Small Business Awards

The NASA Small Business Advocates Awards recognize outstanding efforts in developing and implementing innovative practices in support of the Agency’s small business program. Sponsored by the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), these annual awards acknowledge the contributions made by NASA civil servant personnel throughout the Agency.

For additional information, contact the Small Business Specialist at the NASA Center that you support.

Criteria

The Small Business Advocates Awards (SBAA) are presented in the categories listed below with associated criteria. Disclaimer: All significant NASA Small Business Advocates Awards nomination activity should occur during the review period.

Small Business Specialist of the Year Criteria

1. Impact on Center Small Business Program. Demonstrate and discuss three (3) of the five (5) elements below. Notate the corresponding element number in the write-up.
   • Participated in Agency small business outreach events.
   • Participated in Agency small business training opportunities
   • Attended and actively participated in Agency-level Small Business Specialist Council meetings (e.g., Presentation of Center Deep Dive; led breakout group; briefed group on relevant small business initiative or issue, etc.)
   • Participated on Center industry council.
   • Submitted End-year NASA Small Business Program Report completed and on time.
2. Impact on Center Mission. Discuss the impact of the program and assistance provided, such as quality and health of program, use of technology/social media and/or cost savings for the Center mission.
3. Innovative Methodologies. Discuss any innovative methodologies utilized to achieve the results stated in Criterion 1.

Small Business Technical Advisor/Coordinator of the Year Criteria

1. Innovative Methodologies. Discuss any innovative methodologies that the Center Technical Advisor or Center Technical Small Business Coordinator supported, developed, implemented, or initiated to maximize opportunities and/or increase spend to small businesses. Demonstrate and discuss two (2) of the four (4) elements below. Notate the corresponding element number in the write-up.
   • Discuss any innovative methodologies utilized to achieve the results.
   • Discuss in-reach at the Center to include but not limited to the Small Business Technical Advisor, Small Business Technical Coordinator, or Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
   • Discuss assistance provided to Center Small Business Specialist and Procurement Center Representative assigned to the Center.
   • Discuss participation in NASA Small Business outreach efforts and level of participation (e.g., presenter, matchmaking, exhibitor, etc.).
2. Impact on Center’s Small Business Program. Discuss the impact of Criterion 1 on the Center’s Small Business Program.

Procurement Person (or Team) of the Year Criteria

1. Impact on NASA’s Small Business Program.
   • Discuss small business contract award(s) with emphasis on WOSBs, HUBZones, and SDVOSBs.
   • Discuss participation in Small Business outreach and market research.
2. Impact on NASA’s Mission. Discuss the impact of the program and assistance provided, such as increased use of technology and/or cost savings for the NASA mission.
3. Innovative Methodologies. Discuss any innovative methodologies utilized to achieve the results stated in Criterion 1.
4. Outreach and Training. Discuss participation in Agency/Center-level and other outreach, in-reach, and small business training and/or events.

Technical Person (or Team) of the Year Criteria

1. Impact on NASA’s Small Business Program.
   • Discuss small business contract award(s) with emphasis on WOSBs, HUBZones, and SDVOSBs.
   • Discuss participation in Small Business outreach and market research.
2. Impact on NASA’s Mission. Discuss the impact of the program and assistance provided, such as increased use of technology and/or cost savings for the NASA mission.
3. Innovative Methodologies. Discuss any innovative methodologies utilized to achieve the results.
4. Outreach and Training. Discuss participation in Agency/Center-level and other outreach, in-reach, and small business training and/or events.

Program/Science/Research and Development Person (or Team) of the Year Criteria

1. Impact on NASA’s Small Business Program as an individual or team. Discuss how the individual or team positively affected change, a process or outcome in the nomination’s year.
2. Impact on the Center Program Mission, Science or Research and Development. Discuss the Center Program management/processes and impact of the assistance provided, such as quality and health of the program, use of technology/social media and/or cost savings for the Center’s mission.
3. Innovative Methodologies. Discuss any innovative methodologies utilized to achieve the results stated in Criterion 1 and participation in NASA sponsored/hosted Small Business outreach.
4. Outreach and Training. Discuss participation in Agency/Center-level and other outreach, in-reach, and small business training and/or events.

