<p>Could somebody explain to me the criteria for giving out a vice presidential nomination? My son received one to the Air Force Academy yesterday. Thank you for your time.</p>
<p>As I understand it, the Vice President has the same authority as a member of Congress when it comes to Nominations. I don't think there are any special criteria.</p>
<p>And congratulations, by the way!</p>
<p>i'm assuming your son wrote a letter requesting the nomination, which included some info about himself. i did the same thing for presidential, and i just recieved notification that i had recieved it. that was it. nothing else required.</p>
<p>Congrats!</p>