Military Child of the Year Award
Operation Homefront
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: 2026-12-02
Location: Not specified
Minimum GPA: Not specified
Grade Level: 9; 10; 11; 12
Overview
The Military Child of the Year Award recognizes military children who have demonstrated resilience, leadership, and service to their communities while facing the challenges of military life. The annual awards recognize outstanding young people ages 13 to 18 who represent a branch of the armed forces — the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Space Force. Recipients are flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., and recognized at an annual gala during which senior leaders of each branch of service present the awards.