The National Space Club Florida Committee is one of three regional committees of the National Space Club in Washington, D.C. We provide information on space activities through monthly luncheons, promoting space leadership, stimulating advancement of space applications, sponsoring educational activities, and providing recognition for contributions to advancements in aerospace science, operations, research, and education.

Awards

The National Space NSCFL Florida Committee recognizes significant contributions to, and supports the future of, America's space program through a variety of means that include presenting special awards and honors each year and include:

Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award

Named for the first director of the Kennedy Space Center, this award recognizes a person who has made a particularly important contribution to the space program during the past year while working on Florida's Space Coast.
Criteria and Past Winners.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognizes the contributions of experienced people who have spent much of their career dedicated to making a difference in the space program.
Criteria and Past Winners.

Rising Star Award (Lifetime Achievement Co-Award)

Started in 2011, this award recognizes "above & beyond” accomplishments of young achievers who have made contributions to the space industry in Florida through either technical, education, or leadership aerospace related activities. Criteria and Past Winners.

Harry Kolcum Memorial News and Communications Award

Named for the late aerospace writer who worked for Aviation Week Space Technology, this award recognizes the contributions of professional journalists and communicators to inform the public about launch operations from the Cape.
Criteria and Past Winners.

Florida National Defense Space Award

Created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made by Department of Defense (DoD) personnel while on duty in the State of Florida. The award celebrates major contributions of DoD active duty military, DoD civilians and DoD contractors in space-related areas that significantly contribute to the defense of our nation.
Criteria and Past Winners.

Educational Awards

Each year we provide funds to support activities that will help educate and inspire students to pursue careers in aerospace, ensuring future generations benefit from space exploration. Our signature event takes place in November when we help sponsor a program in which some 6,000 local sixth-grade students spend a day at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.