Posted on 05/26/2006 7:26:12 PM PDT by KevinDavis
HOUSTON, TX (May 25, 2006) - Trustees of the Robert A. and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust announced today that the first-ever Heinlein Prize will go to Dr. Peter H. Diamandis. The Heinlein Prize was founded to reward individuals for making practical contributions to the commercialization of space. Dr. Diamandis will be honored at a dinner and award ceremony on July 7, 2006 at the St. Regis Hotel in Houston, Texas and receive $500,000, a gold Heinlein Medallion, the Lady Vivamus Sword (as described in Heinlein’s book Glory Road) and a Laureate’s Diploma.
(Excerpt) Read more at xprizefoundation.com ...
Looks like a good choice...
I agree....
That is really cool.
Robert Heinlein, the gift that keeps on giving.
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