MSBR Annual Awards
The MSBR Annual Awards program recognizes individuals and organizations whose service and contributions align with MSBR’s core value of promoting a robust space community in Maryland with a focus on interacting, learning, and supporting initiatives for future growth. Awards will be presented at the MSBR Spring Gala on April 24, 2026. Awardees receive a shelf-worthy trophy and recognition through press and social media.
See also:
• Past Winners
Award Categories
Lifetime
Achievement
The MSBR annual award honoring an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime of promoting and fostering a robust space community in Maryland, Nationally or Internationally. MSBR members and non-members (affiliates, associates, government) are qualified to receive this honor. One award annually.
STEM
Star Award
The MSBR annual award honoring an individual who makes impactful contributions to MSBR STEM community with their time and/or financial contributions. MSBR members and non-members (affiliates, associates, government) are qualified to receive this honor. One award annually.
Constellation
Award
The MSBR annual award honoring an MSBR member organization or Individual member who makes impactful contributions to MSBR STEM community with their time or financial contributions; or for initiatives that grow the future of a robust space community. Two awards annually, one per category. Two categories: Large business and Small business/Individuals.
Past Winners
2025
Lifetime Achievement Award – Milton Davis
STEM Star Award – Mina Samii
Constellation Award (large corporation) – Johns Hopkins APL Girl Power
Constellation Award (small corporation) – a.i. Solutions
2024
Lifetime Achievement Award – Anoop Mehta
STEM Star Award – Tracey Bien-Amie
Constellation Award (large corporation) – Northrop Grumman
Constellation Award (small corporation) – Columbus Technologies and Services
2023
Lifetime Achievement Award – Tim Durkin
STEM Star Award – Om and Sara Bahethi
Constellation Award – Goddard Boys & Girls Night In