INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To honor the fallen and support the living, The American Legion Family is announcing a Veteranpreneur Contest as part of the 2018 National Poppy Day® activities. Veterans, servicemembers and their spouses who own a business are invited to submit poppy-themed merchandise for consideration in the contest. The winning veteranpreneur will receive up to a $10,000 order for their product which will be sold in the online Poppy Shop through The American Legion Emblem Sales.
Today, The American Legion Family launched poppydayusa.org which features information about National Poppy Day® and the Veteranpreneur Contest. Entries to the Veteranpreneur Contest are due by close of business on April 25, 2018 when a judging panel will narrow the field to four finalists. After the finalists have been selected, the general public will vote for their favorite poppy themed product and the winner will be announced on May 25, 2018 – National Poppy Day®.
"Distributing poppies around Memorial Day has been a tradition of The American Legion Family for close to 100 years," said Denise Rohan, national commander of The American Legion. "We have also long supported the efforts of veterans, servicemembers and their spouses who start their own business. The Veteranpreneur Contest is a natural extension of these efforts and will help us remind Americans about the historical significance and symbolism of the red poppy."
Following World War I, the red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who fought and those who continue to fight for our country. National Poppy Day® is an initiative supported by the entire American Legion Family.
The contest is open February 28 – April 25, 2018. More information about eligibility, entry criteria and terms can be found at poppydayusa.org.
About The American Legion
The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members in 12,875 posts across the nation. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org.
About The American Legion Auxiliary
Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) helps to advance the mission of The American Legion. With nearly three-quarters of a million members, it is the world's largest women's patriotic service organization and one of the nation's most prominent supporters of veterans, military, and their families. ALA members volunteer millions of hours annually, with a value averaging $2 billion each year. From helping to draft the GI Bill in 1944 to advocating for veterans on Capitol Hill, The American Legion Family has been instrumental in advancing legislation that improves the quality of life for our nation's veterans. To learn more and get involved, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org.
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Email: agency@legion.org
Phone: 703-348-6983
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