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FY 2023 Advocates Awards

FY 2023 Center-Level Winners

Small Business Specialist of the Year

• Ames Research Center (ARC): Christine L. Munroe
• Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC): Christine L. Munroe
• Glenn Research Center (GRC): Eunice J. Adams-Sipp
• Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC): Kandace P. Chappell
• IT Procurement Office (ITPO): Robert O. Betts
• Johnson Space Center (JSC): Tumarrow Romain
• Kennedy Space Center (KSC): Joyce C. McDowell
• Langley Research Center (LaRC): Robert O. Betts
• Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC): David E. Brock
• Stennis Space Center (SSC): Kay S. Doane

Small Business Technical Advisor/Coordinator of the Year

• Ames Research Center (ARC): Carlos Torrez
• Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC): Mark Davis
• IT Procurment Office (ITPO): Kathy Y. Rice
• Johnson Space Center (JSC): Elizabeth Kluksdahl
• Langley Research Center (LaRC): Kathlina M. Little
• Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC): Clyde “Chip” Jones

Procurement Person or Team of the Year

• Ames Research Center (ARC): Patricia Finnell-Mendoza
• Headquarters (HQ): OP/OSBP Equity Action Plan Team – (Julia Wise, Robert Medina, Truphelia Parker, Chery l Robertson, Sarah Yopek, Antanese Crank, Corey Walz, and Christian Diallo)
• IT Procurment Office (ITPO): Information Technology (IT) Procurements On-Demand (ITPOD) Procurement Team – (Seliste C. Acres, Learon J. Comeaux, Michelle M. Downs, Bridgette C. Johnson, Kavina R. Patel, Wayne S. Plummer, Andrea MT. Ross, and Nikkole A. Stites)
• Johnson Space Center (JSC):  CompreHensive Aircraft Readiness, Lifecycle, Engineering, and Support (CHARLES) – (Alyson Hickey, Darrell Compton, David Elliott, Scott Henricks, Taylor McCanna, Alice Pursell, Michele Collins, and Tyrone Wright)
• Langley Research Center (LaRC): Research, Science, and Engineering Services (RSES) Procurement Team – (John H. Koelling, John J. Murray, Jared S. Fell, JaeSun K. Riley, Craig D. Jones, Terryl A. Wallace, Jonathan L. Gleason, and Ryan D. Bradley)
• Kennedy Space Center (KSC): KSC OP-CS – (Randall A. Gumke and LaCorshal D. Noel)
• Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC): Dana N. Justice

Technical Person (or Team) of the Year

• Johnson Space Center (JSC): Center Operations Constructions and A&E Small Business Team – (Caroline Root, Andrea Browne,William Long, Todd Pryor, Creig Rhodes,Curtis Stephenson, Raymond Venegas, and Nirali Patel)
• Kennedy Space Center (KSC): KSC Small Business and HBCU/MSI Collaboration Team –(Natalie B. Colvin, Michael E. Vinje, Hetal Miranda, and Delvin VanNorman)
• Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC):  Karen Dugard Lawler

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FY 2022 Agency-Level Winners

Small Business Specialist of the Year

WINNER: David E. Brock
CENTER: Marshall Space Flight Center

Small Business Technical Advisor/Coordinator of the Year

WINNER: Michael E. Vinje
CENTER: Kennedy Space Center

Procurement Person of the Year

WINNNER: Julie A. Janus
CENTER: Goddard Space Flight Center

Technical Person of the Year

WINNER: Paul W. Johnson
CENTER: Marshall Space Flight Center

Program/Science/Research and Development Team of the Year

WINNER: Office of Small Business Programs
Goddard Space Flight Center Team: Jennifer D. Perez, Sholainka O. Martyn, Kandace P. Chappell, Djaataa Onanuga
CENTER: Goddard Space Flight Center

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FY 2021 Center-Level Winners

Small Business Specialist of the Year

» Ames Research Center: Christine L. Munroe

» Armstrong Flight Research Center: Christine L. Munroe

» Goddard Space Flight Center: Jennifer D. Perez

» Johnson Space Center: Robert E. Watts

» Kennedy Space Center: Natalie B. Colvin

» Langley Research Center: Robert O. Betts

» Marshall Space Flight Center: David E. Brock

» NASA Shared Services Center: Troy E. Miller

Small Business Technical Advisor/Coordinator of the Year

» Ames Research Center: Zachary J. Burkland

» Armstrong Flight Research Center: Mark C. Davis

» Goddard Space Flight Center: Jerome D. Bennett

» Johnson Space Center: Billy E. Autry

» Langley Research Center: Keith E. Murray

» Marshall Space Flight Center: Clyde “Chip” S. Jones

Procurement Person or Team of the Year

» Ames Research Center: Andrea C. Lovell

» Armstrong Flight Research Center: AFRC Policy Office (Robbin M. Kessler, Lisa A. Jackson, Jim E. Kitahara, and Curtis M. Paul)

