Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Sept. 4, 2024 — Space FoundationA nonprofit organization founded in 1983, providing education, collaboration and information for the global space ecosystem, is now accepting nominations for its most prestigious honor, the General James E. Hill Space Achievement Award.
Named in memory of General James E. Hill, USAF (Ret.), long-time President of the Space Foundation, this award honors individuals whose exceptional contributions over more than 20 years have significantly benefited humanity through space exploration, technological development, or the application of space resources in areas such as academia, culture, and industry.
Nominations will be accepted from September 4 through November 30, 2024. Anyone may nominate a candidate; self-nomination is not permitted. Nominees must demonstrate outstanding achievement recognized nationally or internationally by the Space Foundation Board of Directors. The award will be presented at the 40th Symposium on spacewhich will take place April 7-10, 2025 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.
Recent recipients include:
- 2024: Martin “Marty” C. Faga, former Deputy Secretary of the Air Force and Director of the NRO
- 2023: Daniel S. Goldin, NASA's longest-serving administrator
- 2022: Joanne Maguire, first executive vice president of Lockheed Martin
- 2021: Patti Grace Smith, FAA official and advocate for private space travel
- 2020: Eugene F. “Gene” Kranz, former NASA flight director
Candidates must meet at least two of the following criteria:
- Advancement of space technology
- Advancing human understanding of space
- Contribution to public support for space projects
- The formulation of government policies on space matters
- Artistic interpretation of the meaning of space.
- Design of durable space systems
- Using space technology for the benefit of humanity
In addition, nominees must align with the Space Foundation's mission by meeting at least three of the following requirements:
- Published works related to space exploration
- Promoting space exploration through various means
- Knowledge transfer to non-space related groups
- Community or public service
- Significant contribution to the Space Foundation's mission
To nominate a candidate, please send a letter (not to exceed two pages) by mail or email to:
Rico Cooper
Vice President of Strategic Communications and Spatial Awareness
Space Foundation, Washington, DC office
1700 North Moore Street, Building 1105
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Email: (email protected)
Once the award is approved by the Space Foundation Board of Directors, the honoree will be notified in writing immediately. For inquiries, please contact Rich Cooper via the email provided.
About the Space Symposium
Created by Space Foundation as the premier assembly of the global space community, Symposium on space brings together more than 12,000 space professionals, business leaders and decision makers to inform, engage and connect.
Since 1985, attendees have experienced a dynamic entrepreneurial environment where partnerships are formed as more than 230 innovators showcase the latest in space technology in our expansive exhibit centers. Space Symposium attendees gather from more than 40 countries at The Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs and represent all sectors of the space community: space agencies, commercial companies, military organizations, government agencies, R&D facilities, educational institutions and entrepreneurs.
To extend its global reach, Space Symposium offers unrivaled access to its virtual attendees, through livestreams and on-demand programming of speakers, panels, and events. For more information on Space Symposium, please visit www.spacesymposium.org.
About the Space Foundation
Space Foundation Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 that provides education, collaboration, and information for the global space ecosystem. Driven by partnerships, Space Foundation brings together the full spectrum of stakeholders—business, government, education, and local communities—through the support of corporate members, sponsors, fundraising, and grants. Visit Space Foundation at www.FundaciónEspacial.organd follow us on Facebook, unknown, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Space Foundation
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