2026 Liberty Bash
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library will host the 2026 Liberty Bash in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This year’s theme, Spirit of ’76: Birth of the Citizen Soldier, celebrates the founding of America and honors the 2026 Founder's Award recipients.
Presented by Museum & Library Founder and Chair Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), the Founder's Award recognizes an individual or organization whose extraordinary contributions have advanced the mission of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library and helped preserve the heritage of the Citizen Soldier.
We look forward to celebrating this special evening with you at the Museum & Library.
Sponsorships are available and tickets will be on sale soon.
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FOUNDER'S AWARD RECIPIENTS
Robert "Bob" Curry
Founder of Dryhooch
Robert Curry, or Bob to those who know him well, is a Vietnam veteran, entrepreneur, and veteran advocate whose life and work reflect a deep commitment to service, recovery, and citizenship after war. Following his military service, Curry built a career in business and technology while also drawing on his own hard-earned journey home to help other veterans facing the challenges of transition, trauma, and reintegration. His work has been defined by resilience, leadership, and a belief that those who have served are often best equipped to help one another heal and move forward.
Robert Bied
President of Captian Dave's Foundation
Robert Bied is a Chicago-based executive, engineer, and civic leader whose career and public service reflect a deep commitment to innovation, stewardship, and citizenship. Over more than three decades, Bied held senior leadership roles in advanced manufacturing and product strategy, primarily with U.S. subsidiaries of German manufacturing firms, most recently serving as Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Product Management at HAIMER USA. His professional work was defined by technical expertise, disciplined leadership, and strong collaboration across international markets.
Nick Pinchuk
Chairman and chief executive officer of Snap-on Incorporated
Under Nick’s leadership, Snap-on supports a variety of national and local veteran causes. Since 2013, the company has partnered with the Honor Flight Network bringing our heroes to Washington, D.C. for a visit to the memorials erected in their honor. As part of this deep collaboration, Snap-on is the first company to regularly offer its associates, franchisees, and their extended family members, an expanded, three-day tour to see the important monuments and military sites throughout the Capital area. For many years, Nick has also served on the judging panel for media outfit Chief Executive Group’s Patriots in Business Awards to recognize small and large companies for outstanding engagement of and service to military members, veterans, and their collective families.
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