Meet your Nominees - 2025
each year, our chapters and fans nominate deserving VETSports Veteran athletes, supporters, and volunteers who have gone above and beyond to carry out and support the VETSports Mission.
The nominees are honored at the VETSports Annual Awards Gala and Awardees are recognized on stage by a VIP Award Presenter, Sponsor, or VETSports Leader.
Athlete of the Year
Sheresse Cutler California
Samantha Love Washington
Brandon Davis North Carolina
Dale Roe Michigan
Motivator of the Year
Jessica Ortega Texas
Joshua Nunez Tampa Bay
James Blake Indiana
Volunteer of the Year
James Eldridge Florida
Marianne Meagher Virginia
Alexis Scudder Washington, DC
Lucas Drexside Washington, DC
Chapter Leader of the Year
Jesse Ayres Orlando
Steven Urena Tampa Bay
Madison Talamantes Indiana
Team of the Year
Michigan Women’s Team
Orlando Legends over 70
