Special awards are presented from time-to-time by the Astronomical League to people who have contributed greatly to amateur astronomy and/or the Astronomical League, but who do not fit into any of the other award catagories. These awards are administered by the President with the advise of the Executive Committee.
Year of Award
Award
Name
Honoree
Thumbnail Biography of Honoree
1998
Special Recognition
Barry and Carol Beaman
For many years of selfless work on the local, regional, and national levels.
1999
AL President’s Award
John C. Diebel
Founder and CEO of Meade Instruments Corporation, for their support of AL programs for many years.
2000
AL President’s Award
Ed Flaspoehler
AL Special Award
Ed Flaspoehler
Editor, Reflector (1989-2000)
2001
AL President’s Award
Bert and Janet Stevens
Executive Secretaries, Astronomical League
2004
AL President’s Award
Mr. Walter Haas
Founding officer and Executive Director Emeritus of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO).
2005
AL Special Award
Mitch Glaze & Chuck Beucher
2008
AL President’s Award
Scott Roberts