Fellow AIAA members and colleagues,
Each year the Greater Huntsville Section solicits nominations for its Section Awards. AIAA Section Awards are an outstanding way to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of colleagues and co-workers. This year, we encourage you to consider nominating someone that you know for one of our eight awards.
The GHS Awards Committee recommends recipients to the Section Council for approval, and the awards are then presented at the Annual Council Installation and Awards Dinner. This year's 71st Annual Section Awards Banquet will be held on Friday May 8, 2026 at the Huntsville Botanical Garden Carriage House. Please save the date.
The full "Call for Nominations" and forms to be used in submitting a nomination are attached. Nominations must be received no later than March 31, 2026. Nominations may be sent to joe.majdalani@auburn.edu with copy to distribution@hsv-aiaa.org
· The Hermann Oberth Award is presented to a Section member in recognition of outstanding individual scientific achievement in the field of astronautics or for the promotion and advancement of the aeronautical sciences.
· The Holger Toftoy Award is presented to a Section member in recognition of outstanding technical management in the fields of aeronautics and astronautics.
· The Konrad Dannenberg Educator of the Year Award is presented to a Section member in recognition of outstanding service to education and promotion of math and science within the community.
· The Martin Schilling Award is presented to a Section member in recognition of outstanding service to the Section.
· The Earl Pearce Professional of the Year Award is presented to a Section member in recognition of extraordinary dedication, creativity, and leadership while engaged in professional work or activity within the aerospace community.
· The Ed Pruett Young Professional of the Year Award is presented to a Section member of 35 years of age or younger who has demonstrated extraordinary technical skill and dedication in the practice of the Aerospace Engineering profession.
· The Undergraduate Student of the Year Award is presented to a Section undergraduate student member in recognition of notable technical accomplishments, active engineering research, outstanding service to AIAA student section, or active STEM outreach in the local community.
· The Graduate Student of the Year Award is presented to a Section graduate student member in recognition of notable technical accomplishments, active engineering research, outstanding service to AIAA student section, or active STEM outreach in the local community.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email.
Very sincerely,
Joseph C. (Joe) Majdalani, PhD, PE
Fellow, AIAA & ASME
Director of Honors & Awards
AIAA Greater Huntsville Section
Professor and Francis Chair
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36830
Voice: (334) 707-9115
Email: joe.majdalani@auburn.edu
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Joseph Majdalani
Auburn University
Auburn AL
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