Officials seek nominations for aerospace awards Published Aug. 30, 2011 Air Force Personnel, Service and Manpower Public Affairs RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2012 Air Force Association Aerospace Awards for outstanding contributions to national defense in a variety of fields. These awards include: Theodore Von Karman Award - for contributions in the field of science and engineering relating to aerospace activity by an Air Force military member, Department of the Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals. David C. Schilling Award - for contributions in the field of manned flight in the atmosphere or space by an Air Force military member, Department of the Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals. Gill Robb Wilson Award - for contributions in the field of arts and letters covering a range of activity such as writing, speaking, media relations, sculpting or painting by an Air Force military member, Department of the Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals. Citation of Honor - for contributions significantly exceeding standard performance by an Air Force military member, Department of the Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals. Each major command, field operating agency and direct reporting unit may only nominate one person for each award. Previous award winners may not be re-nominated for the same category. Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their MAJCOM, FOA or DRU for applicable suspense dates and additional information regarding nomination procedures. Completed nomination packages must be sent to the Air Force Personnel Center by Jan. 6, 2012. For more information about personnel issues, visit the Air Force Personnel Services website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.