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Vertical Flight Society Award Recipients


Alex M. Stoll Award

The Vertical Flight Society and the Stoll Family are proud to present the Alex M. Stoll Award, established 2025 in memory of Alex M. Stoll. The award recognizes a professional in the field of vertical flight who, like Alex, demonstrates an exceptional commitment to advancing their organization’s mission while making extraordinary contributions to the well-being and happiness of colleagues and elevating organizational culture and morale.

 
2026
William Staruk
William Staruk, exemplifies these qualities, making a meaningful impact both professionally and personally within the workplace and across the broader vertical flight community.
 
 
 
2025
Natasha Schatzman
NASA Ames Research Center

This year's winner is Dr. Natasha Schatzman who embodies qualities like exceptional commitment and contributions to the advancement of the mission of the organization, making a significant impact both personally and professionally in the workplace and the larger vertical flight community.
 
 
 

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