The Patriot Awards Gala will be held in the evening in conjunction with the 2022 Knoxville Medal of Honor Celebration. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society will give the Patriot Award to former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. “Top Gun: Maverick” Actor Glen Powell will receive the Bob Hope Award for Entertainment, NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube will receive the John R. “Tex” McCrary Award for Excellence in Journalism, and Dr. Timothy Miller from Operation Mend will receive the Distinguished Citizen Award. Actor and Director Gary Sinise, who is actively involved with the veteran community through The Gary Sinise Foundation, will serve as master of ceremonies.