The William T. Pecora Award Application and Nomination Process

OMB 1028-0101

The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or groups that make outstanding contributions toward understanding the earth by means of remote sensing. The award is sponsored jointly by the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). In 1974 the Pecora award was established in honor of Dr. William T. Pecora, former Director of the U.S. Geological Survey, Under Secretary, Department of the Interior and a motivating force behind the establishment of a program for civil remote sensing of the earth from space. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals or groups working in the field of remote sensing of the earth. National and international nominations are accepted from the public and private sector individuals, teams, organizations, and professional societies. Nomination packages include three sections: (A) Cover Sheet, (B) Summary Statement, and (C) Supplemental Materials. The cover sheet includes professional contact information. The Summary Statement is limited to two pages and describes the nominee's achievements in the scientific and technical remote sensing community, contributions leading to successful practical applications of remote sensing, and/or major breakthroughs in remote sensing science or technology. Nominations may include up to 10 pages of supplemental information such as resume, publications list, and/or letters of endorsement. The award consists of a citation and plaque, which are presented to the recipient at an appropriate public forum by the Secretary of the Interior and the NASA Administrator or their representatives. The name of the recipient is also inscribed on permanent plaques, which are displayed by the sponsoring agencies.

The latest form for The William T. Pecora Award Application and Nomination Process expires 2021-04-30 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

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Pecora Application (Government) Form and Instruction
Pecora Application (Private Sector) Form and Instruction
Pecora Application (Individuals) Form and Instruction
Published 30-day 89 FR 25647 4-11-2024.pdf Supplementary Document
1028-0101 Pecora Awards Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A
1028-0101 William T. Pecora PTA.pdf Supplementary Document
2023-25944 Pecora Award 60-day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document
Space act-legis history 2008.pdf Supplementary Document
Nasa_ProcRequirmt_3451_001B_ (1).pdf Supplementary Document
Guidance for the use of Challenges and Prizes to Promote Open Government.pdf Supplementary Document
42 USC 2458-Contributions and awards.pdf Supplementary Document
5 USC 45 Awards for accomplishments.pdf Supplementary Document
Pecora Application (Government) Form and Instruction
Pecora Application (Private Sector) Form and Instruction
Pecora Application (Individuals) Form and Instruction

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202309-1028-002 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2024-04-11
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201708-1028-003 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2018-01-31
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