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Aeroacoustics Award
The Aeroacoustics Award was established in 1973 and is presented for an outstanding technical or scientific achievement resulting from an individual's contribution to the field of aircraft community noise reduction.
This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference.
Nomination Deadline: October 1
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Aerodynamic Measurement Technology Award
The Aerodynamic Measurement Technology Award was approved by Board of Directors in 1995 and is presented for continued contributions and achievements toward the advancement of advanced aerodynamics flowfield and surface measurement techniques for research in flight and ground test applications.This award is presented biennially (in even-numbered years) generally at the AIAA Aerospace Ground Testing/Aerodynamic Measurement Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Aerodynamics Award
The Aerodynamics Award, approved by the Board of Directors in 1983, is presented for meritorious achievement in the field of applied aerodynamics, recognizing notable contributions in the development, application, and evaluation of aerodynamic concepts and methods. This annual award is generally prsented at the AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference. Nomination deadline: October 1
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Aerospace Communications Award
The Aerospace Communications Award is presented for an outstanding contribution in the field of aerospace communications. This award, previously presented biennially from 1980 to 2002, is now presented annually generally at the AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference and Exhibit.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Aerospace Contribution to Society Award
The Aerospace Contribution to Society Award, established in 1977, was presented to recognize a notable contribution to society through the application of aerospace technology to societal needs. This award was discontinued in 2005.
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Aerospace Design Engineering Award
Approved by the Board of Directors in 1992, the Aerospace Design Engineering Award was established to recognize design engineers who have made outstanding technical, educational or creative achievements that exemplifies the quality and elements of design engineering. This award is presented biennially (in even-numbered years) at the AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Aerospace Guidance, Navigation, and Control Award
Approved by the Board of Directors in 1998, the Aerospace Guidance, Navigation and Control Award was established to recognize individuals that have made important and substantial contributions in the field of guidance, navigation and control. This award is to be considered a lifetime achievement award, and is presented biennially (in even years) generally at the Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Aerospace Maintenance Award
This award was first presented in 1987 to an individual who has made a major contribution to the aerospace maintenance discipline (aviation, missile and space) resulting in a significant improvement in operational and cost effectiveness. The intent was to recognize an individual who has developed and implemented new maintenance concepts and has been instrumental in the resolution of key aerospace issues. This award was discontinued in 2005.
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Aerospace Power Systems Award
The Aerospace Power Systems Award, established in 1981, is presented for a significant contribution in the broad field of aerospace power systems, specifically as related to the application of engineering sciences and systems engineering to the production, storage, distribution, and processing of aerospace power. This annual award is generally presented at the International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC).
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Aerospace Software Engineering Award
The Aerospace Software Engineering Award is presented for outstanding technical and/or management contributions to aeronautical or astronautical software engineering. Initially presented annually, beginning in 2007 this award is presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) generally at the AIAA Infotech@Aerospace Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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AIAA Foundation Award for Excellence
The AIAA Foundation Award for Excellence was established in 1998 to recognize unique contributions and extraordinary accomplishments by organizations or individuals.
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AIAA Foundation Educator Achievement Award
The AIAA Foundation recognizes up to seven outstanding educators for their contributions to the continued study of mathematics, science, and related technical studies among America's youth. The awards are presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) at the Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala.
Nomination Deadline: 30 September
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AIAA-ASC James H. Starnes Jr. Award
In honor of James Starnes, a leader in fields of structures and materials, the James H. Starnes Award is presented to recognize continued significant contribution to and demonstrated promotion of the field of structural mechanics over an extended period of time emphasizing practical solutions, to acknowledge high professionalism, and to acknowledge the strong mentoring of and influence on colleagues, especially younger colleagues.
The award is sponsored by the American Society of Composites (ASC) and AIAA and presented every four years generally at the Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference. Administration of the award resides with AIAA. The next presentation will be in 2017.
Nomination Deadline: 1 June of the year preceding presentation.
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Air Breathing Propulsion Award
Established in 1975, the Air Breathing Propulsion Award is presented for meritorious accomplishment in the arts, sciences, and technology of air breathing propulsion systems.This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Aircraft Design Award
The Aircraft Design Award was established in 1968 and is presented to an individual or team for an original concept or career contributions leading to a significant advancement in aircraft design or design technology.
