
Individual awards honor veterans who have transitioned to the private sector business community and demonstrated leadership, expertise, innovation and/or community involvement.They could be working for a bank, a small retail business or a defense contractor. To be eligible, individuals must reside and work in San Diego County. Individuals must be a veteran or spouse/ex spouse of a veteran or an active service member. Emerging is a category for veterans who have transitioned out of the active service in the past five years.