Awards and Honors - 2014

The following awards and honors were announced or presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the AAVSO on November 8, 2014, Woburn Massachusetts, and at the 103rd Spring Meeting of the AAVSO on June 14, 2014

The Merit Award was given to Ronald E. Royer "...for his devoted service to the AAVSO...."

Honorary Membership was awarded to Kevin B. Marvel "In recognition of his invaluable contributions to the AAVSO...."

and to  Howard J. Landis "In recognition of his contributions to variable star astronomy and faithfulness to the AAVSO...."

The Director's Award was presented to Kevin B. Paxson "...In recognition of his invaluable contributions to the AAVSO...."

Observer Awards were made to 102 observers

Solar Observer Awards were made to 40 solar observers

50-Year Membership Awards were presented to Barry Beaman, Roger Kolman, and Arthur Pearlmutter

Staff Recognition Awards were presented Elizabeth O. Waagen, Michael Saladyga, and Gloria Ortiz Cruz