The New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs held a State Medals Ceremony during the American Legion Department of New Jersey’s 107th Annual State Convention as a part of Women Veterans Appreciation Week. Twenty-four women veterans were honored.

During the ceremony, Esther Chucaralao, Deputy Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, and Lucy DelGaudio, Women Veterans Coordinator, Division of Veterans Services, presented a proclamation from Governor Mikie Sherrill that designates June 12, 2026, as Women Veterans Day. For more photos, please click here.