In a continuing effort to recognize outstandingcontributions by K-12 educators and district level personnel in the field ofeducational technology, the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF) in partnershipwith the Space Foundation and NASA, is pleased to present the Alan ShepardTechnology in Education Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributionsmade by technology personnel or classroom teachers to technologyeducation. It acknowledges theindividual's direct contribution and exceptional accomplishment in technologyuse. Excellence in teaching may bedemonstrated in the classroom directly with students or to the professionaldevelopment of teachers in the school or district.