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Traditional Nonprofits

This category honors some of the longest standing, non-profit supporters of the veteran community. The continuously show dedicated and committed efforts to bring veteran and service members’ interests to the forefront of national dialogue, which has made them highly influential and powerful forces in enhancing veterans’ needs. The individuals listed below represent the leadership of these organizations, those who reinstated the commitment to veterans in 2016, and who ensured that the veterans’ issues remained prevalent in public discourse.

Lou Celli

Lou Celli

The American Legion

Sherman Gillums

Sherman Gillums

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Joe Chenelly

Joe Chenelly

AMVETS

Joy Ilem

Joy Ilem

Disabled American Veterans

Derek Fronabarger

Derek Fronabarger

Student Veterans of America

Michael Linnington

Michael Linnington

Wounded Warrior Project

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