VA’s Center for Women Veterans (CWV) is seeking nominees for the 2023 Women Veteran Trailblazers “Women Making the Difference” Initiative.

The initiative defines a “woman Veteran Trailblazer” as a woman who has served and separated from military service and makes an impact by enhancing the lives of other Veterans, Veteran families or Veteran caregivers. The deadline for nomination packages is Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, and selection will be announced during Women’s History Month, March 2023. The nominees will undergo a selection process that may include an interview.

Successful candidates will define the impact of a single event or action over a period in the following areas:

  • Education
  • Employment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Homelessness
  • Legal Assistance
  • Mental Health and Wellness

Trailblazers

In 2019, the Center launched the CWV Women Veteran Trailblazers “Women Breaking Barriers” initiative to celebrate women Veterans’ contributions during and after their military service. Fifteen women Veteran Trailblazers representing all branches of service were selected.

The Center received 108 nomination packages for the 2021 CWV Women Veteran Trailblazers “Women Veterans Leading the Way” initiative to celebrate women Veterans’ extraordinary work in Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Homelessness, Legal Assistance, Mental Health, and Wellness. Twenty-seven women Veterans representing all branches of service were selected.

The campaign highlights the experiences and contributions of women Veterans, and it provides VA with an opportunity to share women Veterans’ stories about how their military service and unique experiences that ultimately led to their continued roles as leaders and advocates in the communities where they live and work.

How to apply

If you are a woman Veteran Trailblazer—or know of one—the Center wants to hear from you. The application and more information can be found on our website.

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2 Comments

  1. Peggy Berry December 31, 2022 at 17:49

    We have tried to no avail to access the Veteran Trailblazer Nominee 2023 form. Page isn’t listed is the message cited. Please assist. We have an outstanding senior citizen who has a wonderful story to share.

  2. Dale Phillips December 9, 2022 at 11:22

    Good morning,

    My name is Dale Phillips and I first want to thank you for VA News! I work for the training and Quality Team with the VFW and love VA News as it helps me provide great information to our service officers. This morning I was reading about the Center for Women Veterans seeking nominees for 223 Women Veterans Trailblazer Initiative and wanted to learn more about the application process. At the bottom of the article is a “How to apply” which contained the following statement: ” The application and more information can be found on our website.” Our Website is a hyperlink that takes you to https://www.va.gov/womenvet/outreach/trailblazers.asp. but unfortunately, when you click the hyperlink the new address states “Page Not Found”. Just wanted to point that out as I have someone I would like to nominate. Thank you so much and have a great day!

    [Editor: The link is working on my end.]

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