Application deadline set for Dec. 30, 2025
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the country prepares to commemorate Memorial Day, GEICO has announced it is now accepting nominations for its 37th annual GEICO Military Service Awards that recognize service members for their strength of character. Through this program, one active duty or reserve enlisted servicemember from each of the six branches of military service and one enlisted member from the National Guard will be honored for volunteer activities and contributions that enrich their communities, as well as mission accomplishments while on duty.
GEICO Military Service Award honorees receive a certificate of achievement to commemorate their accomplishments, as well as a cash honorarium of $5,000 from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation. Since this program was founded, GEICO has contributed more than $500,000 to honor members of the military.
The 2025 GEICO Military Service Award nomination forms are due to GEICO no later than Dec. 30, 2025. Individuals interested in submitting a nomination can learn more about the application requirements for each branch of the military and where to send a completed application on GEICO’s Military Service Award homepage.
Nomination details
All six branches of the military, and one enlisted member from the National Guard are eligible:
- Army
- Marine Corps
- Navy
- Air Force
- Space Force
- Coast Guard
All currently serving enlisted service members (E-7 and below), including Reserve and National Guard with at least one year of retainability/obligated service remaining following the Dec. 30, 2025, submission deadline, are eligible.
Through the individual service’s established procedures, each military branch of service may nominate all enlisted members who have provided outstanding service to their military and civilian communities.
Nominees will be judged first on their off-duty volunteer activities, and then their in-uniform accomplishments, to the extent these activities serve to inspire civilians and military personnel.
Individuals who fill out a nomination should submit materials in one package consisting of no more than three pages. To be considered, all nominations must be submitted and received by Dec. 30, 2025.
Nomination packages must include the following:
- A completed GEICO Military Service Award nomination form.
- A high resolution, digital photo with head and shoulders view of the nominee in service dress uniform without cover/headgear.
- A letter of endorsement from the highest military authority on the assigned installation or the first O-6 commander in the chain of command.
GEICO will make its final selections and notify each recipient and their respective command during the first half of 2026.
About GEICO
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company), the third-largest auto insurer in the U.S., was founded in 1936 and insures vehicles in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. GEICO, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Along with personal auto insurance, commercial auto and personal umbrella coverages are also available. Homeowners, renters, condo, flood, identity theft, term life, and more coverages are written through non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, LLC. Visit GEICO.com for a quote or to learn more.
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