The Neil Armstrong™ Award of Excellence is awarded annually
to an Astronaut Scholar Alum. This award serves as a prestigious recognition for those who
continually push the boundaries in their fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The awarded Astronaut Scholar Alum exemplifies personal character and professional achievement
mirroring the core values of its namesake, Neil Armstrong.
Each year, the Neil Armstrong™
Award of Excellence is presented at the Innovators Gala, bringing together
some of America’s pioneering astronauts and STEM leaders. This year the Gala will be held on August
19, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
