Nominations open for Joan Orr Spouse Award Published Aug. 3, 2011 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2012 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award. The Air Force Association Joan Orr Spouse of the Year Award honors significant contributions made by non-military spouses of Air Force military members Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011. The nominee's spouse must be serving in the Air Force, Guard or Reserve. Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their major command, field operating agency or direct reporting unit for applicable suspense dates and additional information regarding nomination procedures. Each MAJCOM, FOA or DRU may submit one nomination. Completed nomination packages must be sent to the Air Force Personnel Center by Jan. 6, 2012. For more information on Air Force recognition programs, visit the Air Force personnel services website.