Save the Date!
November 6-8, 2025 | Washington, D.C. Area
Mark your calendars for SSP International’s 2026 Annual Gathering Weekend, coming to the Washington, D.C. area, November 6-8! Join fellow alumni, students, faculty, and friends from across the SSPI community for a memorable weekend of connection, celebration, and inspiration—featuring a special Saturday evening dinner at the iconic Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. We can’t wait to come together to celebrate our shared mission and the impact of SSPI worldwide.
More information on the event coming soon!
Awards
SSP International will present the following awards at the dinner:
The Beacon Award, selected by SSPI, celebrates sustained and outstanding service to SSP International and is open to alumni and honorary community members, including faculty, staff, trustees, parents, and guardians.
2025 Beacon Award Honoree: Harland Epps TA ‘59, ‘61; AAD ’64, ‘65, ’67; AD ‘66
The Legacy Award, selected by SSPI, honors an alum or friend whose lifetime dedication has deeply supported and enriched the SSPI community.
2025 Legacy Award Honoree: Steve Cotler ’60 (accepted posthumously by Emily Cotler)
The Young Alumni Achievement Award is selected through nominations by the SSPI community. This award celebrates a Summer Science Program alum up to 15 years out of the program who has made notable early-career accomplishments or created a meaningful impact in their field and/or community. Nominees should embody elements of some of SSPI’s core values: Challenge, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Community.
2025 Young Alumni Achievement Award Honoree: Emma Louden ‘15, TA ‘19
>> The 2026 nomination form is now open. <<
