Nine Universities awarded 2020 Operation Hat Trick Excellence in Service honors for commitment to recovering U.S. service members and veterans; University of Arizona named winner
HAMPTON, NH, May 14, 2020 - Operation Hat Trick (OHT), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting wounded U.S. combat veterans, has recognized nine Universities for their outstanding efforts in aiding the recovery of wounded U.S. combat service members and veterans by naming finalists and a winner for its 2020 Excellence in Service Award, in recognition of the school’s commitment to OHT.
This year’s winner was The University of Arizona. The other finalists are The University of South Florida, Clemson University, Utah State University, Texas A&M University, Western Kentucky University, North Dakota State University, Virginia Tech, and the University of Nebraska.
"I am tremendously proud of what these nine schools have done to support Operation Hat Trick and veterans who are recovering from the wounds of war,” said Dot Sheehan, Founder and CEO of Operation Hat Trick. “This is not only a commitment to support OHT but also a commitment to support their local communities which is so critical. We at OHT are honored and proud to partner with these schools."
The nine winners of this year’s Awards demonstrated their commitment to supporting veterans by generating significant sales of branded merchandise and promoting Operation Hat Trick on campus, at retail, in their communities and through their social media, advertising and marketing campaigns.
OHT will make donations on each school’s behalf to the following organizations:
The University of Arizona – fisherhouse.org
University of Nebraska – lcf.org
Virginia Tech – richmondfisherhouse.org
Clemson University – purplehearthomesusa.org
North Dakota State University – bradyoberglegacyfoundation.org
Texas A&M University – brazosvalleycares.org
Utah State University – cachevalleyveterans.org
University of South Florida – valorservicedogs.org
Western Kentucky University – armyfisherhouses.org/portfolio-item/fort-campbell-ky/
For more information on these Universities, visit the links below:
The University of Arizona – arizona.edu
University of Nebraska – nebraska.edu
Virginia Tech – vt.edu
Clemson University - clemson.edu
North Dakota State University – ndsu.edu
Texas A&M University – tamu.edu
Utah State University – usu.edu
University of South Florida – usf.edu
Western Kentucky University – wku.edu
About Operation Hat Trick
OHT generates awareness, support and funding for the recovery of America’s wounded service members and veterans. The organization pursues these goals through the sale of OHT branded merchandise, proceeds of which are distributed to selected organizations supporting the OHT mission. Operation Hat Trick is supported by more than 500 universities and colleges, 130 high schools, 21 National Hockey League teams, 15 NBA teams, more than 80 Minor League Baseball teams, and over 90 companies. For more information, to give online or to purchase OHT apparel and merchandise, visit www.operationhattrick.org. To receive their newsletter, text OHTBriefing to 22828.
