Edison Achievement Award Given to Leaders from
SpaceX and NASA JPL
FORT
MYERS, Fla., April 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edison Awards, an
organization dedicated to honoring the world's most innovative new
products, took center stage last night in Fort Myers to
announce their 2024 award winners. For the full list of this year's
winners, click HERE.
Edison Awards announces their 2024
innovation award winners, NASA and SpaceX leaders receive Edison
Achievement Award.
"The Edison Awards are a celebration of the forward-thinking
innovations that will shape our world for the better," expressed
Executive Director Frank Bonafilia.
"This year's impressive group have demonstrated remarkable vision
and dedication. They have created products and services that not
only meet the needs of today's consumers, but also help pave the
way for a more sustainable and equitable future."
The event brought together an esteemed group of innovators from
across the globe. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in a
series of invigorating events, including thought provoking speaker
panels by industry experts, networking opportunities, live
demonstrations, and breakout sessions. Carmichael Roberts and
Florian Schattenmann provided
valuable insights into the latest trends in sustainability and
social impact, other themes throughout the event focused on the
future of energy led by Lucienne
Pears of Babcock Ranch, and a
dynamic conversation about artificial intelligence's role in the
corporate world that included Kristian
Hammond and Dr. Rodney
Sappington among others.
At the inspirational Edison Awards events this year not only
were the winners unveiled, but the Edison Achievement
Award was presented to Gwynne
Shotwell, the President & COO of SpaceX, and Dr.
Laurie Leshin, Director of JPL NASA.
Both were celebrated for their exceptional leadership roles and
their impact on driving innovation in aerospace. Their uplifting
comments for the audience included stories of learning from their
failures, pushing the barriers, suggestions on building strong
teams and organizations, and their vision for the future of the
industry. Other notable attendees from the aerospace industry
included Leland Melvin, Sian Proctor, and Paul
Propster.
The 2024 class of Lewis Latimer Fellowship honorees, a
group embarking on a year-long journey of mentorship and "learn by
doing" curriculum was also introduced at the event. John Cropper, the LLFP's Co-Founder, shared his
enthusiasm for this impact driven group, stating, "We are thrilled
to announce the 2024 Lewis Latimer Fellows, an exceptional group of
individuals who represent a very diverse array of backgrounds and
experiences will undoubtedly contribute to the richness of the
program."
The Edison Awards would like to thank its 2024 sponsors:
City of Fort Myers, Black &
Veatch, CRA, Babcock Ranch, Horizon
Foundation, 35 Mules, Blue Waters Development Group, Cargill,
Florida Power & Light, Lee
Health, SABIC, and U.S. Sugar. For more information about the
Edison Awards and the 2024 winners, visit www.edisonawards.com.
About The Edison Awards:
Established in 1987, the Edison Awards are dedicated to
recognizing, honoring, and fostering innovations and innovators.
Named after Thomas Alva Edison
(1847-1931), the annual competition honors excellence in new
product and service development, marketing, design, and innovation.
The organization's mission is to inspire and enable individuals and
organizations to create a better future by recognizing and
celebrating the world's most innovative new products, services, and
business leaders.
PR Contact:
Rachel Reed
rachel@edisonawards.com
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