This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Aircraft Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Aircraft Operations Award
The Aircraft Operations Award, established by the Board of Directors in 1993, was presented to recognize significant accomplishments of one or more individuals that result in increased safety, improved economics, and efficiencies of aircraft operations where the human interface exists. This award was discontinued in 2005.
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Ashley Award for Aeroelasticity
The AIAA Ashley Award for Aeroelasticity recognizes outstanding contributions to the understanding and application of aeroelastic phenomena. It commemorates the accomplishments of Prof. Holt Ashley, who dedicated his professional life to the advancement of aerospace sciences and engineering and had a profound impact on the fields of aeroelasticity, unsteady aerodynamics, aeroservoelasticity, and multidisciplinary optimization. The award is presented every four years generally at the Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference. The next award presentation will be in 2017.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Chanute Flight Test Award
This award honors Octave Chanute, pioneer aeronautical investigator. Originally the Octave Chanute Award from 1939 to 1976, the award was presented for an outstanding contribution made by a pilot or test personnel to the advancement of the art, science, and technology of aeronautics. The award was renamed in 1978 to the Chanute Flight Award, but discontinued in 2005. It was reactivated in 2010 as the Chanute Flight Test Award to recognize significant lifetime achievements in the advancement of the art, science, and technology of flight test engineering. The award is presented biennially (in even numbered years) generally at the AIAA T&E Days Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Children's Literature Award
The Children's Literature Award is presented for an outstanding, significant, and original contribution in aeronautics and astronautics, and is presented biennially (odd-numbered years) generally at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Command, Control, Communication, and Intelligence Award
The Command, Control, Communication & Intelligence Award is presented for significant contribution to the overall effectiveness of C3I Systems through the development of improved C3I Systems and Systems Technology. This award was discontinued in 2007.
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Computer-Aided Engineering and Manufacturing Award
Computer-Aided Engineering and Manufacturing Award was first presented in 1988 to an individual who has conceived, defined, or developed an original concept leading to a significant advancement in the use of interactive computer graphics for conceptual design, computer imagery, or computer-aided design and computer-manufacturing. This award was discontinued in 2005.
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Daniel Guggenheim Medal
The Daniel Guggenheim Medal was established in 1929 for the purpose of honoring persons who make notable achievements in the advancement of aeronautics. The Medal is jointly sponsored by AIAA, ASME, SAE, and AHS.
Administration of the Medal resides with AIAA. www.guggenheimmedal.org
This annual award is generally presented at the Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala. However, it may be presented at another event, selected by the Board of Award and Medalist.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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de Florez Award for Flight Simulation
The de Florez Award for Flight Simulation, named in honor of the late Admiral Luis de Florez, is presented for an outstanding individual achievement in the application of flight simulation to aerospace training, research, and development.
This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Modeling Simulation Technologies Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award was established by the Board of Directors in 1968 to give unique recognition to an individual member who has provided distinguished service to the Institute over a period of years. "Period of years" is interpreted as a minimum of five years of identifiable participation, not necessarily consecutive. The recipient must be a member in good standing who has shown particular dedication to the interests of the Institute by making significant and continuing contributions. Technical contributions or contributions to the profession as a whole or to the aeronautical/astronautical/hydronautical disciplines are not a consideration for this award. This annual award is generally presented at the Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala. Nomination Deadline: 1 October Nominee Eligibility: Current national officers or directors are not eligible for this award.Nomination Deadline: 1 October
Nominee Eligibility: Current national officers or directors are not eligible for this award.
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Dr. John C. Ruth Digital Avionics Award
The Digital Avionics Award was renamed in 2007 to honor Dr. John C. Ruth who founded the Digital Avionics Technical Committee and also served as Chair of the 4th Digital Avionics Conference in 1981. The award is presented to recognize outstanding achievement in technical management and/or implementation of digital avionics in space or aeronautical systems, including system analysis, design, development or application, and is presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) at the Digital Avionics Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Dryden Lectureship in Research Award
The Dryden Lectureship in Research was named in honor of Dr. Hugh L. Dryden in 1967, succeeding the Research Award established in 1960. The Lecture emphasizes the great importance of basic and applied research to the advancement in aeronautics and astronautics and is a salute to research scientists and engineers.
