Join the Tempe Chamber Military Affairs Committee for the 8th Annual Military Affairs Committee Red, White, and Blue Awards ceremony, "A Tribute to Everyday Heroes," on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Embassy Suites Hotel.
This year's ceremony will honor our exceptional military service members and ASU ROTC students with awards and scholarships.
Dress Attire: Service Dress for awardees and attending supervisors. Other service members may wear working uniforms or Service Dress. Business Attire for guests.
Awards will include:
Copper 5 Awards
"The Major Truman Young Award"
"The TSgt Donald Plugh Award"
Red, White & Blue Awards
"The Stephen Trip Grace Memorial Award"
Navy Operational Support "BUC Joel E. Baldwin Memorial Award"
944th Fighter Wing "Graydon Williams Award"
Kyle Brayer Veteran in Public Safety Award
"The Veteran and Military-Friendly Business Award"
Scholarships include:
The Tempe Chamber MAC Merle Fister Veteran Scholarship
ASU ROTC Scholarship - Army
ASU ROTC Scholarship - Navy
ASU ROTC Scholarship - Air Force
The 2026 Merle Fister Veteran Scholarship application is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied; we will announce the recipient soon.
2026 Patriot Sponsors
2026 Silver Sponsors
2026 Scholarships Sponsor
2026 Table Sponsors
Check-In - 7:30 - 8:00AM Program - 8:00-10:00AM
Embassy Suites Hotel
Tempe Ballroom (Second Floor).
$45 Member Admission + Active Military/Veterans / $65 General Admission
Sponsorships are available, contact karin@tempechamber.org
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