John Glenn Archives

Artifacts Collection

Awards Category
 
Category Item Number Description
Annie Glenn 365 Award presented to Annie Glenn for her induction into the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Hall of Excellence, March 25, 1999.
Annie Glenn 366 Award presented to Annie Glenn for her induction into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame, October 28, 1999.
Annie Glenn 539 Wooden plaque in the shape of Ohio presented to Annie Glenn as "Democrat of the Year, 1980" by the Ohio Democratic Party, March 28, 1981.
Annie Glenn 1168 Wooden plaque with brass plate inscribed "Annie Glenn National Leadership Award - Best Practices in Speech-Language Pathology - in recognition of excellence in leadership - Annie Glenn - June 24, 2003."
Annie Glenn 1352 Pair of marble bookends engraved "Julian Sinclair Smith Celebration of Learning Award" presented to Annie Glenn by the Columbus Metropolitan Library, September 29, 2005.
Corporate 27 Trophy with a metal figure of a soldier mounted on a wooden base presented to John Glenn by the Association of the United States Army, January 28, 1969.
Corporate 199 Brass bowl on a plastic stand inscribed "Sales and Marketing Executives of Philadelphia, Inc. - Salesman of the Year Award to John H. Glenn, February 17, 1965."
Corporate 441 Trophy presented to John Glenn by the Boys Clubs of America, April 1968.
Corporate 442 Statue of a Boy Scout, with brass plate inscribed "In Grateful Appreciation…Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr….for His Splendid Example to Youth," c.1970.
NASA 63 "Southern Aristocrat Award" presented to John Glenn by Southern Airways, 1962.
NASA 69 Virginia Peninsula Distinguished Service Award presented to John Glenn on March 17, 1962.
NASA 71 Wooden plaque containing the Afro Art Theatre Cultural Award, 1962.
NASA 136 Wooden plaque containing the "Honor Award" presented to John Glenn by the National Space Hall of Fame, September 26, 1969.
NASA 166 "President's Award" trophy presented to John Glenn by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, no date.
NASA 414 John Glenn's copy of the Robert J. Collier Trophy awarded to the seven Project Mercury astronauts in 1963 by the National Aeronautics Association.
NASA 490 The Alfred A. Cunningham (aviation) Award presented to John Glenn by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962.
NASA 491 Ceramic tile, "International Aerospace Hall of Fame Award of Honor," no date.
NASA 525 Wooden plaque inscribed "Chris Columbus Achievement Award" presented to Lt. Col. John H. Glenn, Jr. by the Columbus Day U.S.A. Committee on October 12, 1963.
NASA 530 Wooden plaque with brass plate image of the first flight of the Wright Brothers, "Spirit of Flight Award" presented to John Glenn by the National Aviation Hall of Fame on July 26, 1986 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the U.S. manned space flight program.
NASA 531 Wooden plaque inscribed "Governor's Award for the Advancement of the Prestige of Ohio" presented to John Glenn in 1962.
NASA 586 Wooden plaque with brass medallion inscribed "George Washington Award," presented to John Glenn by the Freedom's Foundation at Valley Forge, February 22, 1964.
NASA 650 Silver cup engraved "IAC [International Association of Characters, LTD] Character of the Year - Colonel John Glenn - 1962."
NASA 699 Wood and brass award from the Theta Sigma Phi National Fraternity for Women in Journalism and the Los Angeles Newspaper Publishers Association, presented to John Glenn "for his outstanding achievement in space communication," June 8, 1962.
NASA 719 Von Braun Award featuring a green marble bust of Wernher Von Braun, presented to John Glenn by the National Space Club, Washington, DC, in 1997.
NASA 1134 The Prince of Asturias International Cooperation Prize presented to John Glenn in 1999 by Spain, consisting of a cast iron and brass modern art sculpture of the Sun and Moon, with plate inscribed "Premio Principe de Asturias - 1999 - de Cooperacion Internacional."
NASA 1362 Ambassador of Exploration Award, featuring a fragment of lunar rock, presented to John Glenn by NASA on February 20, 2006.
NASA 1502 Crystal block with an eagle etching on a wooden block with plate inscribed "Lone Eagle - presented to Senator John H. Glenn…The Charles A. Lindbergh Fund, Inc. - Awards Dinner - May 11, 1984 - Houston, Texas."
NASA 1504 Plaque with silver plate inscribed "De la Sociedad Astronomica Granadina al Astronauta John H. Glenn - como reconocimiento por su valia y meritos en la conquista del espacio: La Ultima Frontera - Granada - 13-1-99."
