Letters of Commendation from Mr. Joseph H. Rothenberg (Associate Administrator, Office of Space Flight), Dr. Kathie L. Olsen (Associate Administrator, Office of Life and Microgravity Science and Applications), and Mr. A. G. Stephenson (Director, Marshall Space Flight Center) for work with the Human Exploration and Development of Space (HEDS) exhibit at the American Association of Retired Persons and American Telemedicine Association conventions, August 17, 2000.
Letter of Commendation for “excellent and highly professional service” from Robin Henderson, Acting Manager, Microgravity Research Program Office, January 26, 2000.
NASA Group Achievement Award, Space Product Development Program STS-95 Team, “for dedicated service and exceptional contributions to the successful flight of 8 Space Product Development Payloads with 26 different commercial investigations on STS-95.”
Certificate of Appreciation, Protein Crystal Growth on STS-95: “This certificate is presented to Blake Powers in recognition of your outstanding achievements.”
Certificate of Appreciation, MSL-1 Mission: “This certificate is presented to Blake Powers in appreciation of your contributions to the MSL-1Mission.
Tartan Award, Clan Donnachaidh Society of the South, “For Outstanding Service To The Clan During 1997.” Presented at the Stone Mountain Highland Games, October, 1997.
President’s Award, Clan Donnachaidh Society of the South, “For Outstanding Service To The Clan During 1996.” Presented at the Stone Mountain Highland Games, October 19, 1996.
NASA Group Achievement Award, Astro-2 Mission Team, “For dedicated service and exceptional contributions to mission preparation and operations that were essential to the outstanding success of the Astro-2 mission.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, USML-2 Mission Team, “For dedicated service and exceptional contributions to mission preparation and operations that were essential to the success of the USML-2 Mission.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, ATLAS-3 Mission Team, “For dedicated service and exceptional contributions to mission preparation and operations that were essential to the success of the ATLAS-3 mission.”
Certificate of Appreciation, USML-2 Mission: “This Certificate is presented to C. Blake Powers in recognition of your contribution to the successful flight of the Second United States Microgravity Laboratory flown aboard Columbia, STS-73, October 20 – November 5, 1995.”
Excellence in Technical Communication Award, Society for Technical Communication Huntsville/North Alabama Chapter Technical Publications Competition, Informational Brochures category, for Astro-2: Continuing Exploration of the Invisible Universe, January 23, 1995.
Achievement in Technical Art Award, Society for Technical Communication Huntsville and Birmingham Chapters Technical Publications Competition, Annual Report Design category, for Microgravity Experiments Projects Office 1992 Annual Report, February 16, 1994.
Certificate of Appreciation, Astro-2 Mission: “This Certificate of Appreciation is presented to C. Blake Powers in recognition of your contribution to the successful flight of the Second Astro Mission flown aboard Endeavor, STS-67, March 2-18, 1995.”
Certificate of Appreciation, ATLAS-3 Mission: “This Certificate of Appreciation is presented to C. Blake Powers in recognition of your contribution to the successful flight of the Third Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-3) flown aboard Atlantis, STS-66 ‘The Continuing Mission to Planet Earth’ November 3-14, 1994.”
Certificate of Appreciation, Spacelab J Mission: “The National Aeronautics and Space Administration presents this certificate to C. Blake Powers in recognition of contributions made to the Spacelab J Mission, STS-47.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, First United States Microgravity Laboratory Team, “For exceptional contributions to the integration and operation of the USML-1 payload, extending man’s knowledge of materials science, fluid dynamics, biotechnology, and combustion science.”, February 10, 1993.
Certificate of Appreciation, IML-1 Mission: “This certificate is presented to Blake Powers in grateful appreciation of your contributions to the successful flight of the First International Microgravity Laboratory.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, First United States Microgravity Laboratory Team, “For exceptional contributions to the integration and operation of the USML-1 payload, extending man’s knowledge of materials science, fluid dynamics, biotechnology, and combustion science.”, February 10, 1993.
Best of Show Award (Writing and Editing), Society for Technical Communication Huntsville and Birmingham Chapters Technical Publications Competition, Technical Reports category, for The First Mission of The Tethered Satellite System brochure, January 21, 1993.
Distinguished Technical Communication Award (Writing and Editing), Society for Technical Communication Huntsville and Birmingham Chapters Technical Publications Competition, Technical Reports category, for The First Mission of The Tethered Satellite System brochure, January 21, 1993.
Commendation, from NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin and Marshall Space Flight Center Director T. J. Lee, “In recognition of outstanding support to the USML-1 mission flown aboard the orbiter Columbia, June 25, 1992.”, August 4, 1992.
Certificate of Appreciation, Astro-1 Mission: “The National Aeronautics and Space Administration presents this certificate to Blake Powers in grateful appreciation of your contributions to the successful flight of the Astro-1 manned astrophysics observatory.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, Astro-1 Public Affairs Team, “For exemplary contributions to an extremely effective public affairs campaign that focused national attention on the very successful Astro-1 Spacelab mission.”, March 24, 1992.
NASA Group Achievement Award, Astro-1 Space Classroom Assignment: The Stars Team, Office of Human Resources and Education, “In recognition of exceptional contributions to NASA’s educational goals through an unique outreach project to enhance space science in our Nation’s classrooms.”, March 10, 1992.
Merit Award (Writing and Editing), Society for Technical Communication Huntsville/North Alabama Chapter Technical Publications Competition, Technical Reports category, for the Astro-1 Postmission Summary Report, January 14, 1992.
Achievement Award (Writing), Society for Technical Communication Huntsville/North Alabama Chapter Technical Publications Competition, Technical Reports category, for Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe: A Guide to Astro-1 Observations, January 14, 1992.
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, Premier Edition, selected for inclusion 1991.
Kappa Tau Alpha, the National Journalism Honorary, inducted 1990.
Bickle Scholar, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1988-1989.
Certificate of Appreciation, for outstanding support to AEDC security police, Arnold AFB, 1987.
Right Stuff Award, U. S. Space Academy, 1986.
Second Place, Professional Photojournalism, Auburn University Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi Statewide Exhibition of Professional and Amateur Photography, April 29, 1982.
Eagle Scout Award with Silver Palm, Boy Scouts of America, 1975.
God and Country Award, Boy Scouts of America, 1974.