Prince Harry to Receive Pat Tillman Award for Service at 2024 ESPY Awards

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has been announced as the recipient of the Award For Service at this year’s ESPY Awards.

Named in honor of the late NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger, who was killed during combat in Afghanistan in 2004, the award recognizes a person with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes Tillman’s legacy.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, served for 10 years in the British Armed Forces, including two tours of duty in Afghanistan as a forward air controller and Apache helicopter pilot. 

He is also being recognized for founding The Invictus Games Foundation, which supports wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. Celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, the Invictus Games is an international event featuring both active and veteran service members competing in a variety of sporting events. 

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Harry returned to the U.K. in May for a celebration of the Invictus Games’ anniversary at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, where he was supported by and , the siblings of his late mother . His cousins , and were also in attendance.

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The 2025 Invictus Games are set to take place in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia next April. 

Past recipients of the Pat Tillman Award for Service include soccer star , retired Army Command Sergeant Major and the Buffalo Bills training staff for the work they did in saving the life of .

Harry will be honored alongside former NFL player , who is receiving the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his heroic fight against ALS, and University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach , who is receiving  the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.

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“It’s our privilege to recognize three incredible individuals — Steve Gleason, Dawn Staley and Prince Harry,” , ESPN’s Vice President of Production, said. “These honorees have used their platforms to change the world and make it more inclusive for marginalized and suffering communities, demonstrating incredible resilience, positivity and perseverance, and we’re thrilled to celebrate them at The 2024 ESPYS.” 

Indiana Fever star led the nominations for this year’s ESPYS, landing nods for Best Athlete (Women’s Sports), Best College Athlete (Women’s Sports) and Best Record-Breaking Performance for breaking Pete Maravich’s all-time collegiate basketball scoring record. 

The 2024 ESPYS — hosted by (who happens to be a close friend of Harry’s wife ) — air Thursday, July 11 on ABC.

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Prince Harry to Receive Pat Tillman Award for Service at 2024 ESPY Awards

Prince Harry to Receive Pat Tillman Award for Service at 2024 ESPY Awards

Prince Harry to Receive Pat Tillman Award for Service at 2024 ESPY Awards

Prince Harry to Receive Pat Tillman Award for Service at 2024 ESPY Awards

Prince Harry to Receive Pat Tillman Award for Service at 2024 ESPY Awards