NASA 1534 "The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation Award for Excellence - presented to John Glenn - May 5, 1999," featuring the eagle sculpture "High Spirit" by C.A. Pardell.
Post-Senate 44 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy awarded to John Glenn by the National Aeronautics Association in December 2003.
Post-Senate 482 Circular art glass sculpture on a crystal base, with plate inscribed "2000 - Ohioana Book Award to John Glenn for John Glenn: A Memoir."
Post-Senate 483 Framed and matted medal and certificate from the Francis Crowe Society, University of Maine College of Engineering, awarded to John Glenn on May 1, 2001.
Post-Senate 683 Silver colored metal disk on an acrylic stand with plate inscribed "Distinguished Achievement Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in the Fields of Aviation and Astronautics," presented to John Glenn by The Wings Club, October 12, 1999.
Post-Senate 691 "The Friend of Education Award" presented to John Glenn by the Ohio Education Association, April 30, 1999.
Post-Senate 716 "USO Spirit of Hope Award" featuring a large bronze relief sculpture of entertainer Bob Hope, by Don F. Wiegand, mounted upon a walnut wood plaque, presented to John Glenn at the USO Service Salute Gala in New York City, December 10, 1999.
Post-Senate 717 "2000 Globe and Anchor Lifetime Achievement Award" featuring an eagle and flag sculpture made by the Boehm Porcelain Company, presented to John Glenn by the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Post-Senate 726 Metal globe of the moon on a wooden base, with a silver plate inscribed "Space Pioneer Award" presented to John Glenn by the National Space Society in 1999.
Post-Senate 727 "The Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award" featuring a brass sculpture of a family group on a green marble base, presented to John and Annie Glenn in 1999.
Post-Senate 738 Crystal block, on a wooden base, etched "AASA (American Association of School Administrators) Galaxy Award - Senator John Glenn - February 18, 2001."
Post-Senate 749 Crystal glass plate etched "Aviation Week and Space Technology - Laureates Hall of Fame - U.S. Senator John Glenn - inducted April 21, 1999."
Post-Senate 1146 Wooden plaque with plate inscribed "The School of International and Public Affairs of Columbia University in the City of New York - 1999 Public Service Award to Senator John H. Glenn, Jr. - For a Lifetime of Public Service to the United States of America and the World."
Post-Senate 1169 Crystal globe and pedestal on a wood base, globe etched with a world map and inscribed "The Air Force Association Salutes John Glenn - Lifetime Achievement Award - September 17, 2003."
Post-Senate 1236 "Statesmanship Award presented to the Honorable John H. Glenn by the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress - March 2, 2004," featuring a framed and matted photograph, circa 1900, of the U.S. Capitol.
Post-Senate 1239 Pewter sculpture by Don Drumm of Akron, Ohio with plate inscribed "Presented to Senator John Glenn - Statesman, Visionary, Hero - From Tom Sawyer, U.S. Congressman at Invention Place, Akron, Ohio, 1999."
Post-Senate 1257 "Medal of Honor" award, on a red, white and blue ribbon, presented to John Glenn in 2003 by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Post-Senate 1308 Glass oval on a glass base from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars etched "John H. Glenn - Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service, May 11, 2004."
Post-Senate 1327 Brass sculpture of an eagle on a wooden base with brass plate inscribed "2001 Space Flight Award presented to John Glenn," from the American Astronautical Society.
Post-Senate 1328 "National Air and Space Museum Trophy" featuring a stylized sun suspended from two silver arches on a black acrylic block, presented to John Glenn for "Lifetime Achievement" by the Smithsonian Institution on November 13, 2001.
Post-Senate 1329 Glass block etched "Microsoft Research - University Relations and The Ohio State University Recognize the Honorable John Glenn - Dedication - Presentation - Service - June 4th, 2003."
Post-Senate 1334 "Leadership with Virtue" award presented to John Glenn by the University of Dayton, September 20, 2001.
Post-Senate 1359 Cased set of the NASA Public Service Medal awarded to John Glenn for his work on the space agency's Advisory Council, October 31, 2005.
Post-Senate 1366 Common Wealth Award for Government presented to John Glenn by PNC Bank of Wilmington, Delaware, April 1, 2006.
Post-Senate 1367 Large crystal bowl presented to John Glenn at the Common Wealth Awards ceremony sponsored by PNC Bank of Wilmington, Delaware, April 1, 2006.
