Interested in having your loved one recognized on an honor banner?

The City of Amsterdam proudly honors those who serve through the City of Amsterdam Military Banner Program.  The program is designed to recognize both active military and veterans. As an ongoing program, applications will be accepted at any time by those who wish to sponsor a banner. Banners may be sponsored by individuals or organizations.  

Banners shall be displayed year-round. The cost of sponsoring a banner is $160.  It will be the sponsor’s responsibility to replace the banner if it becomes tattered due to normal wear and tear. Replacement banners cost $100.

How to order a banner?

· Submit required information on application, which includes Honoree, Sponsor, Biography and Photograph.

· Photograph:  Provide a copy of a high-quality photo or high resolution digital/scanned picture 300 dpi or higher. Honoree in uniform is preferred.

· Biography: Please send in an 8-10 sentence bio of the honoree to add to our website.

· Payment: Banners being hung will cost $160, this includes hardware and installation. Once payment is received production of your banner will begin.

If you need assistant filling out the online application, or if you prefer to come into City Hall to process the application in person, please contact Michele Pawlik at 518-841-4307 or email mpawlik@amsterdamny.gov.

City of Amsterdam
61 Church Street
Amsterdam, NY 12010