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

Lorraine Toussaint George Lopez Anne Heche Jack Black Sarah Jessica Parker Rob Riggle Rocky Carroll Edwin Hodge George Newbern Rob Paulsen Alyssa Milano Sean Murray John C. McGinley Lorraine Toussaint Jack Black Sarah Jessica Parker George Newbern Alyssa Milano Rocky Carroll George Lopez Sean Murray Anne Heche Edwin Hodge Rob Riggle Rob Paulsen John C. McGinley

2019 CONGRESSIONAL HOST COMMITTEE

Senators

Senators by State ALASKA
– Senator Lisa Murkowski ARKANSAS
– Senator John Boozman MARYLAND
– Senator Benjamin Cardin MASSACHUSETTS
– Senator Elizabeth Warren MINNESOTA
– Senator Tina Smith MONTANA
– Senator Steve Daines NORTH CAROLINA
– Senator Richard Burr
– Senator Thom Tillis OREGON
– Senator Jeff Merkley SOUTH CAROLINA
– Senator Tim Scott WISCONSIN
– Senator Ron Johnson

Representatives

Representatives by State AMERICAN SAMOA
– Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen ALABAMA
– Congressman Mo Brooks ARIZONA
– Congressman Tom O’Halleran ARKANSAS
– Congressman Steve Womack CALIFORNIA
– Congressman Ro Khanna
– Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
– Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
– Congresswoman Linda Sanchez
– Congresswoman Jackie Speier
– Congressman Mark Takano
– Congresswoman Mimi Walters COLORADO
– Congressman Ken Buck
– Congressman Doug Lamborn CONNECTICUT
– Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty ILLINOIS
– Congressman Brad Schneider INDIANA
– Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks KANSAS
– Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins MAINE
– Congresswoman Chellie Pingree MASSACHUSETTS
– Congressman Richard E. Neal MICHIGAN
– Congressman Jack Bergman MISSOURI
– Congressman Lacy Clay MISSISSIPPI
– Congressman Trent Kelly NEW MEXICO
– Congressman Steve Pearce NEW YORK
– Congressman Chris Collins
– Congressman Paul D. Tonko NORTH CAROLINA
– Congressman Walter B. Jones PENNSYLVANIA
– Congressman Keith Rothfus SOUTH CAROLINA
– Congressman Ralph Norman TENNESSEE
– Congresswoman Diane Black
– Congressman Steve Cohen
– Congressman Jim Cooper TEXAS
– Congressman Joaquin Castro
– Congressman Louie Gohmert
– Congressman Ted Poe
– Congressman Randy Weber
– Congressman Roger Williams VIRGINIA
– Congressman Donald McEachin
– Congressman Rob Wittman WISCONSIN
– Congressman Mike Gallagher

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) CS1 Sierra Tyler CSCS James Swenson SSG John Densham Hiram Carrion Rodriguez TSgt Claire Kim Chef Shamon Hill

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)

Chef Chris Clime Chef David Guas Chef Harley Peet Chef Ris Lacoste Chef Todd Gray Chef Kyle Bailey Chef Robert Wiedmaier Mixologist Todd Thrasher

SOCIAL MEDIA

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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!

LOCATION

U.S. Chamber of Commerce 1615 H St NW Washington, DC 20006