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Program

Purpose

Applicability

Responsibilities

Administered

Form Of Recognition

NASA Financial Management Award

Recognizes innovative and effective financial management techniques, procedures, and policies that aid in the improvement of Government-wide financial management functions.

All NASA Centers, with the exception of HQ Office of the Chief Financial Officer employees.

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Annual Call Letter

Monetary award

NASA Procurement Award Program

Recognizes outstanding procurement in ten categories?specific performance of individuals and Centers.

All NASA Centers

Office of Procurement

Annual Call Letter

Plaque or certificate

Acquisition Improvement Awards

Rewards NASA individuals and groups for creating and implementing improved results on individual contracts, or innovative changes in contracting processes that save resources and enhance mission attainment.

All NASA Centers

Office of Procurement

NPD 3451.5

Monetary or certificate

NASA Small Business Advocates Awards

Recognizes four categories of outstanding contributions to NASA’s achievements in small business programs (one award in each category).

All NASA Centers

Office of Small Business Programs

Annual Call Letter

Trophy and/or Certificate accompanied by a cash award

Space Flight Awareness (SFA) Employee Motivation and Recognition Program
-  SFA Honoree
-  SFA Team
-  SFA Silver Snoopy
-  SFA Flight Safety
-  SFA Leadership
-  SFA Supplier

Recognizes exemplary performance and significant achievements leading to safe, cost-effective program modifications that increase reliability, efficiency, and performance to ensure mission success and human safety.

All NASA Centers, supporting Government agencies, private industry, and international organizations supporting human spaceflight programs

Space Operations Mission Directorate

Call Letter (details are contained in SFA brochure and are available from SFA Program Manager)

Various awards and motivational materials

Military Awards and Decorations to Military Personnel Assigned to NASA

Recognizes individual military personnel, on detail to NASA, based on a heroic, meritorious, or extraordinary act, achievement, or service.

All NASA Centers

Office of External Relations, in coordination with the Department of Defense

NPD 3280.8

Military awards and decorations

Quality and Safety Achievement Recognition Award

Recognizes Government and contractor employees at NASA who have displayed or exhibited exemplary performance in contributing to quality products and services in safety and mission assurance-related activities.

All NASA Centers

Office of Safety and Mission Assurance

Annual Call Letter

Award Plaque
Cash Award

George M. Low Award
NASA’s Quality and Excellence Award

Recognizes NASA’s prime and subcontractors for outstanding performance in the categories of large and small business, product, and service organizations.

All NASA Mission Directorates and Centers nominate select contractors to be evaluated for the Award

Office of Safety and Mission Assurance

Annual Call Letter

Trophy

External Awards Program

Recognizes the exemplary accomplishments of NASA employees by participating in recognition programs sponsored by organizations external to NASA.

All NASA Centers

Office of Human Capital Management

Solicitations from external organizations issued through quarterly call
e-mails from NSSC

Varies by sponsoring organizations

Congressional Space Medal of Honor

Authorizes the President to recognize, in the name of Congress, an astronaut who, in the performance of his/her duties, has distinguished himself/herself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and humanity.

Astronauts

Office of Human Capital Management

As occasion deems appropriate.

Congressional Space Medal of Honor

Blue Marble Award

Recognizes individuals and groups in three categories:
-  NASA Environmental Quality Award for programs, projects, or processes such as Greening the Government initiatives, environmental, management,
sustainability, cultural resources, remediation, or environmental education.
-  The NASA Excellence in Energy and Water Management Award recognizes initiatives in energy efficiency, water conservation, or renewable energy use.
-  NASA’s Director’s Environmental & Energy Award recognizes exceptional leadership or professionalism in implementing NASA’s mission and vision while understanding and protecting the home planet.

All NASA Centers

Office of Institutions and Management, Environmental Management Division

Biannual Call Letter

Blue Marble Trophy

Awards for Scientific and Technical Contributions-  Inventor of the Year
-  Software of the Year
-  Board Awards

Provides monetary recognition for scientific and technical inventions and contributions to NASA that have significant value in the conduct of aeronautical and space activities (applies whether or not patentable).

All NASA Centers

NASA Inventions and Contributions Board

14 CFR 1240.1

Cash