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Arlington, VA -- July 13, 2005 -- The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) would like to announce its 2005 Awards Winners. These individuals were recognized at the Annual Awards Ceremony held during the Unmanned Systems North America 2005 Symposium and Exhibition in Baltimore, Maryland, June 30. Please visit our website at www.auvsi.org for more information on the individual winners.
Al Aube Outstanding Contributor Award:
This award is presented to a nationally recognized member of AUVSI who figures prominently in the advancement of unmanned vehicle systems in terms of promoting ideas, creating new concepts, directing programs or being directly involved in unmanned vehicle systems development and operation.
2005 Award Winner:
AeroVironment
Member of the Year Award:
This award is presented to an exceptionally dedicated AUVSI member who has made a significant contribution to the objectives of AUVSI through major efforts and/or outstanding performance.
2005 Award Winner:
Dr. Jon Bornstein
Operations Award:
This award is presented to a member or non-member directly involved in test and evaluation and/or operational employment of unmanned vehicle systems. The recipient, directing operations for test programs or mission accomplishments and maintenance, should be comfortable with UVS hardware such as vehicles, propulsion systems, guidance/control, electro-optics and launch and support equipment.
2005 Award Winner:
Ousd At&l/ds/lw&m
Pioneer Award:
This award is presented to a member or non-member responsible for the initiation or sponsorship of programs leading to a demonstration of advanced concepts and innovative ideas in the development of unmanned vehicle systems.
2005 Award Winner:
Scott Myers
For more information on AUVSI 92s Awards Program and full biographies of the 2005 winners, please visit the link below.
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is the world's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems community. AUVSI, with members from government organizations, industry and academia, is committed to fostering, developing, and promoting unmanned systems and related technologies.
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For all inquiries:
Gretchen Wherry
Auvsi
Phone:+1 703 845 9671
Fax: +1 703 845 9679
2700 S. Quincy Street, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22206 USA
wherry@auvsi.org
