George M. Low award

The George M. Low Award is an annual award given by NASA to its subcontractors in recognition of quality and performance. NASA characterizes it as a "premier award". NASA's chief of safety and mission assurance, Terrence Wilcutt, called it "our recognition for their management's leadership and employee commitment to the highest standards in performance."[1]

George M. Low Award
George M. Low Award
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The award was named after George M. Low, a NASA leader and former administrator who spearheaded efforts to improve quality and mitigate risk after the disastrous Apollo 1 fire. He provided management and direction for the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and advanced crewed missions programs.[1]

Recipients

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References

  1. "George M. Low Award Page". nasa.gov. NASA. Archived from the original on 18 February 2007. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  2. http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=16300
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