International Cooperation Award Open for Nominations 1 June 2025 – 1 September 2025

Award Recipients

2024

• Jean-Yves Le Gall
  President

  Awarded

  Award: 2024 AIAA International Cooperation Award

  AIAA Citation: For extraordinary contributions and leadership, and for major collaborations with the international community in the development and operation of space missions for scientific and civil applications.

2023

• Dr Vincent A Orlando
  MIT Lincoln Laboratory

  Awarded

  Award: 2023 AIAA International Cooperation Award

  AIAA Citation: For over 40 years of sustained technical innovation, standards development, and international harmonization of aviation surveillance system technology.

2022

• Dominique Collin
  Safran

  Awarded

  Award: 2022 AIAA International Cooperation Award

  AIAA Citation: “For sustained leadership in building international collaborations on noise and emissions reduction strategies for subsonic transport aircraft.”

2021

• Frank Flechtner
  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: 2021 AIAA International Cooperation Award

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding leadership of the international consortium in the planning and implementation of the successful Earth gravity missions
• Mr Michael A Gross
  Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: 2021 AIAA International Cooperation Award

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding leadership of the international consortium in the planning and implementation of the successful Earth gravity missions
• Dr Michael M Watkins
  Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: 2021 AIAA International Cooperation Award

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding leadership of the international consortium in the planning and implementation of the successful Earth gravity missions.
• Albert Zaglauer
  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: 2021 AIAA International Cooperation Award

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding leadership of the international consortium in the planning and implementation of the successful Earth gravity missions

2020

• Prof Joachim Szodruch
  DLR - German Aerospace Center

  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: 2020 International Cooperation Award

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions to international aeronautics research cooperation through establishment and leadership of the International Forum for Aviation Research.
• Dr Jaiwon Shin
  NASA HQ

  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: 2020 International Cooperation Award

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions to international aeronautics research cooperation through establishment and leadership of the International Forum for Aviation Research.

2017

• Mrs Melissa B Rivers
  NASA Langley Research Center

  Awarded-CoRecipients

  AIAA Citation: For vision, leadership, and implementation of the NASA Common Research Model advancing United States and international research collaboration on industry relevant challenges in open forums.
• Dr John C Vassberg
  The Boeing Company

  Awarded-CoRecipients

  AIAA Citation: For vision, leadership, and implementation of the NASA Common Research Model advancing United States and international research collaboration on industry relevant challenges in open forums.
• Dr Richard A Wahls
  NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

  Awarded-CoRecipients

  AIAA Citation: For vision, leadership, and implementation of the NASA Common Research Model advancing United States and international research collaboration on industry relevant challenges in open forums.

2016

• Dr Simonetta Di Pippo
  United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding and sustained contribution to promoting international space projects and leadership in forging and implementing international intergovernmental space cooperation agreements.

2015

• Prof Russell M Cummings
  US Air Force Academy

  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: “For outstanding leadership of an international team focused on the improvement of predictive capability for the stability and control of air and sea vehicles.”
• Dr Andreas Schuette
  DLR - German Aerospace Center

  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding leadership of an international team focused on the improvement of predictive capability for the stability and control of air and sea vehicles.

2014

• Prof John E LaGraff
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: “For stimulating multi-generational U.S. – European collaboration and coordination through AIAA's creation and sponsorship of the PEGASUS student paper competition and its participation in the annual Student Paper Contest.”

2013

• Dr Scott Pace
  Space Policy Institute

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding and sustained analysis and assessments to civil, commercial, and national space security policy, and space projects and programs entailing international space cooperation and competition.

2012

• Dr Jean-Michel Contant
  Awarded

  Award: 1

  AIAA Citation: For unique contributions to the cause of international cooperation with visionary and pioneering efforts within the world-wide aerospace community

2010

• Ken Hodgkins
  US Department of State

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: In recognition of preeminent accomplishments in promoting international cooperation in civil space activities that have significantly contributed to U.S. foreign policy and global economic objectives.

