At Ease: The 11:11 Project

Honoring local veterans with the gift of an outdoor space to rest, reconnect, and feel at ease.

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Be Part of the Mission: Build, Honor, Remember

Help Build a Dream Backyard for a Local Veteran

Every dollar for Project 11:11 goes directly to labor, materials, furnishings, and finishing touches for the reveal.

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Campaign Overview

Why: They served. We build. Together, we give back to veterans in our community.

What: One deserving veteran will receive a custom backyard project from Battlefield and partners.

When: Nominations close November 8th, 2025. Winner announced on Veterans Day November 11, 2025.

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How It Works

Nominate – Share a veteran’s story via the form below. Nominations close on 11/9/25.
Review – Our team reads every submission.
Visit – Finalists may get a home visit to confirm feasibility.
Reveal – Winner announced on 11/11; project scheduled & built.

Self Nominations are welcome!

At Ease: The 11:11 Project Nomination Form

About You (Nominator)

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

About the Veteran You're Nominating

Veteran's Full Name(Required)

Name

Branch of Service(Required)

Years of Service

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Must be within Battlefield's Northern Virginia service area.

Tell Their Story

Why Are You Nominating This Veteran?(Required)

What would this project mean for them and their family?(Required)

Upload Photos (Of the Veteran, their family, home, etc.)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.

Optional but Encouraged

Permissions(Required)

I confirm this information is true to the best of my knowledge.

I give Battlefield Decks & Patios permission to share the nominee’s story and images for campaign purposes.

I have the veteran’s consent to submit this nomination.

Nomination Rules

Who can be nominated?

Any U.S. military veteran (any branch, retired or separated).
Must live within our service area (Northern Virginia).
Must own their home (or have the homeowner’s permission for construction).

Who can nominate?

Family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, or community members.
Veterans may also nominate themselves.

How to nominate:

Fill out the nomination form below by November 9th, 2025.
Share the veteran’s story — their service, their impact, and why this project would mean so much.
Provide contact info so we can verify eligibility.

How the winner is chosen:

Our Battlefield team will review all nominations.
Finalists may be contacted for more details or a home visit.
The winning veteran will be announced on Veterans Day (11/11/2025).

What the winner receives:

A custom backyard transformation (deck/patio) designed and built by Battlefield Decks & Patios.
Project scope will depend on site conditions, budget, and sponsor contributions.

Important notes:

- No cash value or substitutions.
- By submitting, you agree that stories, photos, and videos may be shared to honor the veteran and promote the campaign.
- Project must meet local codes and HOA guidelines.

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