Post-Senate 1370 George Edward Haddaway Medal for Achievement in Aviation presented to John Glenn by the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Texas, May 12, 2006.
Post-Senate 1498 Brass medal, with wooden base, "Universal Smile Award 1999," presented to John Glenn by Operation Smile.
Post-Senate 1499 "The Frank G. Wells Award 1999," presented to John Glenn by the Walt Disney Company at Disney's American Teacher Awards, November 14, 1999.
Post-Senate 1501 Belgium crystal eagle on a wooden base with plate inscribed "Ellis Island - American Legend - Honorable John Glenn - October 5, 1999 - Washington, DC."
Post-Senate 1503 Wooden "Lifetime Creative Achievement Award - 1999," presented to John Glenn by the American Creativity Association.
Post-Senate 1505 Tiffany crystal disk on a black base with a silver plate inscribed "Global Leadership Award for Commitment to the Principles of the United Nations Charter," presented to John Glenn by the United Nations Association of the USA, September 14, 1999.
Post-Senate 1506 Tiffany crystal star on a black base with a silver plate inscribed "Eisenhower Medical Center Five Star Achievement Award…John H. Glenn, Jr. - March 13, 1999."
Post-Senate 1570 Eagle sculpture by the Boehm Porcelain Company presented to John Glenn as the 2006 American Patriot Award by the National Defense University Foundation, November 16, 2006.
Senate 18 Crystal ball on a wooden base presented to John Glenn by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, May 14, 1990.
Senate 19 Glass sculpture inscribed "Creative Thinking Award," presented to John Glenn by the Creative Thinking Association of America.
Senate 20 "Guardian of Federalism" award presented to John Glenn by the Council of State Governments, 1994.
Senate 22 Crystal sculpture of a bird inscribed "Private Sector Council Fourth Annual Leadership Award, April 5, 1989."
Senate 25 Trophy presented to John Glenn by the Friendship Fire Company, Alexandria, Virginia inscribed "Honorary Life Member," February 17, 1975.
Senate 35 Glass "Leadership in Government Award" presented to John Glenn by The Keystone Center in 1998.
Senate 40 Crystal gavel on a stone base, "Jurisprudence Award" presented to John Glenn by the Anti-Defamation League, June 24, 1996.
Senate 49 Crystal block, mounted on a wooden base, engraved "Pollie Award for Fundraising - John Glenn for Senate," no date.
Senate 50 Card with John Glenn's photograph encased in acrylic, presented to John Glenn by the National Education Association as part of the Education All-Star Team, 102nd Congress.
Senate 51 Card with John Glenn's photograph encased in acrylic, presented to John Glenn by the National Education Association as part of the Education All-Star Team, 103rd Congress.
Senate 55 Brass milk can on a wooden stand inscribed "AMPI (Associated Milk Producers Incorporated) Honor Roll - Hon. John H. Glenn - 99th Congress."
Senate 82 "Buckeye Award" presented to John Glenn by the Ohio Health Care Association, no date.
Senate 83 "Justice Award" presented to John Glenn by the National Association of Radiation Survivors, 1989.
Senate 84 "Friend of Science Education Award" presented to John Glenn by the Science Education Council of Ohio, March 6, 1987.
Senate 90 "Board of Directors Award" presented to John Glenn by the Senior Executives Association, 1991.
Senate 91 "Restoring the Balance Award" presented to John Glenn by the National Conference of State Legislatures, March 1995.
Senate 93 "Acquisition Innovation Award" presented to John Glenn by the Industry Advisory Council, October 31, 1994.
Senate 96 "General Friedrich Von Steuben Award" presented to John Glenn by the Office of the Inspector General, National Security Agency, October 20, 1997.
Senate 97 "Distinguished Service Award" presented to John Glenn by the Magnet Schools of America, 1996.
Senate 162 Glass disk etched "Outstanding Contribution Award" presented to John Glenn by the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol, 1998.
Senate 169 "Distinguished Citizen Award" presented to John Glenn by the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo, September 3, 1991.
Senate 176 "National Hero Award" presented to John Glenn by the National Enquirer magazine in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Friendship 7 space flight, April 6, 1987.
Senate 177 "Outstanding Legislative Achievement Award" presented to John Glenn by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, 1984.
Senate 181 "Legislative Excellence Award" presented to John Glenn by the Classification and Compensation Society, 1990.