This annual Lecture is generally presented at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Durand Lectureship for Public Service
The Durand Lectureship, named in honor of William F. Durand, was approved by the Board of Directors in 1983. It is presented for notable achievements by a scientific or technical leader whose contributions have led directly to the understanding and application of the science and technology of aeronautics and astronautics for the betterment of mankind. Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Energy Systems Award
Established in 1981, the Energy Systems Award is presented for a significant contribution in the broad field of energy systems, specifically as related to the application of engineering sciences and systems engineering to the production, storage, distribution, and conservation of energy.
This annual award is generally presented at the International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Engineer of the Year Award
The AIAA Engineer of the Year Award is presented to a member of AIAA who has made a recent (within the past two years) individual contribution in the application of scientific and mathematical principles leading to a significant accomplishment or event worthy of AIAA's national or international recognition. Nominations begin at the AIAA Section level or may be made by any AIAA members, and are submitted to the appropriate Regional Deputy Director-Honors and Awards and Regional Director who select the one Regional Engineer of the Year.
One overall AIAA Engineer of the Year is then selected by the Honors and Awards Committee from the Regional Engineers of the Year. This annual award is generally presented at an appropriate AIAA technical conference selected by the recipient, subject to approval by the Honors and Awards Committee.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Excellence in Aerospace Standardization Award
The Excellence in Aerospace Standardization Award is presented to recognize substantive contributions by individuals that advance the health of the aerospace community by enabling cooperation, competition, and growth through the standardization process. Such individuals may have been committee chairs, project leaders, or industry executives; the award is intended to recognize substantive accomplishment.
This award is generally presented biennially (odd-numbered years) at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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F. E. Newbold V/STOL Award
The F. E. Newbold V/STOL Award is presented to recognize outstanding creative contributions to the advancement and realization of powered lift flight in one or more of the following areas: initiation, definition and/or management of key V/STOL programs; development of enabling technologies including critical methodology; program engineering and design; and/or other relevant related activities or combinations thereof which have advanced the science of powered lift flight.
This award is generally presented in conjunction with the International Powered Lift Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Faculty Advisor Award
The Faculty Advisor Award is presented to the officially recognized faculty advisor of a chartered AIAA Student Branch who, in the opinion of student branch members and the AIAA Student Activities Committee, has made outstanding contributions as a student branch faculty advisor, as evidenced by the record of his or her student branch in local, regional, and national activities. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Fluid Dynamics Award
The Fluid Dynamics Award was approved by the Board of Directors in 1992 and is presented for outstanding contributions to the understanding of the behavior of liquids and gases in motion as related to need in aeronautics and astronautics. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Gardner-Lasser Aerospace History Literature Award
The Gardner-Lasser Aerospace History Literature Award is presented for the best original contribution to the field of aeronautical or astronautical non-fiction literature published in the last five years dealing with the science, technology, and/or impact of aeronautics or astronautics on society. It honors David Lasser, an editor of science fiction stories who is considered to be the guiding spirit of the founders of the American Interplanetary Society and its first president, and Lester Durand Gardner, publisher of Aviation and Aeronautical Engineering (which later became Aviation Week and Space Technology) and the founder of the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences. The American Interplanetary Society (later known as the American Rocket Society) and Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences merged to form the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
This annual award is generally presented at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit but may be presented at the technical conference which matches the focus of the selected literature.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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George M. Low Space Transportation Award
Established in 1988, the George M. Low Space Transportation Award honors the achievements in space transportation by Dr. George M. Low, who played a leading role in planning and executing all of the Apollo missions, and originated the plans for the first manned lunar orbital flight, Apollo 8. The award is presented for a timely outstanding contribution to the field of space transportation. This award is presented biennially (in even-numbered years) at the AIAA Space Conference and Exhibition.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Goddard Astronautics Award
The Goddard Astronautics Award is the highest honor AIAA bestows for notable achievements in the field of astronautics. It was endowed by Mrs. Goddard to commemorate her husband, Robert H. Goddard-rocket visionary, pioneer, bold experimentalist, and superb engineer, whose early liquid rocket engine launches set the stage for the development of astronautics. The award received its current form in 1975, when the Institute changed the name and widened the selection criteria of its former Goddard Award (which had been bestowed for contributions in the engineering science of propulsion and energy conversion). This annual award is generally presented at the Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Ground Testing Award
