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Support AOC HQ Programs

AOC HQ has several programs that chapters can help promote and advocate for! These programs are open to members and have been established in alignment with the AOC's strategic plan. As chapter officers, you play a key part in supporting these programs within your chapter.

Awards

Celebrate Excellence with the AOC Awards Program

The annual AOC Awards Program honors outstanding achievements in electromagnetic spectrum operations across military, government, industry, and academia. Celebrate the innovators and trailblazers shaping the future of EW and EMSO.

This year's award nominations are now open and close May 31, 2026.

How Chapter Officers Can Support: Nominate members who demonstrate excellence in their respective field. More information can be found here.

Scholarships

Future 5

Each year, the AOC Foundation recognizes five young professionals as the Future 5, showcasing those who actively innovate and strive for excellence as they build their careers in electromagnetic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum operation, and information operations.

Applications for 2026 will open on May 1, 2026.

How Chapters Can Support

  • Nominate and encourage eligible members to apply. Are there young professionals in your chapter who are innovating in EW? Encourage them to apply (or nominate them directly) starting May 1, 2026.
  • Announce the program, share deadlines, and make sure members know about the recognition and benefits that come with the award
  • Has a member of your chapter been recognized? Connect this year's nominees with past Future 5 awardees
  • Highlight the award in chapter communications by featuring the Future 5 program in newsletters and emails to raise awareness and celebrate any chapter members who are recognized

STEM Student of the Year Scholarship

The AOC Foundation provides scholarships to students in their sophomore or junior year of college. Each year, one male and one female student studying engineering or engineering technology and interested in working in the aerospace and defense industry are awarded scholarships of $12,500 each. We are grateful for the generosity of RTX for funding these scholarships.

Applications for 2026 are now open!

How Chapter Officers Can Support

  • Identify eligible students in your network

  • Spread the word at universities near your chapter by connecting with local college contacts, ROTC programs, or university engineering departments

  • Promote the scholarship at chapter meetings and in communications, including the application window, and eligibility details

From Service to Scholar Scholarship

The AOC Foundation provides supplemental scholarships to students attending a college/university under the current GI Bill/VA Program. Five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded each year to five students studying in the fields of engineering or engineering technology and interested in working in aerospace and defense. Applicants must be receiving, or eligible to receive, education benefits under the current GI Bill. We are grateful for the generosity of Rohde and Schwarz USA, Inc. for funding these scholarships.

Applications for 2026 are now open!

How Chapter Officers Can Support

  • Identify eligible veterans in your chapter who are currently pursuing an engineering or engineering technology degree under the GI Bill and encourage them to apply

  • Share the scholarship at chapter meetings, newsletters, and other chapter communications

  • Connect candidates with chapter members who have navigated the veteran-to-student transition

Bring Committees Local

AOC’s committees are actively looking to partner with local chapters to bring their programming to life at the regional level. Whether you're planning a chapter conference, summit, or meeting, there may be an opportunity to incorporate a committee-supported session into your event.

If your chapter already has an established group or subcommittee that aligns with an HQ committee's focus, this is a great way to expand their reach. Connecting your local group with the corresponding HQ committee opens the door to existing resources, ready-made programming, and a broader network for your members.

Future Leaders

The Future Leaders Committee aims to provide educational, networking, and career development opportunities to help young professionals advance in their careers and become engaged, active members of the association.

How Chapter Officers Can Support

  • Host a local event at your chapter (networking mixer, workshop, panel, etc.)
  • Connect eligible members with the committee and help spread the word at your chapter meetings
  • Facilitate mentorship opportunities between emerging and experienced members
  • Contact the committee’s staff liaison, Raleigh Leavitt at [email protected], to get involved!

Empowering Women in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW in EW)

The Empowering Women in EW Committee aims to provide educational, networking, mentorship and mentoring, and career development opportunities to help professional women advance in their careers and become engaged, active members of AOC.

How Chapter Officers Can Support

  • Host a local event at your chapter
  • Connect eligible members with the committee and help spread the word at your chapter meetings
  • Interested in volunteering? Please email Committee Staff Liaison, Lauren Schoener-Gaynor, [email protected]

FAQs

How are event fees and other costs covered?

  • Any event hosted by chapters will needed to be covered by the chapter's budget, including but not limited to event space fees, food and beverages, and other associated costs. Please reach out to Glorianne O’Neilin, Director of Membership Operations, with any additional questions.

What marketing materials can be used?

  • The committee logos
  • Chapter's official logo and marketing materials
  • Chapters can reach out to AOC's marketing team for additional resources

How can the chapter market an event?

  • Announce it in your chapter newsletter and email communications

  • Promote it at chapter meetings in the weeks leading up to the event

  • Share it on your chapter's social media channels

  • Submit the event for AOC's chapter events calendar

  • Include it in your chapter's website or member portal

  • Ask chapter officers to personally reach out to members who would benefit most

  • Encourage members to bring a colleague or peer

Who manages promoting the event?

  • The chapter manages promoting the event
  • Chapters can request assistance in marketing their event by reaching out to [email protected]