The Purdue University designation Outstanding Aerospace Engineer recognizes the professional contributions of graduates from the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics and thanks them for the recognition that their success brings to Purdue and the School. Criteria for the award states that recipients must have demonstrated excellence in industry, academia, governmental service, or other endeavors that reflect the value of an aerospace engineering degree. 

The 2021 recipients of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer award include: Joseph Cassady, Travis Langster, Kevin Metrocavage, Tim O'Brien, Audrey Powers, Daniel Radocaj and Frank Tse.

(Event is by invitation only.)