Space Foundation Announces Nomination Period for General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award, Presented at 2025 Space Symposium

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Sept. 4, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering education, collaboration and information for the global space ecosystem, is now accepting nominations for its most prestigious honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award.

Named in memory of Gen. James E. Hill, USAF (Ret.), longtime chairperson of Space Foundation, this award celebrates individuals whose exceptional contributions over 20 years have significantly benefited humanity through space exploration, technology development, or the application of space assets in areas like academia, culture and industry.

Nominations will be accepted from Sept. 4 to Nov. 30, 2024. Anyone can nominate a candidate, with self-nomination not permitted. Nominees must demonstrate outstanding achievements recognized on a national or international scale by Space Foundation’s board of directors. The award will be presented at the 40th Space Symposium, to be held April 7-10, 2025, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.

Recent recipients include:

• 2024: Martin “Marty” C. Faga, former assistant secretary of the Air Force and NRO director
• 2023: Daniel S. Goldin, NASA’s longest-serving administrator
• 2022: Joanne Maguire, first female executive vice president, Lockheed Martin
• 2021: Patti Grace Smith, FAA official, private space travel advocate
• 2020: Eugene F. “Gene” Kranz, former NASA flight director

Candidates must meet at least two of the following criteria:

• Advancement of space technology
• Advancement of human understanding of space
• Contribution to public support for space endeavors
• Shaping of governmental policy toward space
• Artistic interpretation of space’s significance
• Design of enduring space systems
• Use of space technology to benefit humanity

Additionally, nominees must align with Space Foundation’s mission by meeting at least three of the following requirements:

• Published work related to space exploration
• Promotion of space exploration through various media
• Knowledge transfer to non-space-related groups
• Community or public service
• Significant contribution to Space Foundation’s mission

To nominate a candidate, submit a letter (not exceeding two pages) by standard mail or email to:

Rich Cooper
Vice President, Strategic Communications & Space Awareness
Space Foundation Washington, D.C., Office
1700 North Moore Street, Ste. 1105
Arlington, VA 22209

Email: [email protected]

Upon approval by Space Foundation’s board of directors, the honoree will be notified promptly in writing. For inquiries, contact Rich Cooper via the email provided.

About Space Symposium

Created by Space Foundation as the premier assembly of the global space community, Space Symposium brings more than 12,000 space professionals, business leaders, and decision-makers together to inform, engage and connect.

Since 1985, attendees have experienced a dynamic business atmosphere where partnerships are formed while the latest in space technology is showcased by 230+ innovators in our expansive exhibit centers. Space Symposium attendees gather from 40+ countries at The Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, representing all sectors of the space community: space agencies, commercial businesses, military organizations, government agencies, R&D facilities, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs.

Furthering its global reach, Space Symposium provides unparalleled access to its virtual attendees, via livestream and on-demand programming of speakers, panels and events. To learn more about Space Symposium, visit www.spacesymposium.org.

About Space Foundation 

Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering education, collaboration and information for the global space ecosystem. Driven by partnerships, Space Foundation unites the entire spectrum of stakeholders — business, government, education and local communities — through support from corporate members, sponsors, fundraising and grants. Visit Space Foundation at www.SpaceFoundation.org, and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Media Contacts:

Rich Cooper
Vice President, Strategic Communications & Space Awareness
Space Foundation
(202) 596-0714
[email protected]

Dottie O’Rourke
TECHMarket Communications
(650) 344-1260
[email protected]

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