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The Mervin K. Strickler Aerospace Education Leadership Award was established by NCASE in 1995 to distinguish and honor excellence in aerospace education. This award recognizes those who share Dr. Strickler’s commitment to aerospace education through the demonstration of outstanding accomplishment in the aerospace education field over a significant period of time - at least eight (8) years - and/or the development of programs with a major national, widespread, or international impact on aerospace education. Learn More
The Judith A. Rice Crown Circle Award for Aerospace Leadership recognizes those who have made significant contributions to aviation and space education in either a local or regional role. Candidates receiving this honor will be inducted into the Crown Circle of their colleagues who have been similarly honored since 1979. Learn More
• Nomination form
o Review the award criteria to determine which Award will be most appropriate for nominating your candidate.
o Check the appropriate box for type of nomination.
• Written Nomination Document: Describe why the candidate individual or organization should be recognized, including relevant biographical or historical information about the candidate and candidate’s accomplishments and impact. The primary evaluation factor will be evidence of personal effort improving and promoting aviation and space education as well as recognition by educational and industry peers of the candidate. See also the criteria on the form. This document must not exceed three (3) pages.
• Two letters of endorsement are optional. The most useful letters come from prominent individuals or organizations having personal knowledge of the candidate and the candidate’s qualifications for an award, based on the letter writer’s involvement in activities related to aviation and space education or the work of the candidate in that field.
• Method and format of submission: All pieces of the nomination package MUST be included in the Nomination Package Google Document. Letters of Endorsement MUST be uploaded as a pdf. NO other form of nomination will be accepted.
• Note: Incomplete nomination packets or packets received after the application deadline will NOT be considered.
• NOTE: Nominations submitted may also be considered by the Selection Committee and deemed more appropriate for the other award. Nominators will be notified should the committee determine this is appropriate.
Download the Nomination Guidelines
Rev 9/2024