Prince Harry will be honored with The Pat Tillman Award for Service in ESPN’s 2024 ESPY Awards to recognize his work as the founder of the Invictus Games.
The ESPYs honors the best athletes and sports figures for success in their respective sports. Prince Harry is set to be honored for work starting the Invictus Games, which has hosted Olympic -style competitions for wounded service members since 2014.
The Pat Tillman Award is bestowed upon a person with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes the legacy of the former NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger, Pat Tillman. After learning he would be honored with the award, Prince Harry said: “This one is for our entire service community.”
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Arizona Cardinals safety Tillman left his sports career and enlisted in the United States Army in May 2002 after the September 11 attacks. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan before being killed via friendly fire.
Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games along with the Ministry of Defense and the assistance of Sir Keith Mills. The inspiration behind the move stems from Prince Harry’s 2013 visit to the Warrior Games in the United States, which showcased the potential of sport to help wounded, injured, or ill service personnel and veterans psychologically and physically.
First held in 2014, the Invictus Games has become a staple in the sporting calendar. The name, ‘Invictus’, is Latin for ‘unconquered’ and was chosen to inspire personnel following injuries.
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Other sports greats will be honored at the ESPYs, including former NFL player Steve Gleason, who is set to receive The Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his years documenting his experience with ALS. Meanwhile, University of South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley will receive The Jimmy V Award for Perseverance for her immense contributions to women's basketball.
“It's our privilege to recognize three incredible individuals – Steve Gleason, Dawn Staley, and Prince Harry,” ESPN’s vice president of production Kate Jackson 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.”
The best male athlete in the sports category will see Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes defend his crown against Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani , Masters champion Scottie Scheffler , and Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid . Meanwhile, in the adjacent women’s award, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has been nominated alongside U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff , golf phenom Nelly Korda, and fellow WNBA star A’ja Wilson .
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