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Continuation of Service Award

The Veterans Colleague Network Group (VCNG) Cornell Veterans Continuation of Service Award recognizes Cornell veterans for their continued leadership and service.

The award celebrates veterans who have continued to serve after their military service by giving back to other veterans or making outstanding contributions to the Cornell community. Award recipients will receive an engraved plaque which will be presented during the annual Veterans Day activities.

Presentation of 2024 VCNG Continuation of Service Award: Sarah Kreps

woman receiving award at podium

The Veterans Colleague Network Group (VCNG) presented its annual Continuation of Service Award to Sarah Kreps, the John L. Wetherill Professor in the Department of Government (College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy), for her significant contributions to student veterans at Cornell. Established in 2022, this award honors veterans who demonstrate exceptional leadership and service within the Cornell community, beyond their military careers.

As an Air Force veteran, Kreps has remained committed to veteran inclusion across campus, mentoring Army officers in doctoral programs, advising the Cornell Law Veterans Association and supporting undergraduates on the GI Bill through their transition to academic life. She was recognized for her dedication to advocating for veterans and enhancing the experiences of veteran students.

“Winning this award feels like a nod to the collective efforts of Cornell’s veteran community in creating spaces where veterans are encouraged and supported to thrive academically and personally,” Kreps said. “Military life leaves a lasting mark, and helping other veterans find their footing in an academic setting is just one way for me to give back to a community that has shaped me. Veterans often face the challenge of redefining themselves after service, and it’s an honor to support these high-integrity, hardworking, service-above-self individuals who make Cornell a better place.” 

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Eligibility:

  • Nominee must be current Cornell faculty, staff, or student in good standing or a veteran from the community that supports veterans at Cornell
  • Nominee may not have previously received the award in the past 3 years

The VCNG Executive Committee will oversee the award review and decision-making process.

Criteria:

  • Nominee serves as a role model and/or mentor for others and demonstrates a high level of professionalism, collaboration, and creativity
  • Nominee enhances the quality of the campus and/or local area environment for the veteran community by providing extraordinary services, activities, or other initiatives to benefit the working and learning environments.
  • Nominee advances opportunities and access for veterans

Nomination:

A link to submit nominations for 2025 will be posted here when the next nomination cycle opens.