The City of Columbia is accepting nomination forms for 2026 Veterans Banners. The City began this project five years ago and it has been received well by the public.

Banners are placed in the areas immediately around the Square and just off the Public Square. Veteran banners are sponsored by family and friends of the nominees. This year, the City will be accepting up to 40 new banners.

If you have someone you would like to nominate, the following information is to be furnished: Name of Veteran, Date(s) of service, Branch of service, and the individual and/or family sponsoring the banner. You will also need to furnish a photo that can be used for the banner.

The banners are cycled out after a period of three years. The banner is given to the person who sponsored the original banner. If your banner is on the list to be cycled out this year, you can renew and get another banner.

We are limited in space and there already is a waiting list for the 40 spots this year. Please contact Sydney at City Hall at 270-384-2501 for more information.

These are the banners that will be cycled out this year and available for pick up after Wednesday, February 18th:

Shane Lee Pollard, Harvey Dean Nash, William E. (Tootie) Corbin, William J. Burton, Ray G. Willis, Charles Caldwell, Ronald Edwards, Eldridge Bragg, James King, Pamela King, Leon Huff, Benjamin Hadley, Sammy King, Edwin Downey, Billy Fletcher, Noel Hayes, Hindman Loy, John William Guillion, William D. Pendleton, Billy Sullivan, Edward Grider, Vernon Williams, William F. Keys, Caleb Arnold, Ronald Goetz, Arlin Wheet, George Caldwell, Jordan Baker, James Smallwood, John D. Lowe III, William Phelps, Liston Moore, William Feese, and Lucian Edwards.

The cost for a banner this year is $93.87. For further information, contact City Hall.

“We appreciate everyone who participates in this project for our veterans,” said Mayor Hoots.

There will be a dedication ceremony for the veterans banners on Memorial Day weekend.