Nominations now open for Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor
OLYMPIA—The Office of the Secretary of State is now accepting nominations for Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor. Nominations for both awards can be made until September 20. The Medal of Merit recognizes people who perform outstanding services for Washington and its residents. The Medal of Valor is awarded to anyone who has saved, or […]
Medals of Merit and Valor to be awarded at state Capitol
OLYMPIA — For the first time in nine years, Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor will be awarded Wednesday, February 21, at a ceremony in the state Legislative Building. The Medal of Merit recognizes exceptional individuals who perform outstanding services for Washington and its residents. The Medal of Valor is awarded to anyone who has […]
Governor signs bill removing barriers to Medal of Valor recipients
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 21, 2023—Freshman Representative Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens) had his first bill signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday, April 20, that makes it easier to honor Washington State Medal of Valor recipients who put their lives on the line to save another. “Removing the barriers to when the award can be […]
Seeking nominations for Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 19, 2023—The Office of the Secretary of State is now accepting nominations for Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor, the highest civilian honors awarded to the people of Washington. The Medal of Merit recognizes exceptional individuals who perform outstanding services for Washington and its residents. The Medal of Valor is awarded to […]
Seeking nominations for Washington’s medals of Merit and Valor
Olympia, Wash., March 31, 2021 — The Office of the Secretary of State is now accepting nominations for Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor. Nomination forms for the Medal of Merit and Medal of Valor can be found online. Forms and supporting documents may be sent to secretaryofstate@sos.wa.gov or Medal of Merit/Valor Committee, c/o Secretary […]
