Congressional Medal of Honor Society

2026 Nominations

If you are aware of a fellow citizen, neighbor, co-worker, or family member who deserves recognition for extraordinary acts of courage or service, nominate him or her today for the Citizen Honors Awards.

Nominee Requirements

To be nominated, someone must:

Have clearly demonstrated a willingness to place his or her own life at risk for others or have dedicated themselves to the service of others.
Show actions which epitomize the concept of “service above self” and are performed “above and beyond” the individual’s job responsibilities.
Be a U.S. Citizen.

Please note that:

All acts must have occurred within the 12 months prior to nomination.
Acts of valor or service cannot have been performed towards one’s own family members.
Community organizations must be certified non-profits and must currently be in operation.
Government and government-affiliated organizations are not eligible.
Self-nominations for individual awards will not be accepted.
Multiple nominations for the same individual or organization are not necessary.

Single Act of Heroism Award

Recognizes Americans who accomplish extraordinary feats of heroism by risking their lives for the benefit of others in a dire situation.

Young Hero Award

Recognizes young Americans age 8-17 for their courage in a dire situation.

Service Act Award

Recognizes Americans who consistently place others before themselves through volunteer service.

Community Service Award

Recognizes a community-based organization for its exceptional impact or mission in supporting our nation’s military service members and families.

Youth Service Award

Recognizes young Americans age 8-17 for placing others before themselves through volunteer service.

Nominee Information

Who you nominating for 2026 Citizen Honors recognition?

First, select the award category for your nomination:

Nominee First Name^*

Nominee Last Name^*

Was the Nominee 18 Years or older at the time of the action?^*

Yes

Is the Nominee living?^*

Yes

Nominee Email

Nominee Phone

Nominee Address

Nominee City

Nominee State

Nominee Zip

Is this person a US Citizen?^*

Yes

City Where Action Took Place^*

State Where Action Took Place^*

If a single act, when did the action take place?

Describe in detail the action(s) of the nominee and explain why he/she is worthy of this award^*

500 character minimum and 3,500 character maximum

Nominator Information

Tell us about yourself

Nominator Name^*

Nominator Phone^*

Nominator Email^*