DALLAS, April 2,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The AFS Hedy Lamarr Award, an
honor recognizing outstanding contributions to science and
technology, will be presented to Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter. The
award ceremony is scheduled to take place at EarthX's Congress of
Conferences at the Hilton Anatole on Monday,
April 22, 2024, with the award to be presented by notable
figures David Hamilton and
Trammell Crow Jr.
Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter is American Rock & Roll Hall of
Fame artist most known as the lead guitarist with The Doobie
Brothers, Steely Dan and Spirit. Perhaps less known are his
numerous contributions as a missile and national security expert
working for decades with some or our nation's most advanced
technical laboratories, national security agencies and military
branches. His invaluable contributions to national security
agencies and military branches have spanned decades, making him a
perfect recipient for the Hedy
Lamarr Award.
The AFS Hedy Lamarr Unsung Heroes in Science & Technology
Award acknowledges individuals who have worked behind the scenes or
broken barriers to provide innovative solutions, inventions, and
methodologies that enhance our daily lives and bolster our national
security. This award shines a light on the unsung heroes who embody
the spirit and legacy of Hedy
Lamarr, herself a renowned actress and an inventor whose
contributions to technology have left a lasting impact.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, April 22, 2024
8:15pm
- Location: Hilton Anatole - Chantilly East, Dallas, TX
- Presentation By: David Hamilton
& Trammell Crow Jr.
- Recipient: Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter
For additional information on the Hedy Lamarr Unsung Heroes in
Science & Technology Award and the upcoming award ceremony,
please visit
https://www.americas-fs.org/copy-of-hedy-lamar-award.
About EarthX:
EarthX is a subsidiary brand of Earth Day Texas Inc., founded in
2011 as a 501©(3) to support Earth Day celebrations in Dallas. Since then, EarthX has grown into an
international nonprofit and global environmental organization with
a mission dedicated to environmental awareness, education, and
inspiring passion in people and organizations to take action
towards a more sustainable future.
EarthX Media Inc. operates EarthxTV, a 24/7 linear television
network dedicated to engaging and informing audiences globally and
is in over 60 million homes internationally. The company is
headquartered in Dallas, TX.
Visit EarthX.org or follow @earthxorg on Instagram, Twitter and
Facebook.
For more information on the conference schedule, speakers, and
registration, please visit www.earthx.org.
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