Along with grants and scholarships, the Aerospace Education Foundation believes that recognizing those who educate America's youth is an important aspect of what AEF is all about. AEF and AFA chapters nationwide work very hard to insure our youth receive education in math and the sciences and that those who teach and support the educators are recognized.

"Ways to Use AEF Programs ... for AFA States & Chapters"

Christa McAuliffe Memorial Award

AEF's prestigious National Teacher of the Year award presented annually to the educator who has gone “the extra mile” to increase student interest in math, science and technology.
Click here to view the Winner of the Christa McAuliffe Memorial Award.
Click here to view the Previous Winners of the Christa McAuliffe Memorial Award.

AEF State Teacher of the Year Award

An award designed for AFA to recognize exceptional performance in education at the state level.
Click here to view the Winners of the AEF State Teacher of the Year Award.

AEF Chapter Teacher of the Year Award

A local award designed for AFA to recognize exceptional performance in education at the local level.
Click here to view the Winners of the AEF Chapter Teacher of the Year Award.

Jimmy Stewart Aerospace Education Award

A video contest that challenges AFJROTC units around the nation to tell the Air Force story on video. This year we have asked units to create a 60 second public service announcement.
Click Here to view the Jimmy Stewart Award Winning Video.

Spaatz Award

The Spaatz Award, named after General Carl A. "Tooey" Spaatz, presents a $1,000 stipend annually to the ACSC graduate who writes the best paper on advocacy of Air Force aerospace power. This thought was of particular interest to the Air Force Association since General Spaatz was not only a legendary World War II leader who served as AFA Chairman of the Board in 1950-1951, but he also was a staunch advocate of telling the airpower story to the public. He did this not only while in uniform, but also as a respected columnist-commentator on military affairs after his retirement.
Click here to view the Winner and previous winners of the Spaatz award.

Awards for Aerospace Education Excellence

Established to motivate and recognize participation in AEF programs, to encourage AFA organizations to participate in AEF programs and to recognize excellence in the execution of aerospace education programs.
Click here to view the previous winners of the Chairman's and President's awards.

ANG George W. Bush Award

Recognizes outstanding civilian employers of traditional Air National Guard members by awarding twelve recipients with $500. The Deadline for ANG Unit nominations is June 1. ANG Point of Contact is: MSgt Ashley Mihas at Ashley.Mihas@ngb.ang.af.mil.

The Aerospace Education Foundation is dedicated to the education of America's youth. If you have a question, or just want to get more information on our awards programs, please give us a call at 1-800-291-8480 or send us an e-mail at AEFStaff@aef.org.

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