Wisconsin Gov. Evers Presents Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award to Renee Simpson
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, announced on November 13 that Renee Simpson is the recipient of the 2026 Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award. Gov. Evers presented the award to Simpson at a Veterans Day reception at the Wisconsin Executive Residence on November 12. The award, formerly known as the Women Veteran of the Year Award, was renamed in honor of Anna Mae Robertson, a World War II veteran who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight.
Simpson has served the veteran community for more than two decades. She served in the U.S. Army as a medical specialist, made history in 2013 as the first woman elected State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Wisconsin, and in 2026 became the first woman to serve a second term in that position. She currently works with the Wisconsin VFW Foundation.
'Anna Mae Robertson and the Six Triple Eight broke barriers long before anyone thanked them for it,' said Gov. Evers. 'Following that example, Renee has dedicated her life to service and opened the door for others to follow.' DVA Secretary James Bond said Simpson has spent more than two decades making sure Wisconsin veterans and their families have someone in their corner.
Source: Office of the Governor of Wisconsin
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