Silver Snoopy Award
Of all the SFA awards, the Silver Snoopy best symbolizes the intent and spirit of SFA. Astronauts personally present this award to employees for outstanding performance. Since the Snoopy represents the astronauts' own recognition of excellence, receiving it is a special honor.
The number of Silver Snoopys presented in any year cannot exceed 1% of the program population. Only one Snoopy award for an individual is permitted. The Award will not be used posthumously or as a recognition award for an individual's longevity, retirement, or separation from service. The National Panel member will provide final approval before award presentation.
The award consists of:
- A flown Silver Snoopy pin
- The commendation letter (stating when the Snoopy was flown)
- Signed Silver Snoopy certificate and frame
- Snoopy decals and posters
Award Presentation Process
The preferred method of award presentation is in the workplace of the recipient, with co-workers present, and as a surprise to the recipient. The astronaut signs the letter of commendation and Silver Snoopy Certificate before the presentation begins. During the presentation, the astronaut awards the recipient with the letter of commendation, the framed Silver Snoopy Certificate, and a flown Silver Snoopy Pin with its letter of authenticity. Afterward, the SFA representative or a member of the recipient's organization will present the recipient with a Symbol of Excellence Snoopy decal and poster.
NOTE: Lost Silver Snoopy pins will be replaced with unflown pins at the discretion of the SFA Panel Member.
Criteria
Candidates for this award must have met two or more of the following award criteria:
- Significantly contributed beyond his or her normal work requirements to developing and implementing human spaceflight programs while ensuring quality and safety.
- Accomplished single specific achievements that have had significant impact on attaining a particular human spaceflight program goal while ensuring quality and safety.
- Contributed to a major cost saving or a series of lesser cost savings pertaining directly to human spaceflight programs.
- Was instrumental in developing modifications to human spaceflight mission hardware, software, or materials that increase reliability, efficiency, or performance.
- Assisted in operational improvements that increase efficiency or performance.
- Was a key player in developing a beneficial process improvement of significant magnitude.
Eligibility and Nomination
Individuals who distinguish themselves in their work are eligible candidates to receive a Silver Snoopy Award. It must be of outstanding nature to distinguish the individual in his or her particular area of responsibility. Emphasis for this recognition is placed on the efforts enhancing the probability of mission success, such as improvements in design, administrative/technical/production techniques, business systems, flight and/or system safety or identification, and correction or prevention actions for errors.
Employees' peers and/or management can submit nominations. Nominations are generated at the request of the SFA Panel member throughout the year. Silver Snoopy awards are not intended for management above first level managers. The SFA Program Manager at NASA Headquarters must approve any exceptions to this rule.