20th Anniversary Gala
On November 6, we honored 20 years of empowering leaders and paid tribute to Pat Tillman’s enduring legacy. This milestone anniversary commemorates two decades of living out how Pat led his life and the foundation’s core values through Scholarship, Humble Leadership, Service, and Impact.
This gala celebrated the changemakers who have continued to carry Pat’s legacy while supporting the Pat Tillman Foundation’s mission to empower the next generation of leaders. Your participation fueled life-changing scholarships and leadership development for our remarkable Tillman Scholars.
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TILLMAN HONORS Awardees
The Champion Award & Leadership Through Action Award honors Pat’s legacy and belief that we should always strive to be part of something bigger than ourselves, by recognizing those whose remarkable civic contributions, extraordinary fortitude, and spirit of service inspire us to be better every day.
This year, we recognize the National Football League and the Arizona Cardinals as our Champion Awardees for their continued dedication to our mission and unwavering support of the Tillman Scholar community.
In addition, we are thrilled to highlight TEKsystems, a long-time sponsor of Pat’s Run, as our first-ever Leadership Through Action Award winner.


Bryan Stevenson
2022 Champion Award

Fawzia Koofi
2021 Champion Award

Jon Stewart & John Feal
2020 Champion Award

Sen. John McCain
2019 Champion Award

Kamau Murray
2018 Champion Award

Gabrielle Giffords & Mark Kelly
2017 Champion Award

Jon Krakauer
2016 Champion Award

Sebastian Junger
2015 Champion Award
The Make Your Mark Award
The Make Your Mark Award honors Pat’s legacy by recognizing Tillman Scholars who embody the spirit of service, scholarship, humble leadership, and impact. It’s a celebration of their commitment to making a difference and their unwavering belief in the power of service beyond self.
This year’s award recognizes the Tillman Scholars behind Action Tank: Matt Miclette, Emily Balog, and Chris Diaz.


Bridgette Bell
2022 Make Your Mark Awardee

Rick Schumacher
Digital Dunkirk
2021 Make Your Mark Awardee

Kate Hoit
Digital Dunkirk
2021 Make Your Mark Awardee

Junaid Lughmani
Digital Dunkirk
2021 Make Your Mark Awardee

Jackie Munn
2020 Make Your Mark Awardee

Adrian Perkins
2019 Make Your Mark Awardee

Jason Turner
2018 Make Your Mark Awardee

Kimberly Jung
2016 Make Your Mark Awardee

Adrian Kinsella
2015 Make Your Mark Awardee

Tim Hsia & Khalil Tawil
2015 Make Your Mark Awardee

Chris Roessner
2017 Make Your Mark Awardee
2024 Tillman Honor Sponsors
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