About Saluting Our Heroes 2026

Saluting Our Heroes is a signature fundraising event of the National Ability Center, dedicated to honoring and supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

This evening brings our community together in gratitude and camaraderie, featuring a welcoming cocktail reception, a banquet dinner, and powerful stories from distinguished keynote speakers and veteran participants.

Each year, we highlight voices that embody resilience, leadership, and the spirit of service. Proceeds from this event directly fund the National Ability Center’s military programs—providing veterans and their families with life-changing opportunities for adaptive recreation, rehabilitation, and community connection.

We invite you to join us in celebrating our heroes and making a lasting impact in their lives.

PRICING 

  • Veteran Ticket (Discounted): $35

  • Adult Ticket: $65 

  • Child Ticket (12 & Under): $35

  • VIP Ticket: $95 (Please see VIP ticket details during checkout)

  • Table: $2,000

EVENT DETAILS 

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

​Location: National Ability Center Ranch, HUB Building
1000 Ability Way, Park City, UT 84060

EVENT TIMELINE

5:00–6:30 PM | Cocktail Hour
Arrive early and enjoy live music, a cash bar, adaptive equipment on display, and stories highlighting NAC veteran participants and their experiences.

6:30 PM | Dinner & Show - Enjoy dinner followed by our keynote speaker and a powerful participant story celebrating the impact of NAC’s military programs.

This year's Keynote Speaker is ​Wayne Peacock, a nationally recognized business leader, board director, and longtime champion of the military community.  A well-established Fortune 100 leader with nearly 40 years of financial services experience. Wayne most recently served as President and CEO of USAA, the leading financial services provider to the military community. Grounded in a deep commitment to purpose-driven leadership, Wayne continues to bring his governance expertise to organizations focused on creating significant impact.

Our veteran speaker will be Josh Fohner and his dad, Mike.  Josh is a Navy veteran and has an incredible story to share!

NEW THIS YEAR: COCKTAIL HOUR
Join us early from 5:00–6:30 PM for a special Saluting Our Heroes Cocktail Hour!
Enjoy live music and a cash bar while connecting with our community and learning more about the National Ability Center’s work with veterans. Guests will have the opportunity to explore adaptive equipment and discover stories from NAC veteran participants displayed throughout the space, highlighting their experiences and the impact of NAC programs.
It’s the perfect way to kick off an inspiring evening together before the dinner and show begin!

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Date

Starts at:  October 28, 2026 7:00 AM
Ends at:  November 25, 2026 6:00 PM

Location

National Ability Center
1000 Ability Way
Park City,UT 84060 USA

Contact

Madison Lambdin
Madison.Lambdin@nationalabilitycenter.org

Thanks to our generous sponsors