First sergeant award nomination deadline nears Published March 7, 2013 By Gloria Kwizera Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials reminded Airmen today that 2013 First Sergeant of the Year award nominations are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by April 2. Established by the Air Force, the award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the first sergeant career field. The period of service for this award is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2012. Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their major command, field operating agency, direct reporting unit or MAJCOM equivalent for applicable suspense dates and for additional nomination procedure information. Each MAJCOM, FOA or DRU may submit one nomination. For more information on Air Force recognition programs and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil.