Johannes Kepler Award

Sponsored by:  Satellite Division of ION

Purpose:  To honor an individual during their lifetime for sustained and significant contributions to the development of satellite navigation.

Eligibility:  A recipient must be a current member of the ION. Membership must have been established at least two years prior to nomination. Companies, Agencies, Educational Institutions, Associations, Groups of Individuals and previous Kepler Award recipients are not eligible for consideration. The Award shall be given, at most, once each year. It shall be given only in those years in which an outstanding contribution is considered worthy of such recognition.

Nominations:  Nominations for the award may be submitted by anyone, but all nominations must conform to the nomination guidelines by submitting (1) a completed nomination form located on the ION’s web site which requests a one page biographical sketch (500 words or less) for the nominee, a summary of the nominee’s sustained and significant contributions to the development of satellite navigation and a proposed citation in 25 words of less that describe his or her specific documented contribution(s); (2) a full Curriculum Vitae including education, employment history, leadership positions within technical societies and associations, publications, awards, and patents; and (3) three signed letters of reference (one letter may be provided by the Nominator). Nominations must be received by June 30th. Submissions received after the closing date will not be considered.

Selection: The award recipient shall be selected by secret ballot of the Satellite Division Awards Committee after careful evaluation of the submitted nomination packages. The Awards Guidelines, which accompany these regulations, will be used for the voting process. The committee shall look for sustained and significant contributions to the development of satellite navigation over a period of years. The selection shall be communicated to the ION National Office at least one month prior to the Satellite Division’s Annual Meeting.

Complete the online nomination form or provide a supporting letter by June 30 to: Satellite Division Awards Selections Committee, The Institute of Navigation, 8551 Rixlew Lane, Suite 360, Manassas, Virginia 20109, Fax: 703-366-2724.

Formal presentation of the Award will take place at the ION Satellite Division Annual Meeting (ION GNSS) in September.

Nomination Form

Previous Winners:

2012 Dr. Karl Kovach 2011 Dr. Gary McGraw 2010 Dr. Todd Walter 2009 Dr. Penina Axelrad 2008 Phillip W. Ward 2007 Dr. Richard B. Langley 2006 Patrick Fenton 2005 Dr. Christopher Hegarty 2004 Dr. Charles R. Cahn 2003 Thomas Stansell 2002 Dr. Günter W. Hein 2001 Dr. M. Elizabeth Cannon 2000 Dr. Per Enge 1999 Dr. James J. Spilker, Jr. 1998 Dr. Peter Daly 1997 Dr. Gerard Lachapelle 1996 Dr. Frank van Graas 1995 Dr. Richard J. Anderle 1994 Ron Hatch 1993 Dr. A.J. Van Dierendonck 1992 Dr. Rudy Kalafus 1991 Dr. Bradford Parkinson