List of aviation awards

This list of aviation awards is an index to articles about notable awards given in the field of aviation. It includes a list of awards for winners of competitions or records, a list of awards by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, various other awards and list of aviation halls of fame.

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Weymann, competitor in the Michelin Grand Prix 1910, shortly after departure from Issy-les-Moulineaux

Competitions and records

Awards for speed and distance of flights were popular in the early days of aviation, and some continue today.

CountryAwardSponsorGiven for
United StatesBarringer TrophySoaring Society of Americalongest distance soaring flight other than those flown at the US National Contest[1]
United StatesBendix TrophyBendix CorporationTranscontinental, point-to-point race[2][3]
FranceCoupe Deutsch de la MeurtheAéro-Club de FranceSpeed trial for powered aircraft over a distance of 200 kilometres, to be flown as an outward leg of 100 km followed by a return to the starting point[4][5]
United KingdomDaily Mail aviation prizesDaily Mail newspaperVarious competitions[6][7]
InternationalDe la Vaulx MedalFédération Aéronautique InternationaleHolders of recognized absolute world aviation records[8]
United StatesDole Air RaceJames DoleAir race across the Pacific Ocean from northern California to the Territory of Hawaii[9]
FranceFemina CupFemina (French magazine)Woman who, by sunset on 31 December each year, had made the longest flight, in time and distance, without landing[10]
United StatesGordon Bennett Trophy (aeroplanes)James Gordon Bennett Jr. Fastest time over a measured distance (time trial)[11][12]
United StatesHearst Transcontinental PrizeWilliam Randolph HearstFirst aviator to fly coast to coast across the United States, in either direction, in fewer than 30 days from start to finish. The prize expired in November 1911 without a winner.[13][14][15]
GermanyHindenburg CupPaul von HindenburgAchievements in powered flight[16]
United StatesIgor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter CompetitionAmerican Helicopter Society (AHS) InternationalFirst human powered helicopter to meet a set of extremely challenging flight requirements[17]
InternationalLilienthal Gliding MedalFédération Aéronautique InternationaleRemarkable performance in gliding, or eminent services to the sport of gliding over a long period of time[18]
International Edison Award Edison Awards Honoring excellence in innovation
United StatesMackay TrophyUnited States Air ForceMost meritorious flight of the year[19]
FranceMichelin CupMichelinVarious long distance flight competition[20][21][22]
United StatesOrteig PrizeRaymond OrteigFirst Allied aviator(s) to fly non-stop from New York City to Paris or vice versa[23]
United StatesRichard C. du Pont Memorial TrophySoaring Society of AmericaWinner of U.S. National Open Class Soaring Championship[24]
FranceSchneider TrophyJacques SchneiderWinner of a race for seaplanes and flying boats (see also Schneider Trophy aircraft)[25]
United StatesThompson TrophyThompson ProductsThe race was 10 miles (16 km) long with 50-foot-high (15 m) pylons marking the turns, and emphasized low altitude flying and maneuverability at high speeds[26][27]

Society of Experimental Test Pilots awards

The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, an international organization based in the United States, offers or has offered various awards.

AwardGiven for
European Flight Test Safety AwardIndividuals who made significant contributions in the area of safety within flight testing[28]
Friend of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots AwardExceptional and notable contribution to the operation and the objectives of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots[29]
Herman R. Salmon AwardMost outstanding technical paper published in Cockpit magazine[30]
Iven C. Kincheloe AwardOutstanding professional accomplishment in the conduct of flight testing[31]
James H. Doolittle AwardOutstanding accomplishment in technical management or engineering achievement in aerospace technology[32]
Ray E. Tenhoff AwardMost outstanding technical paper presented at the annual Society of Experimental Test Pilots Symposium[33][34]
Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety AwardPeople who have significantly contributed to the safety of flight test operations[35]