Established in 1975, the Ground Testing Award is presented for outstanding achievement in the development or effective utilization of technology, procedures, facilities, or modeling techniques for flight simulation, space simulation, propulsion testing, aerodynamic testing, or other ground testing associated with aeronautics and astronautics. This annual award is presented in odd-numbered years at the AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, and in even-numbered years at the AIAA Aerospace Ground Testing Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Haley Space Flight Award
This award was established in 1954 and presented through 1966 as the Astronautics Award. It was renamed and presented through 1993 as the Haley Astronautics Award, honoring Andrew G. Haley, who has been described as the world’s first practitioner of space law and an expert on rocket propulsion. Today known as the Haley Space Flight Award, the biennial (even numbered years) award is presented for outstanding contributions by an astronaut or flight test personnel to the advancement of the art, science or technology of astronautics. The award is generally presented at the Space Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Hap Arnold Award for Excellence in Aeronautical Program Management
The Hap Arnold Award for Excellence in Aeronautical Program Management was approved by the AIAA Board of Directors in 1997 and was named in honor of General Henry “Hap” Arnold, a life-long devotee to the concept of air power and Chief of the Army Air Corps in 1938. The award is presented to an individual for outstanding contributions in the management of a significant aeronautical or aeronautical related program or project. Nomination Deadline 1 February
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History Manuscript Award
The History Manuscript Award is presented for the best historical manuscript dealing with the science, technology, and/or impact of aeronautics and astronautics on society. The purpose of the award is to provide professional recognition to an author who makes a major and original contribution to the history of aeronautics or astronautics.
This annual award is generally presented at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit but may be presented at the technical conference which matches the focus of the selected manuscript.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Hypersonic Systems and Technologies
This award is presented to recognize sustained, outstanding contributions and achievements in the advancement of atmospheric, hypersonic flight and related technologies. This award is scheduled to be held in conjunction with AVIATION 2014, 16-20 June 2014.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October 2013
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Information Systems Award
The Information Systems Award is presented for technical and/or management contributions in space and aeronautics computer and sensing aspects of information technology and science. This award is presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) generally at the AIAA Infotech@Aerospace Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Intelligent Systems
The Intelligent Systems Award is presented to recognize important fundamental contributions to intelligent systems technologies and applications that advance the capabilities of aerospace systems. Activated in 2011, this award is presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) generally at the AIAA Infotech@Aerospace Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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International Cooperation Award
Approved by the Board of Directors in 1988, the International Cooperation Award is presented to recognize an individual/s who have made significant contributions to the initiation, organization, implementation and /or management of activities with significant United States involvement that includes extensive international cooperative activities in space, aeronautics, or both.
A successful candidate for this award must have demonstrated a personal and long-term commitment to the encouragement of international cooperation among individuals and/or organizations within the world-wide aerospace community.
This commitment to cooperation should be demonstrated by more than a professional assignment.
It should involve unique and innovative leadership of such cooperation, and/or voluntary contributions to internally cooperative effects or even personal writings or speeches advocating this cause.
Supporting letters from appropriate individuals from countries other than that of the nominee are strongly encouraged.
Nominations are encouraged from both the aeronautics and astronautics communities.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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J. Leland Atwood Award
The J. Leland Atwood Award, established in 1985, is jointly sponsored by AIAA and the ASEE Aerospace Division. It is bestowed annually upon an aerospace engineering educator in recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession. Atwood entered aviation when it was little more than experimentation in a daring sport. Nevertheless, he believed that this new field would be a cornerstone of our national security and serve as a principal medium of world commerce. As an outstanding engineer and a leader of a great corporation, Atwood played a major role in the development of aviation and aerospace technologies for more than 50 years.
Administration of the award resides at ASEE. This annual award, endowed by Rockwell Collins, consists of a honorarium and a certificate presented by ASEE at their summer conference. In addition AIAA presents a certificate of citation and a distinctive engraved medal generally at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting. Further information about the award is posted at http://www.asee.org. Nominations must be received by ASEE by 14 January
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James A. Van Allen Space Environments Award
The James A. Van Allen Space Environments Award is presented to recognize outstanding contributions to space and planetary environment knowledge and interactions as applied to the advancement of aeronautics and astronautics. The award honors Prof. James A. Van Allen, an outstanding internationally recognized scientist, who is credited with the early discovery of the Earth’s “Van Allen Radiation Belts.”
