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.
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
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.
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
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.
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
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.
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
Spirit of Flight Award: Awarded to an EAA member who best exemplifies the spirit of research, development or flight test.
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
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.
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
2025 Award Results
Major Achievement Award:
Robert Baird – EAA Chapter 23, 58, 753, 1519, and IAC 139
Kent Johnson – EAA Chapter 410
Steve Pankonin – EAA Chapter 319
Robert Whitlock, EAA Chapter 191
Newsletter Editor Award:
Rob Biro – EAA Chapter 5
John Butterfield – EAA Chapter 613
Sandra Carmer – EAA Chapter 77
Denny Irvine – EAA Chapter 302
Web Editor Award:
Dion Davidson – EAA Chapter 23
Matthew Everett – EAA Chapter 17
Young Eagles 2025 Awards
Young Eagles Coordinator Award
Marianne Brown – EAA Chapter 71 – Bakersfield, CA
Tony Marshall – EAA Chapter 768 – Apple Valley, CA
Bruce & Geneve McJunkin – EAA Chapter 983 – Granbury, TX
Ground Volunteer
Vicky Moore – EAA Chapter 54
Young Eagles Horizon Award
Beth White – EAA Chapter 613
Phillips 66 Leadership
Michael Grzincich – EAA Chapter 237
