Due to Hurricane Milton, the National Space Club Florida Committee has decided to postpone the Celebrate Space banquet and award ceremony until

Friday, October 25th. 

If you have any questions or concerns. Please feel free to contact email info@nscfl.org.

If you have any conflicts with this new date, please contact us ASAP.

RSVPs will now be accepted through COB, October 21st!

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Please note: We DO NOT accept walk-in's for this event. RSVP is required.

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Honoring:

** Lifetime Achievement Honorees **

Stephen Sojourner

** Kolcum News and Communications Honorees **

** Hall of Fame Honorees **

Kevin Ahrens

Steve Anstey

David Floyd

Ken Joseph

Donald Lovelace

Dr. Carlos Mata

Mike McAleenan

Brett Raulerson

Tim Reith

Marianne Rigolini

James Stephenson

Mark Sorensen

** Rising Star Honoree**

Dominick Munno

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Date: October 25, 2024

Time: Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00 PM & Dinner is Served at 7:00 PM

Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

Dress Code is Business Attire (No jeans please)

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Note: The menu options are as follows:

~Standard~

FILET MIGNON WITH BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS

SERVED WITH AU GRATIN POTATOES & BABY WHOLE CARROTS

~Vegan~

STUFFED ROMA TOMATOES WITH SPINACH/ROASTED BABY CARROTS,

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

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Please indicate which meal is preferred during ticket purchase or when submitting tables names, if no selection is made, the standard meal will be selected. Please also note any allergies.

~RSVP CLOSED~ Please note: We DO NOT accept walk-in's for this event. RSVP is required.

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Honoring:

** Lifetime Achievement Awardees **

Arthur Waite

Billy Childers

** Kolcum News and Communications Awardees **

Rebecca Burgman

Robert Pearlman

** Hall of Fame Honorees **

Patrick Adkins

Kelly McGuire

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Date: October 13, 2023

Time: Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00 PM & Dinner is Served at 7:00 PM

Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

Dress Code is Business Attire (No jeans please)

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Note: The menu options are as follows:

~Standard~

Coastal Surf n’ Turf

prime beef tenderloin & Maryland crab cake, jumbo asparagus, truffled parsnip purée, brown sage butter 

~Vegan~

Harvest Moon Curry

butternut squash & chickpea coconut curry, caramelized lime, crispy sage

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Please indicate which meal is preferred during ticket purchase or when submitting tables names, if no selection is made, the standard meal will be selected.

~~ RSVP CLOSED ~~

LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

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Luncheon Featuring: Kevin Lowdermilk, CEO, Vaya Space Date: August 8th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

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~ August Menu ~

Standard:

Mango BBQ Pork Ribs w/ 3 cheese mac and green beans

Pescetarian: 

Seared Garlic Shrimp w/ Roasted Piquillo Peppers over Toasted Coconut Risotto

Vegan:

Calabaza Coconut Curry Risotto

~~ RSVP CLOSED ~~

LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

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Luncheon Featuring: Duane Freer, Air Traffic Organization Space Operations Manager at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, Federal Aviation Administration Date: May 9th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

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~ May's Menu ~

Standard:

Herb Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Sundried-Tomato and Asiago Sauce, Roast Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Veg

Pescetarian: 

Seared Grouper w/ Pineapple and Poblano Pico de Gallo, Spanish Rice, Seasonal Veg

Vegan:

Grilled Cauliflower “Steaks” w/ Spanish Rice, Chimi Churri sauce

~~ RSVP CLOSED ~~

LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

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Luncheon Featuring: Todd Lindner, Head of Launch Site Operations, ABL Space Systems Date: June 13th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Pavilion, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

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~ June's Menu ~

Standard:

Roasted Lamb Gyro’s w/ lettuce, tomato, tzatziki sauce, Potato salad

Pescetarian: 

Seared Salmon over Fettuccine w/ Fontina Florentine Cream Sauce

Vegan:

Grilled Veggie Pasta Primavera