IN CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY

1776 - 2026

TWO

FIFTY

A Tribute to 250 Americans

That History Can't Forget

IN CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY

1776 - 2026

TWO

FIFTY

A Tribute to 250 Americans

That History Can't Forget

Some people change history. Not everyone receives credit.

America turns 250 in 2026 — a once-in-a-lifetime milestone. Maison Vero is commemorating it with timeless elegance. Not with politicians or celebrities; rather, through a stunning full color, hardcover coffee table book titled Two Fifty: A Tribute to 250 Americans That History Can't Forget releasing July 4, 2026.


This one-of-a-kind book features 250 unsung Americans whose quiet courage, selfless service, and everyday entrepreneurialism or heroism built this country from the ground up. Whether it’s your great-great grandmother, a local business owner or educator, or your favorite uncle, this is your chance to honor an extraordinary American and preserve their legacy.

Imagine:

Walking into grandma’s apartment or home on July 4th, handing her this stunning book of thoughtfully curated tributes and saying “grandma, this is for you, take a look at page 138.” 



Where she then sees a beautiful tribute to her late husband (father/mother/sister/brother/etc.), brought back to life for all of America to remember through a single cherished photograph and a lovingly, written tribute alongside 249 other American Heros.


Imagine:

Walking into Grandma’s home on July 4th, handing her this stunning book of thoughtfully curated stories, and saying, “This is for you—take a look at page 138.”


There she sees a beautiful tribute to her husband (father/mother/sister/brother/etc.), a cherished photograph and a lovingly written piece for all of America to remember, shared alongside 249 other heroes.

Simple. Meaningful. Permanent.

Four steps to immortalize someone who shaped yours and others' lives and contributed to the fabric of our great nation, The United States of America.

01

Nominate

Identify someone whose story deserves to be told: a parent, grandparent, teacher, entrepreneur, mentor, neighbor, public servant, etc.


Apologies—you can't nominate yourself. The purpose of this book is to honor others.

02

Submit Their Story

Respond thoughtfully to a series of questions about their impact on their community and provide a high-resolution photograph to complement the tribute.


Our editorial team will shape your submission into a seamless story on a dedicated page that honors their memory in this once-in-a-lifetime book.

03

Approve Their Story

You will receive your edited story within one week of submission. Once received, you will have two days to make any necessary changes.


Maison Vero reserves the right to make any final editing changes for clarity and length.

04

Receive Your Copies

Maison Vero will ship two hardcover books (one for you and one for your honoree or their family) to arrive on or around June 30, 2026.


Celebrate your honoree's legacy and our nation's anniversary with the rest of the country on July 4, 2026.

Featuring 250 Stories

How It Works

Complete the Nomination Questionnaire and submit a $50.00 deposit to reserve your honoree's placement in Two Fifty.


Once your nominee's story is approved, you'll be notified of its acceptance and payment of the remaining $725.00 must be processed


Placements are first-come, first-served, first-approved. When all 250 stories are accepted and approved, nominations will be closed.

$50.00 Deposit + $725.00 Remaining Balance Paid Upon Acceptance

What's Included:

Total Investment

$775

A guided story intake process built on a proven narrative framework.

A final compilation of your nominee's story perfected by our expert editorial team.

Professional editorial review and page design by our creative team.

One full page in the hardcover Two Fifty book dedicated to your honoree’s story and photograph.

Two (2) hardcover copies shipped directly to you and/or your honoree.

Beginning July 4, 2026, 250 days of continuous social media posts each dedicated to an individual nominee.

Your Honoree's Story Brought To Life

Two Fifty: A Tribute to 250 Americans That History Can't Forget dedicates an entire page to your honoree, recognizing their unique contribution to the past 250 years of the United States. Imagine your children—or grandchildren—reading about their grandmother's untold story; their uncle's small town business that provided life-sustaining employment through hard times; your high school teacher or coach who saw something in you that at the time you didn't even see in yourself.


This book offers a lasting way to honor someone special, transforming their story into a treasured family and community heirloom  for generations to come.

TIMELINE

Now-May 15

Nominations Open:

Submit your $50.00 deposit to secure one of the 250 tribute placements. Once fully subscribed, nominations will close.



You will receive notification of your acceptance within 48 hours of your submission.

May 20

Stories Finalized:

All final submissions must be received. (The Maison Vero editorial process concludes Monday, June 1, 2026. No changes may be made after this date).

