2005 RECIPIENT: Mayor Richard M. Daley Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is the esteemed recipient of this year’s Above and Beyond Patriot Award. The ABPA Dinner was held on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the Hilton Chicago. Last year, actor Gary Sinise was honored at this event. Mr. Sinise presented the award to Mayor Daley at this year’s event. VIEW PHOTOS OF THE EVENT Mayor Richard M. Daley was recently presented the Above and Beyond Patriot Award by last year's recipient, actor and musician Gary Sinise (right), on behalf of the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum (NVVAM) at a ceremony held at the Hilton Chicago. The award is given to a civilian who demonstrates an above and beyond dedication to serving those in uniform. GOLD SPONSORS McCormick Tribune Foundation U.S. Cellular SILVER SPONSORS Paul and Beverly Castagna Cole Taylor Bank Pun’kin’s Fieman Family Foundation Inc. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP McGuire Woods Oakmark International Funds John and Mary Raitt Rooney Family Marvin Rotter Tawani Foundation Ron and Roz Wagner Waste Management HONORARY COMMITTEE Alderman James A. Balcer Governor Rod Blagojevich Senator Richard J. Durbin Congressman Rahm Emanuel State Representative John Fritchey Alderman Madeline Haithcock State Comptroller Dan Hynes Robert Jordan Congressman Mark Steven Kirk Allen J. Lynch Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan Senator Barack Obama Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn Anna Eleanor Roosevelt State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka EVENT COMMITTEE Ruth Crnkovich Debra Kerr Fassnacht Daniel T. Gibbons Matthew Keepman Donna LaPietra Marvin Rotter SPECIAL THANKS Bob Carl Mike Helbing Hilton Chicago Horizons Communications Group Robert Jordan Bill Keeley Donna LaPietra and Kurtis Productions Barry Newmark, Hess Newmark Owens Wolf Judith Simons Kimo Williams The Above and Beyond Patriot Award 2004 RECIPIENT: Gary Sinise The Above and Beyond Patriot Award (ABPA) is presented annually to a  civilian individual who contributed to the morale and welfare of the men and women in the United States military during the award year January through December. Specifically, the recipient of this award must have demonstrated an above and beyond  dedication to supporting our men and women in uniform. The nominee must not have received direct financial remunerations for his contribution nor have contributed as part of a political or social platform. Nominations are submitted to the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum's ABPA committee. Members of the committee will include representatives from the military and civilian communities and will be a national committee. Based on criteria set by the committee, nominees are selected and a recipient is announced in March of each year.