Thu, May 08, 2008
Colleen Phillips Receives Honor Named For Past Board
Member
Colleen Phillips -- volunteer, friend, supporter and former
employee of Challenger Center for Space Science Education -- was
the first recipient of the Russ Griffith award, created to honor
the memory of Challenger Center Board member H. Russell "Russ"
Griffith, President and CEO of Datatel Inc.
Russ Griffith joined the board of Challenger Center in 2003,
according to the group, and board members quickly learned how much
he valued his employees and the achievements they made. When
Griffith suddenly passed away in 2006, Challenger Center’s
Board of Directors wanted to honor Russ’s memory by creating
an award in his name that captured one of Russ’s greatest
qualities -- his affection for, and dedication to his
employees.
Dr. June Scobee Rodgers told ANN Colleen Phillips embodies the
very qualities that resemble why this award was created. "We are
happy that Colleen is the first to receive this award because she
was not only a dedicated employee, but also because it says
something when an employee leaves an organization and carries the
mission with them, only to return and volunteer their time," she
said.
Attending the ceremony was Jane Roth, Executive Director of the
Datatel Scholars Foundation, Nancy Griffith and Casey Griffith,
wife and son of Russ Griffith and lifelong friend and Datatel Board
member Vernon Hollidge.
Challenger Center for Space Science Education was founded in
1986 by the families of the astronauts of the space shuttle
Challenger 51-L mission. It is dedicated to the educational spirit
of that mission and inspires over 300,000 students and 25,000
teachers each year.
More News
Inversion to Launch Reentry Vehicle Demonstrator Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 This fall, the aerospace startup Inversion is set to launch its Ray reentry demonstrator capsule aboard Spac>[...]
"We are excited to accelerate the adoption of electric aviation technology and further our journey towards a sustainable future. The agreement with magniX underscores our commitmen>[...]
"The journey to this achievement started nearly a decade ago when a freshly commissioned Gentry, driven by a fascination with new technologies and a desire to contribute significan>[...]
Aero Linx: OX5 Aviation Pioneers Each year a national reunion of OX5 Aviation Pioneers is hosted by one of the Wings in the organization. The reunions attract much attention as man>[...]
"Our driven and innovative team of military and civilian Airmen delivers combat power daily, ensuring our nation is ready today and tomorrow." Source: General Duke Richardson, AFMC>[...]