Senate 189 "Centennial Award" featuring a Steuben crystal pedestal and etched crystal globe on a silver base with light, presented to John Glenn by the National Geographic Society, 1988.
Senate 193 Metal replica of a fireman's helmet inscribed "Honorary Fire Chief - Congressional Fire Services Caucus, 1987" on wooden base with plate inscribed "compliments of Volunteer Fireman's Insurance Services, Inc."
Senate 194 Etched glass globe on a stone base with plate inscribed "In honor of your lifetime of services to all humankind…" presented to John Glenn by the Ohio Foreign Language Association, May 1998.
Senate 229 "Energy Executive of the Year Award" presented to John Glenn by the Association of Energy Engineers, 1992.
Senate 234 "1992 Award for Distinguished Service" presented to John Glenn by the Retired Enlisted Association, 1992.
Senate 395 Medal sculpture of an eagle on a wooden base with plate inscribed "Lt. Col. John H. Glenn, Jr. - United State Marine Corps - Marine Aviator of the Year - 1 October 1962 - presented by the Marine Corps Aviation Association to a Marine, Fighter Pilot, Astronaut, Senator, and Great American, 23 September 1995."
Senate 396 Brass sculpture of an eagle on a tiered wooden base with plates inscribed "In Appreciation - The Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus - October 23, 1996 - U.S. Senator John Glenn - Protector of Our Nation - Pioneer of Our Space Frontier - Dedicated Statesman."
Senate 401 "20th Anniversary Legislative Achievement Award" presented to John Glenn by Citizen Action on December 1, 1995.
Senate 403 Tiffany crystal block engraved "The City Club - The Citadel of Free Speech Award presented to U.S. Senator John H. Glenn because he embodies the values of The City Club and for his commitment to democratic ideals - Cleveland, Ohio - December 18, 1998."
Senate 407 Harry S. Truman Public Service Award presented to John Glenn by the Truman Foundation in 1987.
Senate 428 Metal statue of an eagle's head and an American flag on a marble base presented to John Glenn for "Outstanding Public Service" by the Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Democratic Party, April 5, 1997.
Senate 444 Cut glass obelisk on a marble base presented to John Glenn by the Ohio High School Athletic Association "for Outstanding Ethics-Integrity," June 13, 1997.
Senate 445 Cut glass award presented to John Glenn by the Metalcasting Industry, no date.
Senate 446 "50th Anniversary Legend Award" presented to John Glenn by Life magazine in 1986.
Senate 451 Ram's horn award presented to John Glenn by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, October 3, 1993.
Senate 459 Crystal apple presented to John Glenn as the "Continental Cablevision Ohio Educator of the Year," 1997.
Senate 476 Crystal block on a marble base with plate inscribed "Senator John Glenn - In recognition of your outstanding contributions to business aviation - June 10, 1998 - General Aviation Manufacturers Association - National Business Aviation Association."
Senate 478 Acrylic block inscribed "Presented to Senator John Glenn in appreciation for your outstanding support for VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America), 1992."
Senate 479 Crystal block on a wooden base, inscribed "The James Madison Award is presented to the Honorable John Glenn - Champion of the public's right to know and co-author of the President John F. Kennedy Records Collection Act - Coalition on Government Information - Freedom of Information Day - March 16, 1999."
Senate 505 "Nathan Hale Award" presented to John Glenn by the Department of Ohio Reserve Officers Association of the U.S., April 29, 1995.
Senate 507 "Award of Appreciation" presented to John Glenn by the Ohio Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO, March 15, 1989.
Senate 515 "Frank M. Tejeda Leadership Award" presented to John Glenn by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association, 1998.
Senate 520 "Dare to Dream Award" presented to John Glenn by the Minneapolis Aquatennial Association, July 20, 1983.
Senate 521 "The Equus Asinus Award" presented to John Glenn by the Democratic Executive Committee of Stark County, Ohio, May 25, 1978.
Senate 523 Wooden plaque in the shape of the State of Ohio inscribed "Annual Leadership Award," presented to John Glenn by the Concerned Citizens for Columbus Committee, June 19, 1975.
Senate 533 "American Hero Award" presented to John Glenn by Disneyland in 1985.
Senate 535 Wooden framed clock with brass plate inscribed "Distinguished Service Award" presented to John Glenn by the Columbus Urban League, May 21, 1991.
Senate 538 Wooden plaque in the shape of the State of Ohio presented to John Glenn as "Democrat of the Year, 1980" by the Ohio Democratic Party, March 28, 1981.
