The purpose of this event is to showcase “The Woman Beyond the Uniform“ and honor the service and sacrifice of our Women Warriors.
We are excited to return from hiatus and we want to extend an opportunity for you to Honor and Support our Women Veterans at the 15th Anniversary of the Ms. Veteran America competition, celebrating “The Woman Beyond the Uniform." This event honors the service of the over 2 million women who have worn the U.S. Military Uniform and acknowledges the women who have made the ultimate sacrifice during their military service.
This event highlights the strength and courage of our nation’s military women and reminds us that these warriors are our mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and wives.
Marissa Strock joins us as a special guest for Ms. Veteran America 2026, bringing her powerful story of service, sacrifice, and resilience as a Purple Heart recipient and double‑leg amputee. Her presence reminds us what courage looks like and why our mission to honor women veterans matters so deeply
The beneficiary of the Ms. Veteran America competition is Final Salute, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing safe and suitable housing to homeless women veterans and their children. Since 2010, Final Salute Inc. has provided over 17,000 housing days and raised more than 3 million dollars to support over 8,000 women veterans and their children in over 30 states and territories. Final Salute Inc. has received national recognition for spearheading the conversation on homelessness among women veterans. It was featured in the NCIS episode "One Step Forward" and the award-winning documentary, "Served Like a Girl."
There are an estimated 55,000 homeless women veterans nationwide; over half are single mothers. Women veterans are now the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. Women veterans are also 3 times more likely to be homeless than their male counterparts.
Discount room reservation link: https://app.marriott.com/resview2?id=1785942119675&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Dress Code: Black Tie or Military Dress
For sponsorships, please contact leadership@finalsaluteinc.org. All ads are due by Sept 15th, POC for Ads is felishawbattle@gmail.com.
For questions on attendance, to include seating, please contact stephanie@socialiteeventplanning.com
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Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel
4200 Jim Walter Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
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