2016 AFA Aerospace Award nominations sought Published Nov. 23, 2015 By Janis El Shabazz Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force Personnel Center officials will accept nominations through Jan. 7 for the 2016 Air Force Association Aerospace Awards for outstanding contributions to national defense in a variety of fields. Available awards include the following: Theodore Von Karman Award - for contributions in the field of science and engineering relating to aerospace activity by an Air Force military member, Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals. David C. Schilling Award - for contributions in the field of flight in the atmosphere or space, by an Air Force military member, Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals. Gill Robb Wilson Award - for contributions in the field of arts and letters covering a wide range of activities such as writing, speaking, media relations, sculpting or painting, by an Air Force military member, Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals. Citation of Honor - for contributions significantly exceeding standard performance by an Air Force military member, Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals. Each major command, field operating agency and direct reporting unit may submit one nomination for each award. Previous award winners may not be 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. For more information about Air Force personnel programs go to the myPers website. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one by following these instructions on the Air Force Retirees Services website.