This award is presented biennially (in even-numbered years) at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award
The Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award was established in 1983 and is co-sponsored by AIAA, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and the Airport Consultants Council (ACC).
Examples of airport-environmental enhancement include noise abatement for aircraft engines; aircraft flight-path modification to reduce time and space requirements for take-off and landing; airport design to improve compatibility with the surrounding area; and airport area ground-transportation systems to increase ease of airport use while minimizing interface with normal lifestyles and the ecosystem.
It is presented to the person or persons judged to have contributed most outstandingly during the recent past towards achieving compatible relationships between airports and/or heliports and adjacent environments. This annual award is generally presented at the AAAE/ACC Airport Planning, Design, and Construction Symposium.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Jeffries Aerospace Medicine and Life Sciences Research Award
Recognizing the importance to aeronautics of scientific endeavors in the field of medicine, the Jeffries Aerospace Medicine and Life Sciences Research Award was established in 1940 to honor the memory of the American physician, John Jeffries, whose scientific investigations were published in a “Narrative of Two Aerial Voyages” in 1796. This annual award is generally at the International Conference on Environmental Systems.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Lawrence Sperry Award
The Lawrence Sperry Award is presented for a notable contribution made by a young person, age 35 or under, to the advancement of aeronautics or astronautics. This award honors Lawrence B. Sperry, pioneer aviator and inventor, who died in 1923 in a forced landing while attempting a flight across the English Channel. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award
In 1940, the Robert M. Losey Award was established in memory of Captain Robert M. Losey, a meteorological officer who was killed while serving as an observer for the U.S. Army, the first officer in the service of the United States to die in World War II. In 1975 the name was changed to the Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award. It is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the atmospheric sciences as applied to the advancement of aeronautics and astronautics. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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LQM Award
The Leadership in Quality management Award was approved by the Board of Directors in 1990 and in presented to the person or team who through a quality-focused management system approach achieves significant or continuous improvement within an aerospace or defense-related organization. The award has been discontinued.
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Mechanics & Control of Flight Award
The Mechanics and Control of Flight Award is presented for an outstanding recent technical or scientific contribution by an individual in the mechanics, guidance, or control of flight in space or the atmosphere. This award is normally given to an individual. However a small team of colleagues (nominally two to four) that have collaborated on a technical contribution may be considered for the award. In this case, the nomination package shuld be submitted for the team of individuals.
This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Missile Systems Award
This award is generally presented during the Strategic and Tactical Missile Systems Conference and may be presented in two categories, Technical and Management.
The Technical Award is presented for a significant accomplishment in developing or using technology that is required for missile systems. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in aerodynamics, guidance, thermophysics, navigation, control, propulsion, or other fundamental technical disciplines that has led to substantial improvement in missile systems.
The Management Award is presented for a significant accomplishment in the management of missile systems programs. The candidate must have demonstrated innovative leadership that has established an environment in which creativity in missile system technology can flourish and which led to the successful management of a major program by a government agency or an industry team.
Nominaton Deadline: 1 July
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Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Award
Established in 1993, the Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Award is presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to the development and/or application of techniques of multidisciplinary design optimization in the context of aerospace engineering. This award is presented biennially (in even-numbered years) at the AIAA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Otto C. Winzen Lifetime Achievement Award
Approved by the Board of Directors in 1993, the Otto C. Winzen Lifetime Achievement Award is presented for outstanding contributions and achievements in the advancement of free flight balloon systems or related technologies. It is presented in memory of Otto C. Winzen, a pioneer of modern day ballooning. This award is presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) at the Aircraft Technology Integration and Operations Forum or Balloon Systems Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Pendray Aerospace Literature Award
The Pendray Aerospace Literature Award is named in honor of Dr. G. Edward Pendray, a founder and past president of the American Rocket Society. The award is presented for an outstanding contribution or contributions to aeronautical and astronautical literature in the relatively recent past. The emphasis should be upon the high quality or major influence of the piece rather than, for example, the importance of the underlying technological contribution. The award is an incentive for aerospace professionals to write eloquently and persuasively about their field and should encompass editorials as well as papers or books.
