What is the Onizuka Prop Wash Award?
Ellison Onizuka Ellison Shoji Onizuka (June 24, 1946 – January 28, 1986 ) was an American astronaut from Kealakekua, Hawaii, who successfully flew into space with the Space Shuttle "Discovery" on STS-51-C. He died in the destruction of the Space Shuttle "Challenger", on which he was serving as Mission Specialist for mission STS-51-L. He was the first Asian American and the first person of Japanese ancestry to reach space.
IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award The IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award recognizes non-profit institutions or groups that help promote reading among children. The biennial event marked its 23rd occasion in 2016. The Award consists of a diploma and a sum of US$10.000, which will be given to each winner to encourage its activities in the future.