Rolls-Royce Honored with Air Force Association Chairman’s Award for Aerospace Education

Rolls-Royce on September 12, received the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) 2023 Chairman’s Award for Aerospace Education in recognition of its continued support and sponsorship of AFA’s Teacher of the Year program. Each year, Rolls-Royce partners with AFA to recognize exceptional teachers who inspire their students through innovative approaches to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

Adam Riddle, President – Defense; Chairman & CEO – Rolls-Royce North America, said: “Rolls-Royce is proud of our continued partnership with Air & Space Forces Association to recognize the important role teachers play in inspiring the next generation of science and technology leaders. Thanks to these dedicated educators the future of the aerospace and defense industry is very bright.”

Stephen Gourley, AFA Vice Chair, Education, said: “Rolls-Royce has been an important, strong, and growing catalyst for the AFA Teacher of the Year program at the Chapter, State, and National level. Under its sponsorship, exceptional teachers are singled out, supported, and elevated to positions of national educational importance. The Chair’s Award is a well-deserved and fitting recognition of our enduring partnership.”