The recipient receives a distinctive engraved medal, a certificate of citation and a rosette pin symbolizing literary excellence. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Piper General Aviation Award
Formerly the General Aviation Award, the Piper General Aviation Award is presented for outstanding contributions leading to the advancement of general aviation; honoring William T. Piper, Sr., who made the name Piper synonymous with general aviation. Formerly presented annually at the AIAA Aircraft Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, beginning in 2010, the award will be presented biennially (even numbered years).
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Plasmadynamics & Lasers Award
Approved by the Board of Directors in 1991, the Plasmadynamics & Lasers Award is presented for outstanding contributions to the understanding of the physical properties and dynamical behavior of matter in the plasma state and lasers as related to need in aeronautics and astronautics. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Propellants & Combustion Award
First presented in 1990, the Propellants and Combustion Award is presented for outstanding technical contributions to aeronautical or astronautical combustion engineering. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Public Service Award
The Public Service Award honors a person outside the aerospace community who has shown consistent and visible support for national aviation and space goals. Nominees may not be current AIAA members but may be a public figure who is widely known outside of aerospace community, positive public image, a supporter of the aerospace industry who has shown consistent and visible support of national aeronautics and/or astronautics research and development, shown unhesitant willingness to be identified with aerospace programs/supporters, and is not a member of the aerospace community or who has no personal vested interest for advocacy.
Because of the unique nature of this annual award, it is generally presented at the Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Reed Aeronautics Award
The Reed Aeronautics Award is the highest honor an individual can receive for notable achievement in aeronautics. The award is named after Dr. Sylvanus A. Reed, the aeronautical engineer, designer, and founding member of the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences in 1932. Reed was the first to develop a propeller system composed of metal rather than wood. His aluminum alloy propeller gave Jimmy Doolittle's plane the speed it needed to win the 1925 Schneider Cup race and brought the inventor much credit and many rewards. Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Space Automation & Robotics
Reactivated in 2005, the Space Automation and Robotics Award is presented for leadership and technical contributions by individuals and teams in the field of space automation and robotics. This biennial award is now presented (in odd-numbered years) at the Space Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Space Operations & Support Award
Established in 1991, theSpace Operations & Support Award is presented for outstanding efforts in overcoming space operations problems and assuring success, and recognizes those teams or individuals whose exceptional contributions were critical to an anomaly recovery, crew rescue, or space failure. This award is presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) generally at the AIAA Space Conference and Exhibition.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Space Processing Award
The Space Processing Award is presented for significant contributions in space processing or in furthering the use of microgravity for space processing. Reactivated in 2007, this award is presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Space Science Award
The Space Science Award, originally established in 1961, was presented to an investigator who distinguished himself through the achievement in studies of the physics of atmospheres of celestial bodies, or of the matter, fields, and dynamic and energy transfer processes occurring in space or experienced by space vehicles. Re-established in August 1998 with a broader scope, the Space Science Award is now presented to an individual for demonstrated leadership of innovative scientific investigations associated with space science missions. This award is presented biennially (in even numbered years) at the AIAA Space Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Space Systems Award
Formerly the Spacecraft Design Award, the Space Systems Award is now presented to recognize outstanding achievements in the architecture, analysis, design, and implementation of space systems. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Space Conference and Exhibition.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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Structures, Structural Dynamics, & Materials Award
Established in 1967, the Structures, Structural Dynamics, & Materials Award is presented to an individual who has been responsible for an outstanding sustained technical or scientific contribution in aerospace structures, structural dynamics, or materials. It is not presented in the years that the Walter J. and Angeline H. Crichlow Trust Prize, AIAA-ASC James H. Starnes Award or Ashley Award for Aeroelasticity are presented. This biennial award (even numbered years) is generally presented at the AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Summerfield Book Award
The Summerfield Book Award is named in honor of Dr. Martin Summerfield, founder and initial editor of the Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics series of books published by the AIAA. The award is presented to the author of the best book recently published (within the last five years) by AIAA. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Support Systems Award
The Support Systems Award was established in 1975 and was presented for significant contributions to the overall effectiveness of aerospace systems through the development of improved support systems technology. This award has been discontinued.