Senate 540 Wooden plaque containing a "Certificate of Honor" presented to John Glenn and Phillip Woodruff by the National Aeronautic Association for their 1996 record flight from Dayton, Ohio to Washington DC in a Beechcraft Baron airplane.
Senate 546 "Distinguished Public Service Award" presented to John Glenn by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., 1982.
Senate 550 "National Public Service Award" presented to John Glenn on behalf of federal employees by the Organization of Professional Employees of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (OPEDA/USDA), October 1991.
Senate 552 Wooden plaque containing a "Certificate of Record" for the record breaking flight made by John Glenn and Phillip Woodruff from Dayton, Ohio to Washington, DC in a Beechcraft Baron airplane, December 17, 1996.
Senate 587 Wood framed "Vanguard Award" presented to John Glenn by the Non-Commissioned Officers Association, September 1989.
Senate 591 Wooden framed brass plate inscribed "The American Legion Award for Distinguished Public Service" presented to John Glenn in February 1993.
Senate 600 "Franklin Award" presented to John Glenn on January 17, 1974.
Senate 610 "Good Scout Award" presented to John Glenn by the Central Ohio Business Community during a benefit for the Simon Kenton Council of the Boy Scouts of America, June 17, 1997.
Senate 612 Framed and matted certificate and medal, "Exceptional Service Award" presented to John Glenn by the Selective Service System, January 1991.
Senate 632 Round acrylic plaque featuring a bronze relief sculpture of Ted Williams, with plate inscribed "Ted Williams Museum Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Senator John Glenn, February 15, 1999."
Senate 677 Small cut glass paperweight in the shape of the U.S. inscribed "1998 Senator of the Year" presented to John Glenn by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Senate 678 Steuben cut glass star on a round metal base inscribed "Senator John Glenn, Jr. - 20th Century Achievement Award for Lifelong Learning - Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, NJ) - June 3, 1999."
Senate 679 "Special Achievement Award" presented to John Glenn by the Caribbean Community Development Corporation, 1998.
Senate 702 "Williams Trophy" awarded to John Glenn by the Washington Airports Task Force in 1997.
Senate 718 Bronze bust of Pericles on a marble base with a brass plate inscribed "Periclean Award presented to United States Senator John Glenn - 31st Congressional Banquet - March 28, 1994."
Senate 720 "Excellence in Public Service Award" featuring a crystal obelisk on a wooden base, presented to John Glenn by The Ohio State University School of Public Policy and Management, 1994.
Senate 740 "Semper Fidelis Award" featuring a porcelain eagle and flag sculpture on a wooden base, with plate inscribed "Presented to John H. Glenn by the Command and Staff College Foundation, February 27, 1993."
Senate 743 Pair of crystal disks mounted on a green marble base, with a brass plate inscribed "The Congressional Award - Joint Leadership Commission 1995 Leadership Award - The Honorable John Glenn - U.S. Senate."
Senate 747 Crystal glass plate, mounted between brass pillars, etched "50th Annual Governor's Award presented to John H. Glenn for Excellence in Public Service - Bob Taft - Governor, State of Ohio," c.1998.
Senate 759 Large brass medallion mounted on a wooden base with a plate inscribed "The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, Inc. - Hall of Excellence," presented to John Glenn on April 2, 1987.
Senate 1151 "Myrl H. Shoemaker Award" presented to John Glenn by the Ohio Democratic Party in 1993.
Senate 1161 Hand-cut crystal block etched with images of John Glenn and the Friendship 7 spacecraft, inscribed "The John Glenn Public Service Award - Dedicated August 26, 1996 in honor of Senator John Glenn - presented by the Ohio Institute for Public Service."
Senate 1336 Large wooden shadow box frame containing a presentation sword and scabbard, presented to John Glenn by Secretary of Defense William Cohen at the Armed Forces Full Honor Review held for John Glenn on December 4, 1998.
Senate 1500 Stieff pewter plate engraved "The Iona Senior Services Outstanding Citizen Award - Presented to the Honorable John Glenn - April 21, 1994."
Senate 1514 Crystal block with clock, inscribed "Distinguished Public Service Award," presented to John Glenn by the Alliance for Aging Research, September 11, 1998.
Senate 1535 "25th Anniversary Salute to Excellence" featuring a bronze sculpture of a stylized god creating the universe, presented to John Glenn by the American Academy of Achievement, June 27, 1986.