The Great Lakes Planetarium Association is pleased to honor its members who stand out in the manner in which they uphold the Code of Ethics and advance the purposes of the organization.

Galileo Award

[Paper nomination form or online form is due on the Vernal Equinox to the Current GLPA President].

The Galileo Award, which is GLPA’s highest honor, recognizes persons of exemplary leadership at the national and/or international level. Persons nominated for this award need to have been a GLPA member in good standing for at least ten  consecutive years. They are persons who have done exemplary work within GLPA and have carried this work beyond our regional borders. 

A full list of Galileo Award winners can be found here: Galileo Award recipients.

Mentor Award

[Award Guidelines -- Nominations are due via the online form on the Vernal Equinox to the Membership Chair].

GLPA's newest award -- The  Mentor Award -- honors those who spend great effort and countless hours on mentoring students and/or others in the planetarium field.

A full list of Mentor Award winners can be found here: Mentor Award winners.

Service Award

[Award Guidelines  -- Nominations are due via the online form on the Vernal Equinox to the Membership Chair].

The GLPA Service Award recognizes exceptional and/or long-term service to the Great Lakes Planetarium Association. 

A full list of Service Award winners can be found here: Service Award winners.

Honorary Life Member

[Paper nomination form or online form is due on the Vernal Equinox to the Membership Chair].

Honorary Life Membership is awarded for exemplary career contributions to planetarium education and the Great Lakes Planetarium Association.

A full list of Honorary Life Members can be found here: Honorary Life Members.

Fellow of GLPA

[Paper nomination form or online form is due on the Vernal Equinox to the Membership Chair.]

The Fellow of GLPA award recognizes a member's professional status and significant contributions to the Great Lakes Planetarium Association.

A full list of Fellows can be found here: GLPA Fellows.