The Midway American Patriot Award (MAPA) honors extraordinary individuals who exemplify the finest of American ideals, recognizing individual acts as well as cumulative lifetime achievement.
Open to nominees living or deceased, recipients of this award are men, women or groups who demonstrate dedication, achievement, integrity, and sacrifice in service to America. Nominations are accepted throughout the year, and each honoree is chosen by the Midway Museum’s Board of Directors.
The first Midway American Patriot Award honored the late legendary performer Bob Hope in May of 2007. In May of 2008, the award was given to the living Medal of Honor recipients from World War ll. The Astronauts of Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions were honored in September of 2009, for their contribution to the Space Program. In September of 2010, Lee Iacocca received the award for his patriotism and dedication to the preservation of the Statue of Liberty. Finally, in 2011, Vice Admiral James Stockdale (posthumously) and Senator John McCain, outstanding aviators, public servants, and former POWs were honored.
2008 Honorees – the surviving Medal of Honor
recipients from WWII