2026 Red, White & Blue Awards "A Tribute to Everyday Heroes."
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (MST)
Description
SAVE THE DATE!
Join the Tempe Chamber Military Affairs Committee for the 8th Annual Military Affairs Committee Red, White, and Blue Awards ceremony, "A Tribute to Everyday Heroes," on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Embassy Suites Hotel.
This year's ceremony will honor our exceptional military service members and ASU ROTC students with awards and scholarships.
Registration opens mid-December 2025.
Awards will include:
Copper 5 Awards
"The Major Truman Young Award"
"The TSgt Donald Plugh Award"
Red, White & Blue Awards
"The Stephen Trip Grace Memorial Award"
Navy Operational Support "BUC Joel E. Baldwin Memorial Award"
944th Fighter Wing "Graydon Williams Award"
Kyle Brayer Veteran in Public Safety Award
"The Veteran and Military-Friendly Business Award"
Scholarships include:
The Tempe Chamber MAC Merle Fister Veteran Scholarship
ASU ROTC Scholarship - Army
ASU ROTC Scholarship - Navy
ASU ROTC Scholarship - Air Force
The 2026 Merle Fister Veteran Scholarship application will open in November 2025.
2026 Patriot Sponsors
Hospitality Sponsor
$45 Member Admission + Active Military/Veterans / $65 General Admission
Sponsorships are available, contact karin@tempechamber.org
4400 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282 United States
Registration - 7:15 - 8:00AM Program - 8:00-10:00AM