NATO STO

The von Kármán Medal

is awarded for exemplary service and significant contribution to the enhancement of progress in research and technology cooperation among the NATO nations carried out in conjunction with Research & Technology Organization activities.   The von Kármán Medal consists of a silver copy of the gold medal presented to Dr von Kármán at NATO Headquarters in Paris in July 1962, on the occasion of the Tenth Anniversary of the formation of AGARD.

Eligibility for the von Kármán Medal is limited to those people who have demonstrated exceptional dedication while participating in STO activities.

The recognition may be either for repeated outstanding contributions or for a single notable achievement.

The Science and Technology Board (STB) decides on the number of von Kármán Medals to be awarded each year. A medal will be awarded only when the STB considers that appropriate candidates have been nominated. A silver-plated copy of the gold medal presented to Dr. Theodore von Kármán will be presented to the individual or individuals selected to receive the award. The reverse side of the medal shall be engraved with the inscription: "To ......... in recognition of outstanding contribution to NATO STO" along with the year of the award. The medal is presented together with a citation signed by the Science & Technology Board (STB) Chairman which describes the recipient's contribution. Current Members of the Awards Committee and the CSO Director will not be considered as potential candidates for the von Kármán Medal.