Another fantastic Shades of Blue Annual Awards Dinner. Dave Aguilera from Denver Channel 4 news was the MC. Social hour started with a silent auction with items from, bronze statue by Ed Dwight Jr., signed limited edition print “Tuskegee Angle From Above” by David Lee Sample and Col Charles E. McGee, One hour simulator time in a United 747 simulator donated by United Airlines, Gourmet Dinners cooked at the winners home, and many other unique items. Our Corporate Sponsors were recognized for their unrelenting support. The next major award, Shades of Blue Ed Dwight Jr. Education Award went to Mr. Leland Melvin, Associate Administrator, NASA. The next award, Shades of Blue Ed Dwight Jr. Special Award went to Stef Petryszyn for his outstanding contribution to the future of aerospace studies and the education of our societys future. The Shades of Blue Special Recognition Award went to Captain Peter Underwood for his work in an outstanding program for student development. The Shades of Blue Special Corporate Award for Community Outreach and Leadership went to United Airlines and United Launch Alliance. Many thanks go out to all that attended, contributed, supported, and held (Denver Museum of Nature and Science) the event. All you folks help make Shades of Blue continue its quest.
Photos of the event can be found at this site