12/15/2010 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2011 Air Force Association aerospace awards to the Air Force Personnel Center is Feb. 1.
The aerospace awards recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to national defense in a variety of fields.
These awards include:
Theodore Von Karman Award -- for contributions in the field of science and engineering relating to aerospace activity by an Airman, Department of the Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals.
David C. Schilling Award -- for contributions in the field of manned flight in the atmosphere or space by an Airman, Department of the Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals.
Gill Robb Wilson Award -- for contributions in the field of arts and letters covering a range of activity such as writing, speaking, media relations, sculpting or painting by an Airman, Department of the Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals.
Citation of Honor -- for contributions significantly exceeding standard performance by an Airman, Department of the Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals.
Each major command, field operating agency and direct reporting unit may only nominate one person for each award. Previous award winners may not be re-nominated for the same category. Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their MAJCOM, FOA or DRU for applicable suspense dates and additional information regarding nomination procedures.
For more information on this and other Air Force recognition programs, visit the AFPC personnel services website at http://gum.afpc.randolph.af.mil or call the Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102 or DSN 665-5000.
(Courtesy of Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs)
