Blue Star Families' 15th Anniversary
Blue Star Families'
15th Anniversary
Thank you for making our 15th Anniversary Celebration unforgettable!
We are honored that you chose to spend your evening with us. It was truly an unforgettable evening, featuring a culinary adventure led by celebrity chefs, military chefs, local bakers, and mixologists.
We've made incredible progress in the past 15 years, but the challenges of military life persist. Celebrate with us by making a donation of $15 or more and earn a star on our Wall of Stars.
November 21, 2024
6 — 8 PM ET
Union Station
Washington, D.C.
Blue Star Celebration 2024 Photos
Award Recipients
The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, and Mrs. Betty Del Toro
Lifetime Military Family
Champion Award
United States Representatives
Don Bacon and Chrissy Houlahan
Civil Leadership
Award
Culinary Experience
2024 Chefs
Chef David Guas
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery and Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen
Grandson of a WWI U.S. Army Field Surgeon and Nephew of a Naval Lieutenant Commander, Physician
Chef Todd Gray
Equinox
Son of U.S. Army Flight Surgeon
Chef Katsuya Fukushima
Tonari, The Daikaya Group
Son of U.S. Army Veteran, Reginald A. Fukushima, Vietnam War
Chef Spike Mendelsohn | Catherine Mendelsohn
Santa Rosa Taqueria, Sunnyside Restaurant Group, D.C.
Great-grandson of WWII Veteran | Granddaughter of WWII Veteran
Chef Jenn Crovato
1310 Kitchen & Bar
Mother of U.S.Marine Corps Corporal and Granddaughter of U.S. Marine Corps Chef
Chef Harley Peet
Bas Rouge
Paternal grandson, Army Corporal [Merrill’s Marauders,] and Maternal Grandson, Navy Mechanic for B-52s
Chef Angel Barreto
Anju
Son of parents in the U.S. Army
Chef Patrice Cleary
Purple Patch
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps
Chefs Recipe Booklet
