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The National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) represents government, industry, and aviation and space special interest groups united to promote aviation and space education activities and resources; increase public understanding of the importance of aviation and space education; and support educational initiatives at the local, state, national, and international levels.
History
History
In 1995, NCASE established the Dr. Mervin K. Strickler, Jr. Aerospace Education Leadership Award to honor Dr. Stickler and recognize individuals or organizations that share his personal commitment and lifelong contributions to aerospace education. Dr. Strickler promoted aerospace education for more than 60 years and continues to be considered the “Father of Aerospace Education.”
Criteria
Criteria
Candidates may include organizations and/or individuals who have demonstrated outstanding aviation and space education leadership over an extended period of time (8 years or more) through a noteworthy achievement and/or made significant contributions to the aerospace field.
These achievements need to be demonstrated having a national (multiple states) or international impact or scope.
Nominations must be documented and have the approval of the candidate. The candidate must agree to be present for the award ceremony if chosen for the award. Nominations should substantially address ALL listed areas and criteria. Electronic submissions via the Google Nomination Form are required.
Nomination forms must include the name, organization, contact address, and best telephone number of both the candidate and the nominator.
In addition, written documentation must be provided in pdf format (not to exceed three (3) total written pages) supporting the nomination. Note: relationship of nominator to candidate must also be indicated. A brief biography of the candidate should be included in these three pages. The biography can include any honorable awards, achievements, or certificates earned.
Two (2) endorsement letters may be uploaded in PDF format. (Optional)
The nominee, or in the case of a team or organization, at least one member of the team or organization, must agree to accept the award in person at a mutually agreed upon event.
The primary evaluation factor will be evidence of personal effort promoting and enhancing aviation and space education and recognition by industry peers of the candidate.
Electronic submissions via Google Nomination Form are required. All pieces of the nomination package must be sent by the nominator. Please note that incomplete or late packages will not be accepted.
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