As America marks its 250th anniversary, the Detroit region will host the 2026 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention for the first time in Michigan’s history from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.
As an officially designated America 250 and Freedom 250 event, the Detroit 2026 Host Committee invites companies, foundations, and civic leaders to help make their welcome worthy of what they gave.
The Medal of Honor is the highest recognition the nation gives for military valor. Since President Abraham Lincoln established it in 1861, fewer than 3,600 service members have received it.
The convention is a national civic celebration that rotates to a new host city each year, bringing educational outreach, community impact, and national media attention.
Across multiple signature events, the nation’s living recipients will sit with Detroit students who have never met a hero, shake the hands of veterans who waited a lifetime for the recognition, dedicate a permanent monument to American values at Spirit of Detroit Plaza, and gather business and national leaders for the Patriot Awards Gala.
“Your support honors America’s heroes and ensures their legacy of courage, service, and sacrifice inspires generations to come,” says Russell Schomberger, Chair of the Planning Committee. “By investing in this historic event, you help preserve their stories, inspire tomorrow’s leaders, and express our nation’s enduring gratitude.”
The convention is projected to reach an estimated 60 million to 80 million impressions across national broadcast, print, digital, and social media.
It convenes an audience of national significance, including governors, senators, military leadership, and civic officials, alongside business executives and community leaders.
Participation is extended to a limited number of organizations aligned with the mission of the Medal of Honor, and category exclusivity is available.
The convention is supported by sponsorships and charitable gifts, not government funding. More details about the Detroit Convention will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information, visit sponsorship@medalofhonordetroit.com or medalofhonordetroit.com.
