Spirit of Hope Award

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Spirit of Hope Award
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Encased Spirit of Hope Award
TypeU.S. military medal with neck ribbon
(Decoration)
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." [1]
Presented bythe President of the United States in the name of the U.S. Congress
EligibilityBoth military and non-military individuals and organizations
StatusCurrently awarded
Established1997
First award1997

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.

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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. [5]

Recipients

Cryptological Technician Jamar Salters, receiving the Spirit of Hope Award in 2010. US Navy 111115-N-QF368-089 Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Jamar Salters receives his 2010 Spirit of Hope Award..jpg
Cryptological Technician Jamar Salters, receiving the Spirit of Hope Award in 2010.

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References

  1. 1 2 Nelson Jr., Anthony. "DOD Spirit of Hope Award ceremony". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  2. ↑ Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs. "Navy Announces 2014 Spirit of Hope Award Winner". Navy.mil. United States Navy. Archived from the original on July 24, 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  3. ↑ Zoglin, Richard (2014). Hope : entertainer of the century (First Simon & Schuster hardcover ed.). Simon and Schuster. p. 2. ISBN   978-1439140284.
  4. ↑ Chief of Naval Personnel (12 February 2010). "Navy calls for 'Spirit of Hope' award nominations". The Flagship. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  5. 1 2 "Department of Defense Spirit of Hope (SOH) Award" (PDF). Defense Technical Information Center. US Department of Defense. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  6. ↑ Simeone, Nick. "Fourteen Honored with 'Spirit of Hope' Award". U.S. Department of Defense. Archived from the original on February 20, 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  7. ↑ Ferdinando, Lisa. "Spirit of Hope Award Honors 6 for Supporting Military, Families". U.S. Department of Defense. Archived from the original on December 16, 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  8. ↑ Ferdinando, Lisa. "Work Salutes Spirit of Hope Honorees as 'American Heroes'". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  9. ↑ McClellan, Laura (3 October 2016). "Kellie Pickler Honored for Support of Troops". Taste of Country. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
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