City of Westfield Announces Veterans Day Ceremony and Poster, Poem, and Essay Contest10/16/2026News release from the City of Westfield:Westfield, IN (October 15, 2026) — A The City of Westfield will honor local veterans at its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, presented by Citizens Energy Group, on Wednesday, November 11, at the IMMI Conference Center (18880 East Street).“Being a member of the U.S. Marine Corps is one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Mayor Scott Willis. “I’m proud that our community is coming together again to celebrate and honor the incredible men and women who put their lives on the line in the name of freedom.”Veterans, their families, and members of the community are encouraged to attend. The Veterans Day Ceremony is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance at westfieldin.gov/veteransdayRSVP.Complimentary coffee, sponsored by Mark Heirbrandt, and breakfast, provided by Westfield High School Foodies Rock, will be available from 7:30–8:30 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will feature special remarks from Mayor Scott Willis and Citizens Energy Group President Jeff Harrison, as well as a keynote address from U.S. Air Force veteran and veterans advocate Lisa Wilken.Hometown HeroesThe City of Westfield would like to honor local veterans during the presentation slide show. To submit a photo of yourself or local veteran you know, please submit a photo of the veteran with full name and service branch by October 30 to be featured on the presentation at the ceremony. To submit your Hometown Hero, visit westfieldin.gov/veteransdayceremony.Poster, Poem, and Essay ContestLocal students are invited to participate in the annual Veterans Day Student Poster, Poem, and Essay Contest, sponsored by T-Mobile Fiber.Students are encouraged to use their creativity to explore this year’s theme and reflect on the important role veterans have played in protecting the freedoms we enjoy.Submission Deadline: October 30, 20262026 Theme: What Does Freedom Mean to Me, and How Have Veterans Helped Protect It? Poem contest winners will have the opportunity to share their poems, and the essay contest winner will be recognized and invited to read their winning essay at the City of Westfield Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, at the IMMI Conference Center.For more information or to submit your poster, poem, or essay, visit westfieldin.gov/veteransdayceremony.