Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services seeks coin submissions from artists

AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services is seeking a Maine artist to design an Honorable Service Coin recognizing the military service of post-Vietnam War and peacetime veterans.
The submission deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

Coins honoring the service of World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and women veterans have been previously commissioned. Plaques of those coins now hang in the Hall of Flags at the State Capitol, as will the final design of the Honorable Service Coin.
“No matter when or where they served, a veteran is someone who has expressed their willingness to pay the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. That deserves recognition,” said Adria Horn, director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services. “The Honorable Service Coin will be a symbol of that recognition and the eternal gratitude of Maine and its citizens for all who have worn the uniform.”
Artists are asked to create a design that is unique to Maine and relevant to all of Maine’s veterans. All artists must be taxpaying residents of the state of and must articulate their connection to Maine veterans in their proposal. The project is open to all artists age 18 and over. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines. Students at any level are ineligible.
Submission requirements can be found at www.maine.gov/veterans.