AIAA Orange County Section Annual Awards
We have some prestigious awards to confer on our star members, but we need your help in nominating well deserved members for these awards. If you feel you are entitled to any of these awards, please don't hesitate to ask a colleague to send in the nomination
- Orange County Aerospace Student of the Year.
- Orange County Young Professional of the Year
- Orange County Engineer of the Year, and
- Orange County Leadership Award
Here is the chapter announcement regarding all the awards:
General Selection Criteria:
- Membership in AIAA (required)
- Membership in AIAA Orange County Section
- Actively employed in the aerospace industry or a student studying in a related field
- Demonstration of engineering and technical expertise and innovative design ability
- Contributions to engineering education
- Professional service to the Orange County community
Description of Awards:
Orange County Aerospace Student of the Year Award
This award is given to a college junior, senior, or graduate student with a declared major and a demonstrated capability in an aerospace related field. More than one award may be presented.
Orange County Young Professional of the Year Award
This award is given to an engineer up to 35 years old with fewer than 10 years of engineering experience. The applicant must show high potential in the engineering profession with at least one significant engineering accomplishment during the past five years. More than one individual may be recognized.
Orange County Engineer of the Year
This award is given to an engineer either more than 35 years old or with more than 10 years of engineering experience. The applicant must have a history of engineering accomplishments and professional leadership. The entire career of the applicant including, but not limited to, technical experience, community service, engineering accomplishments and leadership abilities shall be considered.
Orange County Leadership Award (The Harry L. Staubs Leadership Award)
This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to the engineering profession. A specific contribution must have been made to promote the engineering profession at and beyond local levels through teaching, research, public service or professional-development activities. Candidates may include corporate managers, educators, legislators, public-relations officials, media professionals and others.
Please send your nominations to Dr. Lotfi El-Bayoumy
lotfi_el_bayoumy@yahoo.com
or mail to the address below
AIAA Orange County Section
P.O. 3411
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Please submit your nominations by June 30, 2023. Nominations received after that time cannot be considered.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Lotfi El-Bayoumy, Ph.D.
AIAA OC Section Awards Committee Chair
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Lotfi El-Bayoumy, Ph.D.
AIAA OC Section Awards Committee Chair
714-496-1555
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