Fri, Nov 30, 2007
Judith Rice Receives 2007 Exceptional Service Award
The Air Force Association (AFA) and the National Coalition For
Aviation Education (NCAE) recently selected Judith A. Rice for the
2007 Exceptional Service Award, in appreciation for significant
contributions to the (AFA) organization.
Rice has consistently provided outstanding support for
AFA’s Aerospace Education (AE) program.
"To say Aerospace Education is Judy’s passion would be an
understatement," said the nominating AFA Chapter 102 President, Tom
Gwaltnery. "She has actively promoted AE with teachers, schools and
civic groups throughout the country. Judy’s outstanding
dedication, initiative, and vision reflect great credit upon
herself, the Montgomery AFA Chapter, and the AFA."
AFA representatives tell ANN Rice has promoted aerospace and
been committed to education throughout her career. From sixteen
years in formal education, to her current position as Careers in
Aviation President/CEO, she has proven a life-long love and
commitment to aviation and education.
Rice currently serves as President/CEO for Careers in Aviation,
an aviation scholarship endowment. This position allows her to
build partnerships across the country to make differences in the
lives of students and the aerospace industry. In addition, Rice
remains director to two national aerospace conferences: the
National Conference on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) and the
Leadership Conference on Aviation and Space Education (LCASE).
Rice has numerous awards and accomplishments in her portfolio.
She currently holds a private pilot, instrument and commercial
rating, and is continuing toward her CFI/A & P. She is an owner
of a Grumman TR2 airplane.
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