Spirit of Hope Award explained

Spirit of Hope Award
Presenter:the President of the United States in the name of the U.S. Congress
Status:Currently awarded
Type:U.S. military medal with neck ribbon
(Decoration)
Eligibility:Both military and non-military individuals and organizations
Awarded For:"The Spirit of Hope Award is presented to individuals or organizations that embody the core values of Mr. Bob Hope, who gave generously to the military men and women for over five decades."
Established:1997
Firstawarded:1997

The Spirit of Hope Award is a United States military award presented by the Department of Defense. The award was created based on the contributions of entertainer Bob Hope to members of the military, and is annually awarded to individuals or organizations whose work benefits the quality of life of service members and their families.

History

The Spirit of Hope Award was established in 1997 under the Clinton administration.[1] [2] It was first granted to entertainer Bob Hope by the United States Congress, and is awarded in his honor.[3] The basis for the award was to recognize Hope's commitment to entertaining military service members over many decades, both within and outside of combat zones.

Originally commissioned by the USO, the bas-relief sculpture was created by St. Louis sculptor Don F. Wiegand and co-creator Mr. Michael Fagin. Michael Fagin, president of The International Group, Inc., says the piece was inspired by [null Bob Hopes] dedication to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. "We could think of no better way to say thank you to Bob, and to all the volunteers who support and entertain American service men and women all over the world." said Fagin.

Criteria

The Spirit of Hope Award is awarded to individuals who:[4] [5]

  1. Epitomize the values of Bob Hope: duty, honor, courage, loyalty, commitment, integrity, and selfless dedication.
  2. Significantly enhance the quality of life of Service members and their families serving around the world.
  3. Selflessly contribute an extraordinary amount of time, talent, or resources to benefit Service members.

Furthermore, the award is presented annually to recipients nominated and selected by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.

Recipients

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014[6]

2015[7]

2016[8]

2017

2018

2019

2022

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nelson Jr.. Anthony. DOD Spirit of Hope Award ceremony. U.S. Air Force. 20 February 2017.
  2. Web site: Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs. Navy Announces 2014 Spirit of Hope Award Winner. Navy.mil. United States Navy. 20 February 2017.
  3. Book: Zoglin. Richard. Hope : entertainer of the century. 2014. Simon and Schuster. 1439140286. 2. First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition..
  4. News: Chief of Naval Personnel. Navy calls for ‘Spirit of Hope’ award nominations. 20 February 2017. The Flagship. 12 February 2010. en.
  5. Web site: Department of Defense Spirit of Hope (SOH) Award. https://web.archive.org/web/20130303175900/http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/100514p.pdf. dead. March 3, 2013. Defense Technical Information Center. US Department of Defense. 20 February 2017.
  6. Web site: Simeone. Nick. Fourteen Honored with ‘Spirit of Hope’ Award. U.S. Department of Defense. 20 February 2017.
  7. Web site: Ferdinando. Lisa. Spirit of Hope Award Honors 6 for Supporting Military, Families. U.S. Department of Defense. 20 February 2017.
  8. Web site: Ferdinando. Lisa. Work Salutes Spirit of Hope Honorees as ‘American Heroes’. U.S. Department of Defense. 20 February 2017.
  9. News: McClellan. Laura. Kellie Pickler Honored for Support of Troops. 20 February 2017. Taste of Country. 3 October 2016.

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