2016 visionary leadership award nominees sought Published Aug. 25, 2015 By Janis El Shabazz Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Nominations for the 2016 General Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award will be accepted through Oct. 16. Named in honor of Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, the award recognizes service members and civilians who have exhibited innovation, commitment and a selfless spirit of service while inspiring others and significantly improving the integration of and opportunities for women in the Air Force. Officers, enlisted service members and civilians from any career field or occupational series are eligible. Nominations are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by Oct. 16. Additional information, including eligibility criteria, is available on the myPers website. Organizations and base-level personnel should contact their major command, field operating agency, direct reporting unit or major command equivalent for applicable suspense dates and nomination procedures. For more information about Air Force personnel programs go to the myPers website. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one by following these instructions on the Air Force Retirees Services website.