Annual Awards Dinners

History of JINSA's Grateful Nation Award

The Grateful Nation Award, established in 2003, is presented annually to six young heroes recognized for having distinguished themselves through superior conduct in the War on Terrorism. Honorees are chosen by their respective service and come from the enlisted, noncommissioned officer and junior officer ranks. Honorees represent each of the five branches of the U.S. military and the U.S. Special Operations Command.

History of the Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson Distinguished Service Award

The history of JINSA's Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson Award.

The 2012 Henry M. Jackson Distinguished Service Award & Grateful Nation Award Dinner - December 3, Washington DC

Click the link above for more information about JINSA's 2012 Awards Dinner in Washington, DC.

NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James G. Stavridis Acceptance Speech Upon Receiving JINSA's Jackson Award for 2011

On November 7, 2011 in Washington, DC, Admiral James G. Stavridis was presented with JINSA's Henry M. Jackson Distinguished Service Award. Admiral Stavridis is the NATO Supreme Allied Commander and Commander of U.S. European Command.

Speech by Admiral James Stavridis, Commander of U.S. European Command, upon receiving JINSA’s Henry M. Jackson Distinguished Service Award, November 7, 2011, Washington, DC

The following is the full text of Admiral James G. Stavridis' Speech at JINSA's Annual Awards Dinner. Admiral Stavridis was honored with JINSA's Henry M. Jackson Distinguished Service Award.

JINSA Presents Henry M. Jackson Distinguished Service Award to Admiral James G. Stavridis

On Monday, November 7, JINSA held its 2011 Henry M. Jackson Distinguished Service Award & Grateful Nation Awards Dinner. For the 29th consecutive year, JINSA honored a leader whose career has been distinguished by the principle that is the foundation of JINSA's work; the belief that the United States requires a strong military capability for both its own security and for that of trustworthy friends and allies.

JINSA’s 2011 Houston Leadership Award Honors Harris County Judge Ed Emmett

On September 22nd, more than 450 JINSA leaders, members and supporters gathered to pay tribute to Harris County Judge Ed Emmett who was honored with JINSA’s Houston Leadership Award. Lieutenant General David Fridovich, USA, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) delivered the keynote address.

2010 Grateful Nation Awards Video

If you were unable to attend JINSA's 2010 Annual Awards Dinner Gala, you can still view the November 15, 2010, presentation of the Grateful Nation Award to six young heroes who distinguished themselves in the fight against terrorism. For security purposes, the U.S. Special Operations Command recipient, a U.S. Navy SEAL, has been removed from the video.

Jackson Award and Grateful Nation Award 2010 Photo Gallery

View a selection of photos highlighting the November 15 event where six young servicemen, representing the five armed services and the U.S. Special Operations Command, each received the 2010 Grateful Nation Award and the 2010 Henry M. Jackson Distinguished Service Award was presented to Senator Jon Kyl.