May 14, 2019
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
in Washington, D.C.
The Blue Star Neighbors Celebration is an annual celebration of the spirit of America – the kindness of military supporters across the country and their impact on the military family community.
Program Participants
Event Emcee:
Ian Bohen, Paramount Networks' Yellowstone, actor and director
Award Presenters:
General and Mrs. Joseph F. Dunford, United States Marine Corps
Brianna Keilar, Anchor of CNN Right Now & Blue Star Ambassador
National Anthem:
Washington Performing Arts Men and Women of the Gospel Choir, Directed by Stanley J. Thurston, Artistic Director Emeritus
Armed Services Arts Partnership Comedian:
Maggie Phillips, Military Spouse
2019 AWARDS
Constance J. Milstein Philanthropic Award
Craig Newmark, Founder of Craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Blue Star Neighbor Award
Susan Masser, Local Community Hero
Watch Susan's heartfelt story:
Corporate Neighbor Award
The Walt Disney Company
2019 CELEBRITY HOST COMMITTEE
2019 CONGRESSIONAL HOST COMMITTEE
Senators
Representatives
2019 MILITARY LEADERSHIP SPOUSES HOST COMMITTEE
Mrs. Holly Dailey
Spouse of Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey
Mrs. Sally Lengyel
Spouse of General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Mrs. Kathryn Spadaro
Spouse of Sergeant Major Anthony A. Spadaro, Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Pacific Command
Mrs. Ellyn Dunford
Spouse of General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., United States Marine Corps
Mrs. Ricki Selva
Spouse of General Paul Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
2019 CHEFS
Military Chefs
NAVY:
CS1 Sierra Tyler
AIR FORCE:
TSgt Kristi Jackman
MARINES:
Hiram Carrion Rodriguez
ARMY:
SSG John Densham
COAST GUARD:
CSCS James Swenson
NATIONAL GUARD:
TSgt Claire Kim
MILITARY KID CHEF:
Shamon Hill (USMC Kid)
Celebrity Chefs/Mixologist
CHEFS:
Chef Chris Clime (PassionFish)
Chef David Guas (Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery)
Chef Harley Peet (Bas Rouge)
Chef Kyle Bailey (The Salt Line)
Chef Ris Lacoste (Ris)
Chef Robert Wiedmaier (Marcel's)
Chef Todd Grey (Equinox)
MIXOLOGIST:
Todd Thrasher (Tiki TNT)
SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 CELEBRATION SPONSORS
Blue Star Families' programs, made possible by the support of Blue Star Neighbors, help ensure that military families can continue to thrive while they serve. Please consider making a gift to sustain our programs.
Tramiel Charitable Trust
Scott Allen
David Hochberg
SUPPORT BLUE STAR FAMILIES
Interested in supporting the 2020 Blue Star Neighbors Celebration? Please contact Leslie at [email protected] for more information. We would love to have your support!
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