2018 Orlando Economic Partnership Annual Dinner - John Young Spotlight Award Nominations
John Young Spotlight Award
Risk-taker. Scientist. Explorer. Problem-solver. Commander. Astronaut. Bona-fide American Hero.
John Young’s stellar career accomplishments made him a newsmaker. As an astronaut in NASA’s Gemini and Apollo programs, Young was among the first men to ride a rocket into space and is one of only a dozen people to have walked on the surface of the moon. He also commanded the very first orbital flight of the Space Shuttle.
While the world held its breath during his extraordinary missions, dozens of news reporters gathered on the lawn at the College Park home of Young’s parents, where Young and his brother were raited. The spotlight shone on them and all of our community.
Bringing worldwide focus to Orlando, including prominent media and popular attention, is no small feat. The benefit to our community is global interest, notoriety and opportunities to reap rich rewards, in both the near and long-term.
Award Criteria
This award is given to an organization or an individual that has directed national or international attention to Central Florida. Candidates must be distinguished by their accomplishments and the arduous preparation, education and effort that contributed to these achievements.
Please note that elected and appointed officials of government organizations are not eligible for any Orlando Economic Partnership award while they hold that position. Such officials can, however, be nominated after they leave office or public service. Additionally, current Partnership officers are not eligible for any award.
