Legacy Award 2026
Honoring Courage and Resilience
This invitation-only event at the recently opened National Medal of Honor Museum celebrates the leadership of military service members with emphasis on the 61 living Medal of Honor recipients. The event also features the presentation of Center for BrainHealth’s 2026 Legacy Award to Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr.
Wednesday, February 25
ABOUT THE LEGACY AWARD
Center for BrainHealth's Highest Non-Science Honor
Since 2006, the Legacy Award has recognized individuals whose unwavering passion and dedication enable us to generate a sustainable impact on brain health in Dallas and beyond. BrainHealth's highest non-science honor, the prize symbolizes the lasting mark left by pioneering spirit and enduring vision.
The prize symbolizes the lasting mark left by pioneering spirit and enduring vision. This distinguished cadre have made momentous contributions to groundbreaking research and interventions, energizing the center’s mission to protect and heal the brain throughout the lifespan. They have championed countless individuals in realizing their brain potential.
This year's Legacy Award ceremony features remarks from honored guests and military veterans, including Admiral William McRaven (pictured).
Optimal BrainHealth for Warfighters
An initiative to provide essential brain health tools for United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) operators, veterans and their families, Optimal BrainHealth for Warfighters helps those with traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress (PTS) and similar issues, and building resilience ahead of deployment.
This initiative is supported by a challenge grant generously offered by Adm. and Mrs. William McRaven – powered by the 2024 Bezos Courage & Civility Award that was presented to Adm. McRaven by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez.
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