The 2025 Military & Veterans Entertainment Awards

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-------National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military and Veterans (NEAAMV)

“It’s more than an award show—it’s a movement,”
said Joe Ramirez, Commander of Post 283 and CEO/co-founder of NEAAMV. “This red-carpet gala honors those who served and now serve again—through storytelling, performance, and creative leadership.”

Joe Ramirez, Commander of Post 283 & CEO/co-founder of NEAAMV

Enjoy an inspiring lineup of VIP guests, including Cybill Shepherd, Garry Littrell, Medal of Honor recipient, Michael Gregory, Kerri Kasem, Jennifer Marshall, Maurice Perry, Nate Boyer, Traci Park, Caitlin Bassett, and more.

The Military & Veterans Entertainment Awards is more than a moment—it’s a mission backed by a powerful coalition of sponsors and supporters. This year’s partners include True Religion Brand Jeans, SAG-AFTRA, Paramount Studios, New Dawn Treatment Centers, Heroes Linked, USS IOWA, Vet Stream TV, You Matter Not Alone, and III Worlds Management, LLC.

THE FINALISTS

Best Film Director by Veterans

Alysha Daniele Haran - Stone Garden

Nick Palmisciano - Send Me

Todd Tetreault, Nathan Tetreault - For My Brothers

 

Best Comedy Short or Feature Film by a Veteran

Big Decks

Code Specter

Office Joe

 

Best Short Documentary by a Veteran

For My Brothers

Honor Song

How a secret weapon built in Cincinnati helped end World War II

 

Best Documentary About Veterans - Made by a Non-Veteran

Brothers After War

VOICES of VALOR: World War II Heroes in their Own Words

Make Peace or Die

 

Best Film Writer - Veteran

Alysha Daniele Haran - Stone Garden

Nick Palmisciano - Office Joe

Simone Silva - Code Specter

 

Best Short by Veteran

In the Matchbox

Stone Garden

Sunflower

 

Best Short Film About Veterans Made by a Non-Veteran

"Little Boy" | WWII Narrative Short Film

SOW DONT’S SING - “The Old Winner”

The Bet

 

Best Feature Film by a Veteran

East Bay Confidential

How I Got 20

Salsipuedes Street

 

Best Long Documentary by a Veteran

Apache Warrior

The Gift

Interpreters Wanted

Send Me

 

Best Vietnam Short, Documentary, or Feature Film - by a Veteran or Non-Veteran

A Place of Honor

The Siege at Khe Sanh, BRCC

High Tide at Wunder Beach- The John Richardson Story

 

Best Veteran Male Actor

Joe Gandurski -RPG

Ryan Gangi - Life After Oblivion

Benjamin Busch - 13th Night

 

Best Veteran Female Actor

Jenny Campbell - Goodbye Lullaby

Mia Rivera - Lizzy’s Plan: 3 Peas in a Podcast

Rhonda Gulliver - Back by Monday

 

Best Supporting Male Actor

Christopher Henry - Lady Outlaw

Elliot McKenzie - Life After Oblivion

Hawthorne James - In the Matchbox

 

Best Supporting Female Actor

Christine Mancini - Eternal Silent Night

Jennifer Simons - Louise

  Eligible for Special Mention

Developing the Leader Within Podcast

Drive On:  Heal Military Trauma & Thrive as Vet

National and International News Contributor - Falling Forward

Michael R. Smith - Behind The Scenes

Jeremy Walker - Behind The Scenes

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