Other awards
CountryAwardSponsorGiven for
United StaresA. Leo Stevens Parachute MedalNational Air RacesContributions to parachute design and techniques[36][37]
BrazilOrder of Aeronautical MeritBrazilian Air ForceDistinguished service and exceptional contributions to the Brazilian Air Force[38]
United KingdomAerospace Journalist of the Year AwardsWorld Leadership ForumWriters and broadcasters working in the aerospace and aviation field[39][40]
United KingdomBritannia TrophyRoyal Aero ClubAviators accomplishing the most meritorious performance in aviation during the previous year[41][42]
United StatesCharles Taylor Master Mechanic AwardFederal Aviation AdministrationLifetime accomplishments of senior aviation mechanics[43]
United StatesCheney AwardUnited States Air ForceAct of valor, extreme fortitude or self-sacrifice in a humanitarian interest, performed in connection with aircraft, but not necessarily of a military nature[44][45]
United StatesChief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety AwardUnited States NavySafety based on aircraft flight mishap rates, ground mishaps, currency of safety programs, and flight exposure, etc.[46]
United StatesCollier TrophyNational Aeronautic AssociationGreatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles[47]
United StatesDale Wright AwardNational Air Traffic Controllers AssociationProfessional and exceptional career service to NATCA and the National Airspace System[48]
InternationalEdward Warner AwardInternational Civil Aviation OrganizationAviation pioneers or organizations that have contributed to civil aviation[49]
United StatesEndeavor AwardAngel Flight West, California Science CenterVolunteer pilots and organizations that coordinate their gifts of flight to serve those in need[50]
InternationalFAI Gold Air MedalFédération Aéronautique InternationaleGreat contributions to the development of aeronautics by their activities, work, achievements, initiative or devotion to the cause of aviation[51]
United StatesPaul E. Garber AwardCivil Air PatrolCAP members who have dedicated themselves to leadership and personal development in the CAP[52]
United StatesGeneral Aviation Awards ProgramFederal Aviation AdministrationIndividual general aviation professionals on the local, regional, and national levels for their contributions to aviation, education, and flight safety[53][54]
United StatesDaniel Guggenheim MedalAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers etc.Persons who make notable achievements in the advancement of aeronautics[55]
United StatesHarmon TrophyNational Aeronautic AssociationWorld's outstanding aviator, aviatrix, and aeronaut (balloon or dirigible)[56]
United StatesHoward Hughes Memorial AwardAero Club of Southern CaliforniaAerospace leader whose accomplishments over a long career have contributed significantly to the advancement of aviation or space technology[57]
United StatesJohn J. Montgomery AwardNational Society of Aerospace Professionals, San Diego Air & Space MuseumAerospace achievement[58]
United StatesL. Welch Pogue Award for Lifetime Achievement in AviationAviation Week & Space TechnologyVisionary and preeminent leader of contemporary aviation[59][60][61]
United StatesLangley Gold MedalSmithsonian InstitutionOutstanding contributions to the sciences of aeronautics and astronautics[62]
United StatesLiving Legends of AviationKiddie Hawk Air AcademySignificant contributions to aviation[63]
GermanyLudwig Prandtl RingDeutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und RaumfahrtOutstanding contribution in the field of aerospace engineering[64]
United StatesMaintenance TrophyLockheed MartinTeams are examined on their flight line operations, the quality of their support elements, engineering skills and a team interview[65]
United StatesOctave Chanute AwardAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsPilot(s) or test personnel that contributed to the advancement of the art, science, or technology of aeronautics[66]
United StatesOnizuka Prop Wash AwardU.S. Air Force Test Pilot SchoolStudent at the USAF TPS who contributed most to class spirit and morale[67][68]
AustraliaOswald Watt Gold MedalRoyal Federation of Aero Clubs of AustraliaA most brilliant performance in the air or the most notable contribution to aviation by an Australian or in Australia[69]
United StatesPilot Proficiency Award ProgramFederal Aviation AdministrationGeneral aviation pilots knowledge and proficiency (safety)[70]
InternationalPolaris AwardInternational Federation of Air Line Pilots' AssociationsAirline crews in recognition for acts of exceptional airmanship, heroic action or a combination of these two attributes[71]
InternationalSalute to ExcellenceHelicopter Association InternationalOutstanding achievements in the international helicopter community[72][73]
United KingdomSegrave TrophyRoyal Automobile ClubOutstanding Skill, Courage and Initiative on Land, Water and in the Airfirst person to hold both the land and water speed records simultaneously.[74][75]
AmericasSICOFAA Legion of Merit MedalSystem of Cooperation Among the American Air ForcesMilitary members or civilians who have contributed to and promoted the interests of SICOFAA[76]
United States and CanadaSuperior Airmanship AwardAir Line Pilots Association, International Superior airmanship (safety)[77][78]
United StatesTony Jannus AwardTony Jannus Distinguished Aviation SocietyIndividual achievement in scheduled commercial aviation by airline executives, inventors and manufacturers, and government leaders[79][80]
United StatesWilliam J. Kossler AwardVertical Flight SocietyGreatest achievement in practical application or operation of rotary wing aircraft[81]
United StatesWright Brothers MedalSAE InternationalNotable contributions in the engineering, design, development, or operation of air and space vehicles[82][83][84]
United StatesWright Brothers Memorial TrophyNational Aeronautic AssociationSignificant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States[85]

North American aviation halls of fame
State/provinceHall of fameSponsor / Location
Alberta, CanadaCanada's Aviation Hall of FameReynolds-Alberta Museum
ArizonaArizona Aviation Hall of FamePima Air & Space Museum
CaliforniaAerospace Walk of HonorCity of Lancaster, California
ColoradoColorado Aviation Hall of FameColorado Aviation Historical Society
FloridaUnited States Astronaut Hall of FameKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
GeorgiaGeorgia Aviation Hall of FameMuseum of Aviation (Warner Robins)
IowaIowa Aviation Hall of FameIowa Aviation Museum
MinnesotaMinnesota Aviation Hall of FameNorth aviation museum, Flying Cloud Airport
FloridaNaval Aviation Hall of HonorNational Naval Aviation Museum
KansasKansas Aviation Hall of FameKansas Aviation Museum
New JerseyAviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New JerseyTeterboro Airport
New YorkEmpire State Aviation Hall of FameEmpire State Aerosciences Museum
New YorkSoaring Hall of FameNational Soaring Museum
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Aviation Hall of FameNorth Carolina Aviation Museum
OhioNational Aviation Hall of FameNational Museum of the United States Air Force
OhioWomen in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of FameWomen in Aviation International
OklahomaOklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of FameScience Museum Oklahoma
South DakotaSouth Dakota Aviation Hall of FameSouth Dakota Air and Space Museum
TexasTexas Aviation Hall of FameLone Star Flight Museum
UtahUtah Aviation Hall of FameHill Aerospace Museum

See also

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