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Survivability Award
Established in 1993, the Survivability Award is presented to an individual or a team to recognize outstanding achievement or contribution in design, analysis, implementation and/or education of survivability in an aerospace system. This award is presented biennially (in even-numbered years) generally at the Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Sustained Service Award
The Sustained Service Award is presented to recognize sustained, significant service and contributions to AIAA by members of the Institute. The nominee/recipient must be a member in good standing who has shown continuing dedication to the interests of the Institute by making significant and sustained contributions over a period of years. Up to 20 awards are presented each year.
A nomination form and scoresheet documenting AIAA participation and contributions are required. Nominees for the award must score a minimum of 100 points on the Score Sheet. Nomination Deadline: 1 July
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Theodor W. Knacke Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Award
The Theodor W. Knacke Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Award is presented to recognize significant contributions to the advancement of aeronautical or aerospace systems through research, development and application of the art and science of aerodynamic decelerator technology. This award is presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) generally at the AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Thermophysics Award
The Thermophysics Award was established in 1975, and is presented for an outstanding singular or sustained technical or scientific contribution by an individual in thermophysics, specifically as related to the study and application of the properties and mechanisms involved in thermal energy transfer and the study of environmental effects on such properties and mechanisms. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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von Braun Award for Excellence in Space Program Management
Approved by the Board of Directors in 1987, the von Braun Award for Excellence in Space Program Management gives national recognition to an individual(s) for outstanding contributions in the management of a significant space or space-related program or project. The award honors Dr. Wernher von Braun, who was one of the world's first and foremost rocket engineers and a leading authority on space travel. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Space Conference and Exhibition.
Nomination Deadline: 1 February
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von Kármán Lectureship in Astronautics Award
In 1975, the Institute changed the name of the von Kármán Lecture to the von Kármán Lectureship in Astronautics. Honoring Theodore von Kármán, world famous authority on aerospace sciences, the von Kármán Lectureship in Astronautics Award recognizes an individual who has performed notably and distinguished himself technically in the field of astronautics. Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Walter J. and Angeline H. Crichlow Trust Prize
The Walter J. and Angeline H. Crichlow Trust Prize was established in 1994 and is presented to a single nominee (which can be an individual or small team of up to 4 contributing individuals) for a specific achievement or body of work (perhaps extending over a period of years) that became significant during the immediate past 15 years. The Prize is presented every four years generally at the AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference. The next award will be presented in 2015.
Nomination Deadline: 15 June of the year prior to presentation.
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William Littlewood Memorial Lecture
The William Littlewood Memorial Lecture provides for an annual lecture dealing with a broad phase of civil air transportation considered of current interest and major importance. The objective is to advance air transport engineering and to recognize those who make personal contributions to the field. The award, jointly sponsored by AIAA and SAE, perpetuates the memory of William Littlewood, the only person ever to be president of both AIAA and SAE. He was renowned for his contributions to the design of, and operational requirements for, civil transport aircraft. To perpetuate his memory, many of his friends requested SAE and AIAA to sponsor a series of lectures to be known as the “William Littlewood Memorial Lecture.” This annual Lecture is presented by AIAA in even-numbered years at their Aerospace Sciences Meeting and is presented by SAE in odd-numbered years at their AeroTech Congress & Exhibition. The awardee receives a framed certificate. Administration of the award resides with SAE.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Wright Brothers Lectureship in Aeronautics Award
Commemorating the first powered flights made by Orville and Wilbur Wright at Kitty Hawk in 1903, the Wright Brothers Lectureship in Aeronautics Award emphasizes significant advances in aeronautics by recognizing major leaders and contributors thereto. In prior years the Lectureship was presented annually in conjunction with an appropriate aviation conference; however beginning in 2007, the Lectureship is presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
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Wyld Propulsion Award
The Propulsion Award and the James H. Wyld Memorial Award honoring the developer of the regeneratively-cooled rocket engine were combined in 1964 to become the James H. Wyld Propulsion Award. In 1975 the name was again modified to the Wyld Propulsion Award, which is now presented for outstanding achievement in the development or application of rocket propulsion systems. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference.
Nomination Deadline: 1 October