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Generous donations raised at the Heroes Gala help support IAVA’s mission to connect, unite and empower post-9/11 veterans.
Donate TodayIAVA’s Heroes Gala is an exciting evening of patriotism and inspiration. It’s our opportunity to recognize some amazing leaders who empower veterans. And it’s been an anticipated mainstay of Veterans Day events and culture for most of our 20 years!
The following awards will be presented on 11/7/2024:
Occasionally, there are leaders who show a lifetime of commitment to veterans, a commitment that must be recognized. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to exceptional individuals who have been steadfast champions for the veterans’ movement. Past Lifetime Achievement Award honorees include Sen. Johnny Isakson, Bob McDonald, former Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and American hero Les Gelb. This award is reserved for those who showcase a strong and lasting commitment to veterans, and is awarded only when the recipient has shown a lifetime commitment to our community.
IAVA only occasionally bestows this incredible award.
There are corporate leaders who show a lifetime of commitment to veterans, a commitment that must be recognized. The Corporate Leadership Award is an award presented to exceptional corporate leaders who have been steadfast champions for the veterans’ movement. The inaugural Corporate Leadership Award was presented in 2018 to HBO, Inc. Southwest Airlines received the second ever award. This is bestowed upon corporations who have consistently stepped up to the plate to provide needed financial support, in-kind support, and have invested in the post-9/11 veteran community.
IAVA only occasionally bestows this incredible award.
Generous donations raised at the Heroes Gala help support IAVA’s mission to connect, unite and empower post-9/11 veterans.
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