Save the Date – Annual Holiday Reception
Save the Date
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services
Annual Holiday Reception and Awards Ceremony
Tuesday Evening, December 9, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm EST
New York, NY
We wanted you to be the first to know: our signature annual gathering will return on December 9, 2025, at Civic Hall, The Bernard Goldstein Center and streamed live on Facebook.
Stay tuned for a full announcement in the months ahead!
Sincerely,
The Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services Team
About This Event
We use this time every year to thank our friends, families, supporters, and donors. Every year we recognize special individuals and organizations with our four awards:
The Eugene and Ruth Freedman Leadership Award
The Herbert and Carolyn Metzger Service Award
The Michael “Mick” Yauger Point Man Award
The Lou Lowenkron Commitment to Veterans Excellence Award

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