Alumni

  Nominee must be a past ASF Astronaut Scholar recipient.

  Nominee must be a U.S. citizen.

  The achievement, product, technology, or service cited for the award has been widely recognized by others (company, industry, associations, etc.).

All applications with completed documentation are due March 31, 2020 by 11:59 PM.

  Applicants must offer evidence of significant accomplishments in a STEM field.

  Applicants must embrace and demonstrate a philosophy that fosters teamwork and promotes ingenuity.

  Applicants must meet the criteria as described in the categories below:

Character
Applicant should possess traits such as integrity, perseverance, critical thinking, intellectual daring, and a passion for exploration. The nominee will have clearly demonstrated a commitment to the pursuit of excellence.

Achievement
The award will recognize any outstanding accomplishments in STEM fields, including scientific discovery, the development of creative technologies, new and advanced processes and systems, significant patent applications, novel prototypes, and other innovative contributions.

Impact
The nominee’s achievements should have a demonstrable impact on society through their effect on science, technology, industry, global leadership, or the inspiration of future generations.

All eligible applications will be reviewed by the judging committee and the winner will be selected for the Neil Armstrong Award of Excellence by mid-June 2020. All nominees will be notified and invited to attend the Innovators Gala in Washington D.C. on August 22, 2020. The recipient of the Neil Armstrong™ Award of Excellence will be awarded during the gala celebration.