Thank You to Sponsors

MDM Honors Cocktail Sponsor

MDM Honors is Modern Day Marine’s premier recognition event—an annual celebration of the individuals and partners whose exceptional contributions strengthen the Marine Corps, advance its mission, and shape the future of the force. Presented during Modern Day Marine, MDM Honors shines a spotlight on leaders and innovators whose work elevates warfighting capability, enriches the Marine Corps community, and reinforces the enduring bond between Marines, industry, government, and supporters. 

This signature event includes the Modern Day Marine Vanguard Award, recognizing extraordinary impact across the Marine Corps ecosystem, and the MDM Defense Innovation Partner Award, honoring a defense industry partner whose forward-thinking solutions and collaboration meaningfully advance Marine Corps requirements. 

More than an awards ceremony, MDM Honors is a moment to acknowledge excellence, celebrate partnership, and reaffirm the shared commitment that underpins the strength of the Corps. It brings together military leaders, industry innovators, policymakers, and community partners to recognize those who embody the spirit of service, ingenuity, and stewardship that defines Modern Day Marine. 

Date:

Wednesday 29 April

Time:

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Location:

Marriott Marquis

Attire:

Black Tie, Evening Dress, Blue Dress A, or Equivalent

Attendance:

Senior Marines

Senior Government Officials

Industry Leaders

Awards at the Modern Day Marine Honors

Modern Day Marine Vanguard Award:

This award honors an individual whose vision, influence, and sustained contributions have meaningfully strengthened the United States Marine Corps and advanced the strategic purpose of Modern Day Marine. The recipient’s impact may be felt across policy, modernization, education, community building, innovation, or strategic communication, and may come from military service, civilian leadership, congressional engagement, or industry collaboration. This award recognizes those whose work has elevated the Corps’ readiness, relevance, and future—embodying the spirit of service, partnership, and progress that defines Modern Day Marine.

Modern Day Marine Defense Industry Partner Innovation Award:

This award recognizes a leader within the defense industry whose work has meaningfully strengthened the relationship between industry and the Marine Corps. The honoree exemplifies ethical partnership, forward-leaning collaboration, and a commitment to advancing the Corps’ capability development, experimentation, and strategic modernization priorities. This individual demonstrates not only technical or organizational excellence but also a genuine dedication to supporting Marines, enabling mission success, and reinforcing Modern Day Marine as the Corps-wide platform for innovation and strategic communication.