MIDWAY AMERICAN PATRIOT AWARD GALA
The 2023 Gala celebrated 77 years of Midway Magic on August 31, 2023.

EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, August 31, 2023
USS Midway Museum – Flight Deck
Black-Tie
6:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. – Dinner
8:30 p.m. – Award Ceremony
10:00 p.m. – Fireworks

HONOREES
2023 Midway American Patriot Award Gala
COL Robert J. Modrzejewski
USMC (Ret.)
COL Jay R. Vargas
USMC (Ret.)

SPONSORSHIP
For information on future sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, contact:
Craig Fisher
Director of Partnership Marketing

TABLES & TICKETS
For information on tables and tickets for our 2023 Gala, contact:
Robin Hatfield Bolin
Donor Engagement Manager
EVENT PROCEEDS
Our objective is to make sure every child in San Diego County has a chance to Live the Adventure and Honor the Legend!
Gala proceeds benefit our exceptional elementary through post-graduate programs, including our “No Child Left Ashore” scholarship fund, a Leadership Academy focusing on future generations’ character development skills; our Institute for Teachers professional development seminars; our STEM curricula; and our overnight youth learning opportunities for students aboard Midway.



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