May 25

The 250 Revealed:

Commemorate Memorial Day with the release of the 250 honorees.


All  honorees will be announced across Maison Vero’s social media platforms for public recognition and celebration.

July 4

Celebrate Together:

Celebrate The United States of America's 250th anniversary and the official launch of

Two Fifty: A Tribute to 250 Americans That History Can’t Forget.


In addition, Maison Vero, will host a live, nationwide webcast highlighting several selected honorees. All are invited.

July ->

One honoree will be featured daily across multiple social media platforms for 250 consecutive days, elevating each honoree's legacy featured in the book.

The People Behind The Project

Scott Jeffrey Miller and Davin Salvagno are the cofounders of Maison Vero, the premier publishing house for thought leaders who publish with strategy and intention. Together, as authors, they count twelve bestselling published books and offer decades of writing, editing, and publishing experience, turning expertise into enduring authority for all Maison Vero authors. As patriotic Americans and co-curators of Two Fifty: A Tribute to 250 Americans That History Can't Forget, they are committed to one mission: ensuring the stories most worthy of preservation are the ones history will never forget.

Scott Jeffrey Miller

Scott Jeffrey Miller is an eight-time Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author and for seven years, hosted the world's largest weekly leadership podcast, On Leadership with Scott Miller. Scott is the cofounder and owner of The Gray + Miller Agency, a literary, speaking and talent agency representing hundreds of internationally recognized thought leaders and also cofounded Maison Vero, a professional publishing house bringing authors' books of all genres to the world's marketplace. 


A native Floridian, Scott began his professional career with the Disney Development Company and for three decades has lived in Utah where for 28 years he was an executive of the FranklinCovey Company serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and EVP of Business Development and Thought Leadership.


Scott lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife Stephanie and their three sons, Thatcher, Smith and Wentworth.

Davin Salvagno

Davin Salvagno is a bestselling author and inspirational speaker recognized as a leading voice on purpose, performance, and leadership. He is the author of Finding Purpose at Work  and Thieves of Purpose: 12 Mindsets Robbing You of Your Potential, and his work has impacted teams from Fortune 500 companies to the NCAA and NFL. Davin is the cofounder of The Purpose Summit, a global gathering of purpose-driven leaders that has brought together thousands since 2019, and a founding partner of Maison Vero, one of the nation’s fastest-growing professional publishing houses.


After more than two decades in senior leadership roles across operations, human resources, marketing, and finance, Davin now serves as an executive coach to CEOs and a leadership and organizational development consultant across multiple industries. His insights have been featured in Forbes, Worth, Newsweek, and Harvard Business Review.


Originally from Philadelphia, Davin now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Amy, their two children, and their Golden Retriever, Brinkley.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can I nominate?

    Anyone whose life story reflects a contribution to America — a teacher, entrepreneur, public servant, first responder, military veteran, community leader, parent, or grandparent. The story must be about someone other than yourself, though someone else can nominate you.

  • Why is there a $50.00 Deposit?

    It provides you with a polished and edited version of your story and secures your nominee's spot as one of the 250 honorees. The $50 applies toward your total investment of $775 total which is due once your story is accepted upon story accepted.

  • What if my story isn't accepted?

    If your initial submission doesn't meet our editorial standards, you will be contacted to receive coaching to further refine your story. 


    While unlikely, we reserve the right to decline stories that are not aligned with the spirit of the book, in which case your depost would be fully refunded.

  • How long should the story be?

    Between 300–400 words. Enough to tell a real story, while short enough to read in about two minutes. 


    Our editorial team will help refine your submission to fit one full page, with one photograph, resulting in a powerful tribute.

  • What kind of photograph is needed?

    The highest resolution you can find — color preferred, black and white accepted. 


    Historical photos from any era are permissable. Our team will do everything possible to make your photograph present well in print. 

  • How many copies do I receive?

    Every participant receives two (2) hardcover copies, shipped to arrive on or around June 30, 2026. 


    Additional copies will be available for purchase on all major bookseller online sites.

  • What is the book's format?

    A premium full color, hardcover "coffee table" style book. Each page includes the honoree's name, their birth year (and passing year, if deceased) and designed to highlight a single photograph complementing in your carefully curated story.

  • Does the honoree need to know they're being nominated?

    The decision is yours. You decide what and how to share regarding your nominee's inclusion.