ASMDA Award Program
The ASMDA Performance Awards recognize outstanding technical and service achievements by individuals or teams directly supporting space and missile defense missions.
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The ASMDA Performance Awards recognize outstanding technical and service achievements by individuals or teams directly supporting space and missile defense missions.
Eligible organizations include the Missile Defense Agency (MDA); U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC); DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center; Program Executive Office Missiles & Space (PEO M&S); NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC); Space Development Agency (SDA); and the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO).
Awards honor a single significant accomplishment or sustained contributions made within the past five years. Recipients demonstrate exceptional dedication, professionalism, and measurable impact in advancing the development, testing, and fielding of space and missile defense systems that protect the Nation, support the Warfighter, and expand U.S. capabilities in space.
Nominations Due: 16 December 2026
The ASMDA Performance Awards Committee oversees the annual Technical and Service Awards, evaluating nominations from government and contractor personnel supporting space and missile defense missions. The committee also manages the ASMDA Distinguished Service Award, recognizing members who have made significant long-term contributions to the Association.
Each committee member independently reviews and ranks nominations. Scores are averaged, and selections are based on the lowest aggregate rankings. The committee determines the total number of awards presented in each category.
The committee also administers the ASMDA Distinguished Service Award, presented to members who have demonstrated significant and sustained contributions to the Association.
Nominees must have at least 10 years of combined service to ASMDA as a committee member, lead, officer, or ex officio member.
A waiver of the 10-year requirement may be granted by majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Any Board member may submit a nomination.
Nominations must include:
Awards are typically presented at the ASMDA luncheon or as directed by the Board of Directors.
ASMDA is a nonprofit, charitable, and private foundation organized and operated under Internal Revenue Service Section 501(c)(3) for educational and charitable purposes.
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ASMDA is a nonprofit, charitable, and private foundation organized and operated under Internal Revenue Service Section 501(c)(3) for educational and charitable purposes.
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