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.

FMI: www.careersinaviation.org, www.afa.org, www.aviationeducation.org