IAVA's Heroes Gala & 20th Anniversary Celebration
IAVA’s Heroes Gala is an exciting evening of patriotism and inspiration. It’s our opportunity to recognize some amazing leaders who empower veterans. And it’s been an anticipated mainstay of Veterans Day events and culture for most of our 20 years!
2024 EVENT DETAILS
After the social disruptions of the past few years, we’re ready to celebrate our community IN A BIG WAY.
Join IAVA for our 20th Anniversary celebration at the 2024 Heroes Gala!
SAVE THE DATE
November 7, 2024
New York, NY
Stay tuned to this space for event details as they become available. We look forward to you joining us as we honor extraordinary individuals who are committed to veterans.
Generous donations raised at the Heroes Gala help support IAVA’s mission to connect, unite and empower post-9/11 veterans.
2024 IAVA Honorees
Veteran Leadership Award
HONOREE TBD
TO BE PRESENTED 11/7/2024
Civilian Leadership Award
HONOREE TBD
TO BE PRESENTED 11/7/2024
Corporate Leadership Award Recipient
There are corporate leaders who show a lifetime of commitment to veterans, a commitment that must be recognized. The Corporate Leadership Award is an award presented to exceptional corporate leaders who have been steadfast champions for the veterans’ movement. The inaugural Corporate Leadership Award was presented in 2018 to HBO, Inc. Southwest Airlines received the second ever award. This is bestowed upon corporations who have consistently stepped up to the plate to provide needed financial support, in-kind support, and have invested in the post-9/11 veteran community.
IAVA only occasionally bestows this incredible award.
Other Awards
IAVA Lifetime Achievement Award
Occasionally, there are leaders who show a lifetime of commitment to veterans, a commitment that must be recognized. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to exceptional individuals who have been steadfast champions for the veterans’ movement. Past Lifetime Achievement Award honorees include Sen. Johnny Isakson, Bob McDonald, former Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and American hero Les Gelb. This award is reserved for those who showcase a strong and lasting commitment to veterans, and is awarded only when the recipient has shown a lifetime commitment to our community.
IAVA only occasionally bestows this incredible award.
Highlight Videos from Previous Years
2019 Sizzle Reel
2018 Sizzle Reel
2017 Sizzle Reel
Generous donations raised at the Heroes Gala help support IAVA’s mission to connect, unite and empower post-9/11 veterans.