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West Sacramento News-Ledger

Aerospace Museum of California Named 2023 Nonprofit of the Year

Jun 21, 2023 12:00AM ● By Office Assemblymember Josh Hoover

From Left to Right: Tom Jones, Aerospace Museum of California Executive Director; Karen Jones, Advancement Director; Assemblyman Josh Hoover; Linda Martin, Aerospace Museum of California Board President. Photo courtesy of Assemblymember Josh Hoover

MCCLELLAN, CA (MPG) - The Aerospace Museum of California is honored and deeply grateful it has been selected as a 2023 California Nonproï¬t of the Year by California State Assembly Member Josh Hoover, District 7. The museum is recognized for its exceptional contributions to STEAM education in the Northern California community.

The Aerospace Museum of California is an inspired place of learning, located in the heart of an underserved community. The museum is deeply committed to engaging the children and families that need it the most, seeking to ignite children’s curiosity and inspire discovery and exploration through hands-on STEAM education.

Linda Martin, the Aerospace Museum of California’s Board President, stated, “The museum is a testament to the generosity of numerous donors, the enthusiasm of over a million visitors, and the unwavering commitment of the Sacramento region over the last 40 years. The collective involvement of thousands of volunteers, staff, and board members exempliï¬es our community spirit. By preserving and celebrating our diverse history, the museum has positively impacted our community and enriched the lives of countless children and families. The Aerospace Museum’s mission—to honor the past, inspire the future through STEM education, and spark children’s learning—is truly transformative.”

On June 7th, the dedicated Aerospace Museum of California leadership will be presented with the 2023 California Non-Proï¬t of the Year award at an exclusive ceremony held at the California State Capitol. "We are humbled by this award and extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Directors, our remarkable staff, the outstanding museum volunteers, our invaluable aerospace and education partners, and the countless students and families who have embraced STEAM education at the Aerospace Museum," said Tom Jones, Executive Director of the Aerospace Museum of California.

The community’s commitment and support are key to the Aerospace Museum of California's success in igniting a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics among students. This recognition as the California Nonproï¬t of the Year for 2023 further inspires the Aerospace Museum of California team to keep advancing its mission to deliver impactful STEAM educational experiences to help dreams take ï¬,ight!

For more information about the Aerospace Museum of California visit aerospaceca.org

About the Aerospace Museum of California (AMC): Explore, discover, and be inspired by aviation and aerospace history. With a 40,000-square-foot exhibit hall, over 40 aircraft and rockets, a 4-acre outdoor Air Park, incredible exhibits, and free parking, families can engage in STEAM activities for all ages and let their imagination soar. As a Smithsonian Affiliate® and member of North American Reciprocal Museum Associate®, the Aerospace Museum is truly a place where dreams take ï¬,ight!