The William Tyler Olcott Award

7) 2007 John R. Percy

John Percy receives the Olcott Award.

"...for his promotion of variable stars and astronomy education through his ongoing research, dedicated student and peer mentoring, consistent demonstration of and advocacy for best practices in teaching, leadership within the AAVSO and the astronomy and science education communities, and his commitment to public education."

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Arne Henden presents Mary with the Olcott Award.

"... for her promotion of variable star astronomy through her tireless and inspirational work with educators and students as a leader, a mentor, and a friend to anyone wanting to learn astronomy."

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5) 2005 Janet A. Mattei

Mike Mattei holds Janet's Olcott Award

"...for her untiring promotion of variable star observing through her manifold activities as teacher, speaker, mentor, advocate, colleague, researcher, and administrator for over 30 years, and through her unfailing belief in the essential value of variable star observing and variable star observers."

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4) 2003 Edward A. Halbach

Edward Halbach, next to his wife, receives the Olcott Award

"...for his untiring promotion of variable star observing through his activities since 1933 as an observer, mentor of countless amateur astronomers and young people, leader of organizations, creator of innovative and efficient equipment and procedures, and through his generous willingness to help those who share his astronomical interests."

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3) 2002 Dorrit Hoffleit

Dorrit Hoffleit receives the Olcott Award

"... for her legacy to variable star astronomy through her research, publications, student mentoring, support, and popularization for over 70 years, and for her being such an especially faithful, devoted, and supportive member and friend of the AAVSO since 1930."

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2) 2001 Leif J. Robinson

"...for his untiring promotion of variable star astronomy in the pages of Sky & Telescope magazine during his many years as Editor and Editor-in-Chief, and for his enthusiastic fostering of the Amateur-Professional Partnership."

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1) 2000 David H. Levy

David H. Levy is awarded the first William Tyler Olcott Distinguished Service Award.

"... for his promotion of variable star astronomy through his many writings and public lectures that both educate and inspire those who love the starry sky."