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Collier Trophy Selection 2011

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The Robert J. Collier Trophy is owned and administered by the National Aeronautic Association and is awarded annually "for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year."[1]

Nominations

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The four nominations were:

Selection Committee

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On February 2, 2012, the National Aeronautic Association announced the nominations as well as the Selection Committee.

The Selection Committee consisted of:

Presenters

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C-5M Galaxy

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  • Major Gen Wayne Schatz, Director - Strategic Plans, Requirements and Programs, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
  • Lt. Colonel Craig Harmon, Commander, 9th Airlift Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware

Gamera Human Powered Helicopter

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  • Ben Berry, PhD student, Alfred Gessow Rotorcraft Center, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland
  • Joe Schmaus, PhD student, Alfred Gessow Rotorcraft Center, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland

Team Pipistrel-USA

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  • Dr. Jack Langelaan, Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering, Penn State
  • Dr. Mark Maughmer, Professor, Aerospace Engineering, Penn State

Boeing 787

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  • Jim Albaugh, President and CEO, Commercial Airplanes, The Boeing Company
  • Scott Fancher, Vice President and General Manager, 787 Program

Process

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The Collier Selection Committee will meet on Monday, March 13, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia.

The Recipient will be announced on Tuesday, March 14.

References

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