The A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Award

This recognition program is for senior members who have earned the Master Rating in the Aerospace Education Officer 215 Specialty Track.   Nominated by unit commander on CAPF2a.  For more information, refer to CAPR 280-2.

The Aerospace Education Excellence Award Program for Units

This award is presented to units that participate in an activity-based voluntary aerospace education program.  The unit AEO and unit commander enroll in the program and sign a contract to have six aerospace activities January through June (one each month).  Reports are submitted each month to National Headquarters.  Units completing the requirements are presented with a commemorative plaque.

Far more important than the plaque are the educational materials that are provided at no cost as part of this program, and the benefits to the unit by participating in this program.  Conducting these activities foster group interaction and socialization, and can generate great excitement for aerospace education within the unit.

For more information, download the Unit AE Excellence program brochure & signup forms.

 

The Aerospace Education Excellence Award Program for Middle Schools

Similar to the "CAP Unit" award program, this award is for middle schools that participate in an activity-based voluntary aerospace education program.  A teacher (who wants to become a CAP AE member) enrolls in the program and signs a contract to have six aerospace activities presented one each month starting in October.  Reports are submitted each month to National Headquarters.  Units completing the requirements are presented with a commemorative plaque, and a certificate for each student.

The educational materials that are provided at no cost as part of this program, and the benefits to the students are exceptional.   Additionally, these "CAP Activities" can lead new 6th, 7th and 8th graders interested in aerospace to your local unit. 

For more information, download the Middle School AE Excellence program brochure & signup forms.

The Frank G. Brewer - Civil Air Patrol Memorial Aerospace Awards

This award is presented annually in five categories at both the regional and national level.  Established 31 Dec 1959, the award serves as a memorial to Mr. Frank G. Brewer, Sr.  It recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of youth in aerospace activities.

The five categories for this award are:

Category I - Civil Air Patrol Cadet Member
Category II - Civil Air Patrol Senior Member
Category III - Individual
Category IV - Organization
Category V - Anniversary (presented every five years)

Any member or unit may submit a Brewer nomination for any category.  Brewer Nomination Forms must be submitted to the wing DAE by 15 January.  For more information, see CAPP 15.

National Congress on Aviation and Space Education Crown Circle for Aerospace Education Leadership Award

This award was established in 1979 to recognize demonstrated performance of outstanding leadership in aerospace education.  The Crown Circle Award is one of the highest awards in aerospace education worldwide.  It is open to anyone involved in aerospace education.

Nominees must have:

1.  Demonstrated involvement and commitment to aerospace education.

2.  Outstanding leadership in aerospace education, locally, nationally and internationally.

3.  Performance over an extended term (years), at a high level, and of great quality.

Crown Circle Nomination Forms are submitted to CAP National Headquarters CAP/ETA each year and must be postmarked by January 1.  For more information on this award, refer to CAPP 15.

The A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award

This is an annual award to recognize aerospace education teachers for outstanding accomplishments in aerospace education and for possessing those honorable attributes expected of American educators.  This award is open to classroom teachers kindergarten through twelfth grade at public, private or parochial schools.  It honors teachers who 1) use aerospace education to teach traditional subjects or, 2) teach aerospace education as a separate subject or, 3) uses aerospace education to enrich the teaching of traditional subjects.

The A. Scott Crossfield award consists of: 1) a $1,000 cash stipend; 2) membership in the National Congress Crown Circle for Aerospace Education Leadership; and 3) free room and registration at all future National Congresses on Aviation and Space Education.

Anyone may submit a Crossfield Award Nomination Form to NHQ CAP/ETA no later than 1 February annually.  For more information, see CAPP 15.