Chapter Achievement Awards

EAA recognizes chapter members for their personal commitment and contributions to EAA, chapters, and their fellow members.

Nominate those chapter members who have gone the extra mile and beyond throughout the year for the betterment of the chapter, EAA, and the GA community. Strong and healthy EAA chapters are the backbone of the organization. Those honored have demonstrated their passion and dedication for their chapter, EAA, and the recreational aviation community.

Major Achievement Award

Many EAA members go above and beyond the call of their chapter member duty. To recognize these select individuals, EAA awards members with a Chapter Major Achievement Award. Winners are selected for their EAA and chapter dedication, service to the aviation community, and their personal achievement.

Newsletter Editor Award

Newsletters are one of the main communication link for chapters. Composing a monthly chapter newsletter that is informative, easy to read and interesting is a daunting task for the newsletter editor. Newsletters are judged on consistency, appearance, layout, and content.

Web Editor Award

Many EAA chapters have embraced the internet as a way to communicate and connect fellow aviators, allowing them to better serve the local member and the aviation community at large. Websites are judged on ease of use, appearance, layout, and content.

Technical Counselor and Flight Advisor Awards

Tony Bingelis Award: Awarded to an EAA Technical Counselor for dedicated service and/or significant contributions in assisting members to build and restore aircraft.

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Spirit of Flight Award: Awarded to an EAA member who best exemplifies the spirit of research, development or flight test.

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Young Eagles Awards

Young Eagle volunteers are eligible for the following awards

• Young Eagles Chapter Coordinator Award: Awarded to a Young Eagles Coordinator nominated for their special commitment to their chapter.
• Young Eagles Ground Support Award: Awarded to a ground volunteer nominated for their exceptional work during Young Eagles Rallies.
• Young Eagles Horizon Award: Recognizes the exceptional efforts a volunteer, chapter, or other organization provides in support of youth aviation.
• Phillips 66 Young Eagles Leadership Award: Presented by Phillips 66 Aviation, this award recognizes an outstanding volunteer or organization that has made significant contributions to the Young Eagles program.

2023 Award Results

Major Achievement Award:

Glenn Botsford – EAA Chapter 18

George Coy – EAA Chapter 613

Newsletter Editor Award:

Val Gregory – EAA Chapter 43

Richard Harrison – EAA Chapter 292

John McKiernan – EAA Chapter 485

Dennis D’Angelo – EAA Chapter 1612

Web Editor Award:

Robert Collins – EAA Chapter 54

Doug Francisco – EAA Chapter 485

Linda Salzwedel – EAA Chapter 1365

Young Eagles 2023 Awards

Outstanding Chapter Coordinator

Alan Bormuth - EAA Chapter 731

Thomas Letts - EAA Chapter 301

Denise Sandager - VAA Chapter 13

Ground Volunteer

Linda Jordan - EAA Chapter 1632

Young Eagles Phoenix Award

Mat and Lauren Labs - EAA Chapter 931

Young Eagles New Horizon Award

Don White - EAA Chapter 724

Phillips 66 Leadership

Tom Meadows - EAA Chapter 1073