The 2010 Freedom Award honored General James T. Conway, Commandant, US Marine Corps, during a gala at The Mellon Auditorium.  The gala raised awareness and funds for our mission to educate the children of fallen and wounded Service members.  The Freedom Award is presented annually to individuals who epitomize selfless service to the nation and represent the very best of our men and women in uniform.  The recipients of the award embody five core principles: Freedom, Sacrifice, Community, Patriotism, and Esteem.

Honored Guests included: General James T. Conway, Senator John McCain, Senator Joseph Lieberman, Senator John Thune, Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Susan Collins, and Bret Baier.

Sponsors: The Hovde Foundation, Stifel Nicolas, Knight, Sukey and Mike Novogratz, UnderArmour, DDC Advocacy, Winston Partners, Textron, Patton Boggs LLP, Potomac Research Group, Honeywell, Booz Allen Hamilton, Bobby Van’s Grill, Lazard, Sikorsky, Symmetry Peak Management LLC, Protégé Partners, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, and The Mt. Vernon Group.

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