2009

• Prof Dietrich J Hummel
  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding leadership of an international team focused on the improved understanding of vortical flow phenomena and its predictability on fighter aircraft and delta wings.
• Dr John E Lamar
  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding leadership of an international team focused on the improved understanding of vortical flow phenomena and its predictability on fighter aircraft and delta wings.

2008

• Dr Peter M Bainum
  Retired f/Howard University

  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For a lifetime commitment to enabling international involvement of students and faculty.

2007

• Graham J Gibbs
  Canadian Space Agency

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: In recognition of more than 40 years of promoting international aerospace cooperation through industrial international contributions in avionics systems, leadership in forging international intergovernmental space cooperation agreements, and extensive professional society ac

2006

• William H Gerstenmaier
  NASA

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: In recognition of unparalleled accomplishments as Manager of the International Space Station Program, providing leadership to the 16-nation, 5-agency partnership pursuing this unprecedented and highly complex technical endeavor.

2004

• Mrs. Margaret G Finarelli
  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: In recognition of outstanding performance over more than two decades in the promotion of international cooperation in NASA programs, the GLOBE Program, and International Space University activities.

2003

• Dr D Brent Smith
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For untiring devotion to advancing Earth observation satellites, data, and information through international cooperation among space agencies, intergovernmental organizations, remote sensing industry and user communities

2002

• Richard L Kline
  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For significant contributions in international programs with U.S. and European/Russian organizations, and for sustained contributions to international understanding as an International Astronautical Federation Leader.

2001

• Dr George T Schmidt
  The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For sustained, original contributions in developing cooperative technical exchanges and educational activities in guidance, navigation & control between the U.S. and other nations.

2000

• Ms. Mireille M Gerard
  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For singularly distinctive contribution in developing and executing AIAA's international activities and advancing the spirit of cooperation throughout the world.
• Mr Richard H Petersen
  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions to international aeronautical cooperation as NASA Associate Administrator and Director of its Langley Research Center and as President of the International Council of Aeronautical Sciences

1999

• Ian W Pryke
  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For indefatigable efforts in promoting international cooperation between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the European Space Agency, particularly in the Space Station Freedom and International Space Station programs, and for outstanding leadership in furthering the international exchange of space information.

1998

• Lynn F H Cline
  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: In recognition of outstanding accomplishments in fostering and facilitating international cooperation in space, particularly the International Space Station Program.

1997

• Dr John H McElroy
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For creative leadership in the planning, negotiation and execution of international participation in major U.S. space applications programs

1996

• Mr. Arnold D Aldrich
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For significant and continuing contributions to the cooperative relationship between Russia and the United States, both during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project and the International Space Station programs.

1995

• James J Harford
  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For more than four decades of continuous contributions to and achievements in international cooperation in aeronautics and astronautics.

1994

• Dr Burton I Edelson
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: In recognition of more than three decades of continuous contributions and achievements in the field of international cooperation in space and astronautics.

1993

• Dr Arnauld E Nicogossian
  NASA Headquarters

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions and exceptional leadership in fostering broad international cooperation in pursuit of space and life sciences research and medical operations.
• Mr. Brian H Rowe
  GE Aircraft Engines

  Awarded-CoRecipients

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For solid engineering and program leadership in the development, certification and service introduction of the CFM56 jet engine, setting an exemplary tone for international aeronautical cooperation

1992

• Richard J Barnes
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: In recognition of more than 30 years of dedicated participation in the field of international space cooperation and for many contributions in bringing about valuable joint multinational programs to advance space science, applications, and operations worldwide
• Dr Irving C Statler
  NASA Ames Research Center

  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: For two decades of sustained, notable contributions to the initiation and management of highly-productive collaborative, multi-national aeronautics research programs and scientific exchanges involving the United Sates, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and the NATO/AGARD community.

1991

• Dr Herbert Friedman
  Naval Research Lab

  Awarded

  Award: -

  AIAA Citation: From the International Geophysical Year to the International Space Year--for 35 years of leadership in international cooperation in space science.

1989

• Mr. Gareth C Chang
  GM Hughes Electronics

  Awarded

  Award: 1989 International Cooperation Award