In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, 14 military children are awarded as leaders in their communities, families, schools, and activities.
OAKTON, Va., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity awards to military children and teens, is honoring 14 winners of the 5th Annual Our Military Kids Courageous Kids Contest in celebration of the Month of the Military Child.
Each winner has served as a leader and role model in their communities, schools, homes, and activities while a parent deployed with the National Guard or Reserve, or received treatment for combat-related injuries in 2024.
Our Military Kids is also recognizing three children who have assisted in caregiving duties for a parent with combat-related injuries as this year’s Hidden Helper Hero Award recipients.
The 5th Annual Courageous Kids Contest was made possible by Presenting Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union and HII.
“It is an honor for Navy Federal to be a presenting sponsor for Our Military Kids’ Courageous Kids Contest,” said Jerome Tennille, Manager of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Social Responsibility Programs and Partnerships at Navy Federal. “Our mission is to support our members, military families and their communities. This philanthropic partnership with Our Military Kids aligns with our shared commitment to enhancing the wellness and community of military children.”
Each winner will receive a $300 cash stipend, award certificate, and have their story shared on OMK’s digital platforms throughout April at: www.ourmilitarykids.org/contest-winners/
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About Our Military Kids® Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity awards to children of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or Veterans in treatment for post-9/11, combat-related injuries. Learn more: https://www.ourmilitarykids.org
About Navy Federal Credit Union
Established in 1933 with only seven members, Navy Federal now has the distinct honor of serving more than 14 million members globally and is the world’s largest credit union. As a member-owned and not-for-profit organization, Navy Federal always puts the financial needs of its members first. Membership is open to all Department of Defense and Coast Guard Active Duty, Veterans, civilian and contractor personnel, and their families. Navy Federal employs a workforce of over 25,000 and has a global network of more than 365 branches. For more information about Navy Federal Credit Union, visit navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Opportunity Employer.
