Armed Forces member should complete and send this application.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form, a photo, and a $150 check payable to Oneida Chapter NSDAR to Program Coordinator, Mohawk Valley Hometown Heroes, P.O. Box 855, New Hartford, NY 13413. The photo may also be submitted digitally.

About notarization

This application has no notary block and requests no sworn or notarized attachment; print and complete the form, then send it with a photo and check.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download and print the Mohawk Valley Hometown Hero Program application.
2
Complete The Form
Choose a location and provide the veteran's profile and sponsor contact information; status is optional.
3
Gather The Photo And Check
Include a photo and a $150 check payable to Oneida Chapter NSDAR. The photo may be submitted digitally.
4
Mail The Application
Mail the completed form, photo, and check to the Program Coordinator, P.O. Box 855, New Hartford, NY 13413.

Frequently asked questions

Who can be honored through the Hometown Hero Program?: The person honored must have served in the United States Armed Forces. The program gives first priority to veterans born, raised, or residing in the Mohawk Valley.
What should I include with the application?: Send the completed form with a photo and a $150 check payable to Oneida Chapter NSDAR. The photo may be mailed or submitted digitally.
Do I need a notary for the Hometown Hero application?: No. The application has no notary block and requests no sworn or notarized attachment; print and complete the form, then send it with a photo and check.
How do I submit the Hometown Hero application?: Mail the completed form, photo, and $150 check payable to Oneida Chapter NSDAR to the Program Coordinator at P.O. Box 855, New Hartford, NY 13413. The photo may also be submitted digitally.

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