WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Awards
Awarding members of our armed forces and veterans who inspire us with their top leadership, major achievements, community service and other ways they continue to give back to our country.
Recognizing Our Veterans with WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Awards for Outstanding Service & Achievement
At WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage), we are lucky enough to speak with current or former servicemembers every day. We recognize that many of these individuals have shown selfless service to country or exceptional bravery during combat. We call them our heroes, but they humbly tell us that anyone would do what they did. But, in many ways, anyone who steps up to serve to protect our freedoms and our country is our hero.
WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) recognizes many of these selfless, brave individuals that continue to be our heroes whether they remain in the military or after service in their civilian lives. We seek to honor them for their outstanding contributions to our society, their major leadership roles in our military, and for top achievements in their chosen profession.
Our WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Awards recognize as TopRank the members of our armed forces who have committed their lives and attained the highest ranks of leadership in service to our country.
We award veterans who have accomplished the top achievements within their chosen profession as TopVets or Celebvets for those in the media, entertainment or sports industries.
HeroVet is awarded to veterans who, after having served, continue their public service by giving back to their communities or by making outstanding contributions to our society.
VetFamily highlights those men and women of high achievement in the public or private sector, whose family member is a veteran or active duty serviceperson.
We hope you are as inspired by their stories as we are.
Discounts & Benefits
Scott’s View: Celebrating Our New Partnership with Carnival Cruise Line: A True Tribute to Military & Veteran Families
At WeSalute, we are deeply honored to announce our exciting new partnership with Carnival Cruise Line. As shared by Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, in an exclusive interview today, Carnival's commitment to honoring military families is ingrained in the company's DNA. This dedication starts at the very top—with Carnival itself being led by an executive who represents a proud military family.
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VetFamily: Christine Duffy
It is impressive to find a President of a major travel company who is not only personally passionate about supporting the military and their families, but also embeds that value into the heart of their global brand. Christine Duffy does just that at Carnival Cruise Line. The leader of the world's largest cruise company comes from a strong military family and her son served in the Army.
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CelebVet: James Earl Jones, in Memoriam
James Earl Jones, a pioneer for Black actors, and a friend of WeSalute, passed away on September 9th 2024. James’ hard work and determination to prove his worth as an actor, earned him coveted awards reflecting the passion he had for his career. In 2011, he achieved “EGOT” status for winning an Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar, and Tony award. Amongst many of his peers, Jones served in the military following the Korean War.
Military & Veterans Life
Scott’s View: Recognizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day: Leave No One Behind
Today, September 20, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. This day honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.Giving Veterans the Respect, Recognition, and Rewards they Deserve!
Our Co-founder and CEO, Scott Higgins, founded WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) with the mission of recognizing Vietnam Veterans who had never received the support and respect they deserved for the sacrifices they made to serve America. Many of our Awards recipients are Vietnam Vets, and honoring them is a cause near and dear to Scott's heart.