Mary W. Jackson Award Open for Nominations 1 March 2025 – 1 June 2025

This award recognizes an individual or group within AIAA who has devoted time and effort and made significant contributions to the advancement of under-represented communities within the Institute. It also seeks to raise awareness of the value of an organization that reflects the demographics of society and brings attention to important and challenging issues within the aerospace workforce at large. Lastly, this award seeks to inspire other members to engage in activities that will promote the Institute’s goals and objectives..

This annual award is generally presented during the AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum).

Deadlines:
Accepting Online Nominations: 10 February
Nomination Deadline: 1 June
Endorsement Letters Deadline: 1 July

Online Nomination System 

Award Recipients

2025

• Prof Karen A Thole
  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

  Awarded

  Award: 2025 AIAA Mary W. Jackson Award

  AIAA Citation: For sustained significant contributions to raise awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion in the aerospace workforce at large, an AIAA core value.

2024

• Amanda R Simpson
  Third Segment LLC

  Awarded

  Award: 2024 AIAA Mary W. Jackson Award

  AIAA Citation: For being a trailblazer in the aerospace community, a champion of diversity and inclusion in industry and government, and an inspiration to future generations.

2023

• Dr Eric J Ruggiero
  GE Aerospace

  Awarded

  Award: 2023 AIAA Mary W. Jackson Award

  AIAA Citation: For leadership in bringing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to the forefront for the aerospace community through sustained efforts through professional societies.

2022

• Mr Eric B. Holmes
  NASA HQ

  Awarded

  Award: 2022 AIAA Mary W. Jackson Award

  AIAA Citation: For your sustained significant contributions to raise awareness on the value of diversity and inclusion in the aerospace workforce at large, an AIAA core value

2021

• Dr Dexter Johnson
  NASA Langley Research Center

  Awarded

  Award: 2021 AIAA Mary W. Jackson Award

  AIAA Citation: For your significant contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion within the aerospace and astronautics community through your AIAA collaborations with students and industry partners.

2020

• Charles F Wilson
  AIAA New England

  Awarded

  Award: 2020 AIAA Mary W. Jackson Award

  AIAA Citation: “For zealously pursuing AIAA’s Diversity and Inclusion initiative, hosting special events and collaborating with organizations to promote progress in diversity for AIAA and with the AIAA New England Section team.”

2019

• Dr Susan A Frost
  NASA-Ames Research Center

  Awarded

  Award: 2019 AIAA Mary W. Jackson Award

  AIAA Citation: For shaping AIAA s Diversity and Inclusion initiative and moving it forward throughout the AIAA community and beyond. Her passion, dedication and leadership role make her the ultimate role model for everyone who follows her footsteps.

2018

• AIAA Guidance Navigation And Control Technical Committee
  AIAA Guidance Navigation And Control Technical Committee

  Awarded

  Award: 2018 AIAA Mary W. Jackson Award

  AIAA Citation: For significant contributions to AIAA diversity and inclusion as a champion of women’s leadership and technical advancements in Guidance Navigation and Control.