Criteria - SFI REGION ONE recognizes that promoting today’s space program may help to bring about a “Star Trek” - like future.  Members and units who avidly keep abreast of and help educate and inform members and the public about the space program, are recognized with this award. This is awarded once, annually.

Ribbon- Cream

Devices - Bronze Arrowheads for unit award 

USS OHIO  NCC-75007-For its continual endeavors to educate and stay abreast of the of space exploration and astronomy issues. During the past year this valiant crew regular missions to a local observatory to observe and scan space and support the local astronomy club. You are also being cited for your continual endeavors of educating the crew about your discoveries. (210403)

USS OHIO NCC-75007 -We talk about what's happening in the fields of space and astronomy during meetings. Information is put in the newsletter each month as to what happened the month before having to do with space and astronomy. Crewmembers go to a local observatory to learn about astronomy and support a local astronomy club. (210502)

USS GALLIFREY  NCC-81631 - for their constant support, participation, and communication in and with NASA and their monthly programs over the last year. (210603)

USS Ohio NCC-75007- Away missions to local observatory to educate themselves about astronomy and
telescopes as well as support a local astronomy club. Monthly newsletter contains a column dedicated to events pertaining to space, astronomy and science. 210704.21

USS Appomattox - For the inclusion of the space program and space science in their newsletter. (210905.16)

Captain Carnell Eubanks - USS Starleague - Planned and carried out a misison to have a card signed by SFI and community to send best wishes to the astronauts on the last shuttle launch. Viewed shuttle launches at KSC and articles in the CQ about space program (211005.14)

USS Starleague - supporting best wishes card mission to shuttle astronauts (211005.14)

USS Heimdal - Heimdal promotes today's space program by attempting to interest students in our area in the space program & bringing the space program to the attention of the public. Depending on the success of the Heimdal's Annual Charity Auction & other fundraisers, the chapter offers a scholarship to a local middle school or high school student annually ... including home schooled students ...to Space Camp in Huntsville, AL for a week. The cost to the Heimdal, including registration, a flight suit & $300 in travel funds is roughly $1350. The Heimdal has been financially able to offer this scholarship in 2009, 2010 & this year - 2011.The scholarship is publicized within the local schools. Students are asked to write essays ... 500 words or less on why they want to go to Space Camp. Essays are read by the Heimdal's Space Camp Committee & a winner is chosen.A local TV talk show features the winning student annually & the scholarship is advertised in the Heimdal's newsletter.Because of the community & school awareness of the scholarship, the Heimdal is bringing attention to today's space program & promoting a scholarship that may interest one of our recipients in becoming involved in the space program as a career.This is a tremendous educational opportunity for the student who is recipient of the scholarship.This Heimdal program is a positive reflection on the Heimdal & Starfleet & adds to our credibility within the community.