Magellan Award

Award Overview

Dr. Sally Ride

What do General Douglas MacArthur, author James A. Michener, oceanographer Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Senator John Glenn, newsman Walter Cronkite, religious leader Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, astronaut Dr. Sally Ride, ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard and balloonists Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones have in common?

They are among an elite group of 30 men and women whom the Circumnavigators Club has honored with the coveted Order of Magellan in recognition of their contributions to world understanding.

The Order of Magellan is the highest award of the Circumnavigators Club and is presented to outstanding individuals who are dedicated to advancing peace and understanding in all parts of the world.