The Freedom of the Seas Awards Dinner is the premiere annual event of the National Museum of the Surface Navy and the Battleship IOWA. The event is held in honor of the Battle of Leyte Gulf anniversary, the largest naval battle of World War II and in the history of the world.
The Freedom of the Seas Awards gala is held aboard the iconic Battleship IOWA, a Leyte Gulf veteran, at the Port of Los Angeles and includes a delicious meal prepared by local award-winning chefs. The awards honor those that embody the core principles of America’s Surface Navy: to protect and defend our oceans for the benefit of the free world.
Invited and attending guests include top leaders from the fields of education, veterans, community, industry, government, and military.
Attendees and invited guests include:
- Leadership and representatives from military, government, maritime, and industry
- Leadership and representatives from education, veterans, community, and youth
- Media and influencers
This year's award recipients were:
Freedom of the Seas award - ADM Philip S. Davidson, USN (Ret.)
VADM Gravely Leadership award - Stephanie C. Hill
Humanitarian Service award - Fiona Ma
Innovation & Exploration award - Dr. Gladys West
For details on our recipients, please click here:
www.surfacenavymuseumorg/fos
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30 окт 2023
