The Andrew J. Goodpaster Award
The Andrew J. Goodpaster Award honors the life and service of General Andrew J. Goodpaster, a longtime trustee and a chairman of the Foundation, a champion of the Marshall legacy, an American hero, and an extraordinary public servant. The Goodpaster Award is presented to American business leaders, politicians, military leaders and others who have served our nation in exemplary ways, who, like General Goodpaster, have exhibited great courage, selfless service, patriotism and leadership in their lives and careers.
Recent awards have been given to:
- Former Army Chief of Staff General Gordon R. Sullivan, USA (Ret.) (2012)
- Former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft (2008)
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