The NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal is presented to an individual whose outstanding leadership has had a pronounced effect upon NASA technical or administrative programs. This award may be given for an act of leadership or for sustained contributions based on an individual's effectiveness as a leader, the productivity of an individual's program, or demonstrated ability to develop the administrative of technical talents of other employees.

NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal 2005

Michael Werner

Charles A. Beichman
Moshe Pniel
Michael Werner

NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal 1985

Gael F. Squibb - for outstanding contributions as Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) project manager, especially in handling post-flight activities and establishing the IRAS Data Processing and Analysis Center.