Observing Program Mentor Award

Observing Program Mentor Award Coordinator:

Emma Terlep
3908 N 830 W
Waynetown, IN 47990
818-970-4420
emmaterlep@gmail.com

Introduction

The Astronomical League currently sponsors over 65 Observing Programs that are available for the membership. These Observing Programs recognize individuals for their personal observing accomplishments. We also have an Outreach Award that recognizes individuals for sharing the wonders of the universe with others in an outreach setting: presentations, activities, and star parties. The Observing Program Mentor Award has been created to recognize those individuals who have worked closely with a novice astronomer to help them develop their observing skills and broaden their knowledge of astronomy and astronomical objects.

We define mentoring as a relationship between an experienced astronomer and a novice astronomer. Through the mentoring process, the novice astronomer has gained knowledge about astronomy and astronomical objects and has gained experience in the art of observing or other astronomy-related activities. Mentoring is an activity that takes place over an extended period of time.

Requirements and Rules

Making a Nomination: A member of the Astronomical League, either through a local astronomy club or as a Member at Large, may nominate another member of the Astronomical League if the nominator meets one of these criteria:

They are the person who was mentored by the nominee.
They are an officer of the local astronomy club in which the nominee is a member.

Self-nomination is NOT an option. Nominations should be sent through email to the Coordinator of the Observing Program Mentor Award. This submitted information should be included:

Nominator’s name
Nominator’s telephone number
Nominator’s local astronomy club or Member at Large
Mentor’s name
Mentor’s local astronomy club or Member at Large
A brief discussion about the extent of the mentoring activities, including time frame, efforts, and topics

Submitting for Certification