A recognition of service
Honoring Service Beyond the Uniform
Nominate a veteran or currently serving service member whose service, character, and impact deserve to be recognized with a meaningful cruise experience for two.
A cruise giveaway created to honor service
Beyond the Uniform honors veterans and currently serving U.S. military service members throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.
This initiative recognizes not only military service, but the character, resilience, leadership, and community impact that often continue long after the uniform comes off.
One selected honoree will receive a cruise vacation for two aboard Celebrity Cruises.
The cruise experience is intended as a meaningful expression of gratitude: time to rest, reconnect, and be recognized for a story of service that deserves to be seen.
Self-nominations are welcome, and there is no purchase necessary to nominate.
Made possible through travel and community support
Beyond the Uniform is administered by Beyond the Castle Travel LLC, with support from Celebrity Cruises and local community sponsors.
Celebrity Cruises
A premium voyage aboard Celebrity Cruises
The selected honoree receives a cruise experience for two aboard Celebrity Cruises, sailing in 2026 or 2027.
Celebrity Cruises is known for modern ships, attentive service, elevated dining, and thoughtfully designed spaces that make it easier to relax, reconnect, and enjoy time away.
Final itinerary and accommodation details are confirmed after selection, based on available Celebrity itineraries and program terms.
Three steps to recognize a hero
Know a veteran or currently serving service member whose story deserves meaningful recognition? Here is how to submit a nomination.
Complete the nomination
Use the nomination form to share basic information about you and the nominee.
Share their story
Tell us about their service, character, impact, and why this recognition would be meaningful.
Submit by the deadline
Nominations must be submitted by October 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Who can be nominated?
The program is designed to recognize veterans and currently serving service members in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Regional Residency
Nominees must currently reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland.
Military Service
Nominees must be currently serving U.S. military service members or U.S. military veterans.
Nominations Welcome
Nominations and self-nominations are both permitted.
Deadline Applies
All nominations must be received by October 15, 2026.
Full terms and conditions are available here.
Honor a veteran or service member
This recognition is about more than a cruise. It is about gratitude, connection, and life beyond the uniform. Use the nomination form below to share the story of someone whose service deserves to be recognized.
Disclaimer: Beyond the Uniform: A Recognition of Service is a community recognition initiative administered by Beyond the Castle Travel LLC, with Celebrity Cruises serving as the program partner and providing the awarded cruise experience. Community organizations may support awareness of the initiative; however, Celebrity Cruises and any supporting organizations are not responsible for administering nominations, reviewing submissions, or selecting finalists or the honoree. All inquiries related to Beyond the Uniform should be directed to Beyond the Castle Travel LLC.