ION Awards
The Institute of Navigation is a scientific, nonprofit organization, founded in 1945. Its programs are directed toward elevating standards of navigation by coordinating the knowledge and achievements of practicing navigators, scientists, and those involved in the development and production of navigation equipment. The Institute sponsors and administers several awards to recognize individuals making significant contributions, or demonstrating outstanding performance relating to navigation.
ANNUAL AWARDS
The Institute sponsors seven major annual awards. Nominations are solicited from the navigation community. The presentation of these coveted awards is a highlight of the ION International Technical Meeting.
Nominations for these awards may be submitted by anyone, but all nominations must be in conformance with ION nomination standards. Recipients need not be members. Those received in correct form by October 15 will be considered.
Address correspondence to: Chairman, Awards Selection Committee, The Institute of Navigation, 8551 Rixlew Lane, Suite 360, Manassas, Virginia 20109, Fax: 703-366-2724, E-mail: mlewis@ion.org
ION FELLOWS AND HONORARY FELLOWS
The Council of the Institute of Navigation has established the grades of Fellow and Honorary Fellow of the Institute. An individual may be nominated for selection as a Fellow Member or Honorary Fellow on the basis of his/her distinguished sustained professional contributions to the advancement of the Technology, Management, Practice and Teaching of the Arts and Sciences of Navigation, and/or for lifetime contributions to the Institute.
Former members of the ION who are not currently active members of the organization may be elected to non-voting Fellow Membership.
Election to Honorary Fellow Membership is authorized for non-members of the Institute of Navigation who are qualified by their accomplishments for recognition as a non-voting Fellow Member. Members of other national institutes of navigation are also considered in this category.
Nominations may be submitted by currently active ION members. All nominations must be in conformance with ION nomination guidelines as outlined on the nomination form. Nominations received in correct form by October 15 will be considered.
Address all correspondence to: Chair, Fellow Selection Committee, The Institute of Navigation, 8551 Rixlew Lane, Suite 360, Manassas, Virginia 20109, Fax: 703-366-2724, E-mail: mlewis@ion.org
The Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation has the opportunity to present the prestigious Johannes Kepler Award when deemed worthy. The winner of this award will be determined by a special nominating committee of the ION's Satellite Division. You are encouraged to submit names of individuals for consideration. Complete the online nomination form or provide a supporting letter by June 30 to: Sat. Div. Awards Selections Committee, The Institute of Navigation, 8551 Rixlew Lane, Suite 360, Manassas, Virginia 20109, Fax: 703-366-2724, E-mail: mlewis@ion.org
The Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation has approved the Bradford W. Parkinson Award for Excellence in Global Navigation Satellite Systems. Professors and faculty are encouraged to submit nominations for deserving graduate students. For complete details and the online nomination form follow the links below. Nomination deadline is June 30. Bradford W. Parkinson Award Committee, The Institute of Navigation, 8551 Rixlew Lane, Suite 360, Manassas, Virginia 20109, Fax: 703-366-2724, E-mail: mlewis@ion.org
PTTI DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The purpose of this award to recognize outstanding contributions related to the management of PTTI systems. The winner of this award will be determined by a special nominating committee organized by the PTTI Conference Committee. You are encouraged to submit names of individuals for consideration. Nomination deadline is August 1. Address all correspondence to: Chair, PTTI Service Award Selection Committee, The Institute of Navigation, 8551 Rixlew Lane, Suite 360, Manassas, Virginia 20109, Fax: 703-366-2724, E-mail: mlewis@ion.org
In addition to the major awards, the ION sponsors student awards for navigation excellence. Cash awards are available to outstanding students of navigation selected by the faculty of recognized academies. For an application form, contact the Institute of Navigation, 8551 Rixlew Lane, Suite 360, Manassas, Virginia 20109, Fax: 703-366-2724, E-mail: mlewis@ion.org
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