The winners and presenting judges for 1997.

1997 • Volume 13

After two years at the Johnson Space Center, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future event moved to the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The winners, judges, and special guests were treated to a breathtaking behind-the-scenes tour of the Kennedy Space Center, the shuttle launch pads, rocket garden, Vehicle Assembly Building, the US Astronaut Hall of Fame, and then the unforgettable experience of witnessing a nighttime launch of the space shuttle Atlantis (flight STS-86), on a mission to the Mir space station.

To see the full list of winners click here.

12345678
John F. Kenney Space Center
Winners, judges, and guests take a special tour of the Kennedy Space Center.
Winners, judges, and guests take a special tour of the Kennedy Space Center.
The winners and presenting judges for 1997.
Frank Frazetta, with Ellie Frazetta and granddaughter.
Dave Wolverton presenting Ken Rand his award.
Gold Award winners, Illustrator Eric Williams and Writer Morgan Burke with Norman Thagard.
Astronaut Norman Thagard gives his guest speech at the ceremonies.