Rich in heritage of community service in support of veterans, the City of Chula Vista is committed to recognizing our veterans for their significant contribution of talents to strengthen and support the community.  Since 1998, the “Veteran of the Year” Program has recognized the accomplishments of our veterans and their contributions to the Chula Vista community and our San Diego area.  Each year since, a “City of Chula Vista Veteran of the Year” has been selected to represent our city as one its finest veterans. 

Eligibility
For consideration as the Veteran of the Year, a veteran must have been honorably discharged from U.S. Military Service, employed within or a resident of the City of Chula Vista, and a citizen who has made significant contributions to the community since military service. Emphasis should be placed on the veteran’s accomplishments that support the nominating organization’s service to the community, individual efforts to the local community and support of the Veterans community of San Diego at large.

Veteran of the Year Nomination

Complete a Printed Application
Complete an Online Application

For question, please contact the Veterans Advisory Commission:

Office:    City of Chula Vista c/o Fire Department 
                Attn: Veterans Advisory Commission 
                276 Fourth Avenue, Bldg. C, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Phone:   (619) 691-5029

Email:     VAC@ChulaVistaCA.gov

PLEASE NOTE: All submissions must be complete, including all supporting documentation (two photographs: one in uniform from military service and one of nominee present day, supporting narrative, etc.) Incomplete submissions may be returned.

Veteran of the Year Roll Call

 

YEAR		NAME
2024	2025	Danny Shaffstall
2022	2023	Richard Pulido
2021	2022	Paused Due to Pandemic
2020	2021	Paused Due to Pandemic
2019	2020	John Jacobs
2018	2019	Christopher Lawrence
2017	2018	Danny Carreon
2016	2017	Shirley Ferrill
2015	2016	Kim Coronado
2014	2015	Kristine Wunder
2013	2014	Robert Bailey+
2012	2013	Anthony "Tony" Stewart*
2011	2012	Anthony "Tony" Stewart
2010	2011	Leroy Acosta
2009	2010	Virgil Whitehead*
2008	2009	James M. Galiher
2007	2008	Bobby Price* +
2006	2007	Robert D. White*
2005	2006	Jack Mitchell+
2004	2005	Robert D. White
2003	2004	Joseph Casillas
2002	2003	John Willett+
2001	2002	Stephen Arends
2000	2001	James "Bob" Lind+
1999	2000	Augustive "Gus" Hermes
1998	1999	Bill Ayers+

 

Legend: 

* Selected as San Diego County Veteran of the Year Same Year
+ Deceased