» Johnson Space Center: Suzan P. Thomas

» Kennedy Space Center: Derrick A. Wade

» Langley Research Center: William “Bill” F. Cann

» Marshall Space Flight Center: MSFC Procurement Small Business Action Team (William B. Sellers, Ashley S. Pierce, Logan M. Ojermark, Remonda J. Stevens, and Nichole F. Crayton)

Technical Person or Team of the Year

» Johnson Space Center: Jessica M. Scheffman

» Kennedy Space Center: Michael “Mick” T. Barth

» Langley Research Center: Emilie J. Siochi

» Marshall Space Flight Center: Investigating the Performance Characteristics of Auxetic Foams in Neuropathy Treatment Applications Project Team (LaBreesha B. Batey, Enrique M. Jackson, and Angela F. Lovelady)

» Stennis Space Center: Dwayne K. Stockstill

Program/Science/Research and Development Team of the Year

» Johnson Space Center: Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) Team (Liana Rodriggs, Sarah K. Walsh, Bermuda A. Brittingham, Perry L. Mueller, Will C. Garrett, Brian Johnson, Kurt G. Hammerle, and Shine Lin)

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FY 2020 Agency-Level Winners

Small Business Specialist of the Year

WINNER: Kay S. Doane
CENTER: Stennis Space Center

Small Business Technical Advisor/Coordinator of the Year

WINNER: Kenny L. Nichols
CENTER: Langley Research Center

Procurement Team of the Year

WINNNER: Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract Source Evaluations Team
CENTER: Johnson Space Center

Technical Person of the Year

WINNER: Richard W. Ross
CENTER: Langley Research Center

Program/Science/Research and Development Team of the Year

WINNER: Commercial Lunar Payload Services Team
CENTER: Johnson Space Center

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FY 2019 Agency-Level Winners

Small Business Specialist of the Year

WINNER: Eunice J. Adams-Sipp
CENTER: Glenn Research Center

Small Business Technical Advisor/Coordinator of the Year

WINNER: Kimberly L. Keith
CENTER: Marshall Space Flight Center

Procurement Team of the Year

WINNNER: Reliance Consolidated Models V and Force Measurement Support Services Source Evaluation Teams
CENTER: Langley Research Center

Technical Team of the Year

WINNER: Western Regional Multiple Award Construction Contract Team
CENTER: Armstrong Flight Research Center

Program/Science/Research and Development Team of the Year

WINNER: International Space Station Research, Engineering, Mission and Integration Services Contracting Officer Representative Team
CENTER: Johnson Space Center

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FY 2018 Agency Level Winners

Small Business Specialist of the Year

WINNER: Robert O. Betts
CENTER: Langley Research Center

Small Business Technical Advisor/Coordinator of the Year

WINNER: Kathy Y. Rice
CENTER: Marshall Space Flight Center

Procurement Team of the Year

WINNNER: Environmental, Compliance and Operations 2 (ECO 2) Team
CENTER:  Johnson Space Center

Technical Person of the Year

WINNER: Robert L. Ashley
CENTER: Kennedy Space Center

Program/Science/Research and Development Team of the Year

WINNER: International Space Station (ISS) Commercial Space Utilization Office (CSUO) Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Team
CENTER: Johnson Space Center

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FY 2017 Agency-Level Winners

Small Business Specialist of the Year

AWARDEE: Joyce C. McDowell
CENTER: Kennedy Space Center

Small Business Technical Advisor/Coordinator of the Year

WINNER: Kimberly A. Cannon
CENTER: Langley Research Center

Procurement Team of the Year

WINNER: Environmental Support Services Procurement Team
CENTER: Langley Research Center

Technical Person of the Year

WINNER: Alicia S. Carroll
CENTER: Marshall Space Flight Center

Program/Science/Research and Development Person of the Year

WINNER: The Advanced Composites Project Team
CENTER: Langley Research Center

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