99--SMALL BUSINESS EVENT - 4TH ANNUAL NASA SMALL BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDSCEREMONY

The NASA Office of Small Business will be hosting the 4th Annual NASA SmallBusiness Symposium and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at the HyattDulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Herndon, VA, 20171.The 4th Annual NASA Small Business Symposium and Awards Ceremony provides opportunitiesfor small businesses to network and learn about NASA programs and initiatives, whilerecognizing outstanding individuals and companies that support NASA in achieving itsmission. In addition, attendees and award winners will hear from NASAs Administrator andAssociate Deputy Administrator, the new Chief Scientist, the Associate Administrator forthe Mission Support Directorate and the Administrator of the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration.Do not miss one-on-one meetings with NASA Small Business Specialists and Agency programoffices on Wednesday, November 2nd from 1:00-5:00 pm. You may request a one-on-onemeeting during your online registration for the 4th Annual NASA Small Business Symposiumand Awards Ceremony.The event will culminate with the NASA Small Business Awards Ceremony on Thursday,November 3, 2011. The awards ceremony recognizes outstanding contributions made by NASAemployees as well as industry representatives in support of the Agency's small businessprogram.Small Business Advocates Awards (SBAA) will be made in four categories:1. Small Business Specialist of the Year2. Procurement Person (or Team) of the Year3. Technical Person (or Team) of the Year4. Program Person (or Team) of the YearSmall Business Industry Awards (SBIA) will be made in three categories:1. Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year2. Small Business Subcontractor of the Year3. Large Business Prime Contractor of the YearPreregistration with a nonrefundable fee of $30 per person is required for all attendees.Register online at http://www.osbp.nasa.gov/sbs/symposium.htmlFor additional information, please contact the conference Call Center Hotline by phone at(571) 297-4025 or via email at [email protected] between the hours of 8:00 am to5:00 pm EST.