The Daniel Guggenheim Medal is an American
engineering
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award, established by
Daniel and
Harry Guggenheim
Harry Frank Guggenheim (August 23, 1890 – January 22, 1971) was an American businessman, diplomat, publisher, philanthropist, aviator, and horseman.
Early life
He was born August 23, 1890, in West End, New Jersey. He was the second son of Flo ...
. The medal is considered to be one of the greatest honors that can be presented for a lifetime of work in
aeronautics. Recipients have included American and international individuals from aeronautical corporations, governments, and academia.
Since 1929 it has been given annually to persons who make notable achievements in the advancement of aeronautics.
Guggenheim award
It is awarded jointly by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers
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, the American Helicopter Society, and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is a professional society for the field of aerospace engineering. The AIAA is the U.S. representative on the International Astronautical Federation and the International Council of ...
. The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics administers the award.
Recipients
The winners are listed below along with their award citation and year.
See also
* List of aviation awards
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* List of engineering awards
* Wright Brothers Medal
* Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
The Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy was established by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) in 1948 after a trust fund was created in 1936 by Godfrey Lowell Cabot of Boston, a former president of the NAA. It is awarded to a living American ...
References
External links
The Daniel Guggenheim Medal - aiaa.org/guggenheim
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Aviation awards
Aerospace engineering awards
Awards established in 1929
1929 establishments in the United States