American Spirit Awards 2017

The American Spirit Awards is an awards gala celebrating individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served our country during the World War II years. We honor those who inspire others through their own acts of courage, sacrifice, initiative and generosity—particularly in the areas of leadership, service to country or community and education.

Proceeds from the American Spirit Awards will support educational programming at The National WWII Museum—including the ongoing development of classroom materials and professional development opportunities for teachers in schools across the country as well as online experiences that bring the Museum and its research resources to students around the world.

To learn more about this event, please visit americanspiritawards.org.

2017 Event Schedule:

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017

American Spirit Awards Patron Reception
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017

American Spirit Awards Luncheon and Leadership Forum
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The Arsenal of Democracy: The Herman and George Brown Salute to the Home Front Gallery Preview
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

American Spirit Awards Gala
6:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017

Invitation-only reception and dedication ceremony for The Arsenal of Democracy: The Herman and George Brown Salute to the Home Front and the dedication of The Governor Pete Wilson Liberty Flagstaff.
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Invitation-only preview viewing of The Arsenal of Democracy: The Herman and George Brown Salute to the Home Front.
10:00 a.m. – Noon

Museum opens to the public.
Noon

Education at the Museum:

The National WWII Museum is a dynamic educational resource, serving the needs of teachers and students from grade school through the postgraduate level. Through exhibitions, on-site programs, distance learning, and online resources, teachers and students from all backgrounds can explore the values and beliefs—the universal concepts—that Americans and their Allies embraced during World War II. USA Today ranked the Museum one of the “Best Places to Learn US Military History.”

Proceeds from the American Spirit Awards will support educational programming at The National WWII Museum—including the ongoing development of classroom materials and professional-development opportunities for teachers in schools across the country, as well as online experiences that bring the Museum and its resources to students around the world.

Can't make it to the event? Make a donation in support of the American Spirit Awards Education Fund.

For more information, contact our Fundraising Events staff at 504-528-1944 x 334 or email Ellen.Buckley@NationalWW2Museum.org.

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