"The
Voice of Public Benefit Flying"
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National Public Benefit Flying Awards Programpresented by The National Aeronautic Association
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Send your nominations for the 2013 Public Benefit Flying Awards! The deadline is June 30, 2013.
The 2013 National Public Benefit Flying Awards will be presented at the Fall Awards Program of the National Aeronautic Association in November, 2013. See complete information and the nominations procedures on our 2013 Awards Page!
Last year's 2012 National Public Benefit Flying Awards were presented in the Above & Beyond ceremony in the United States Capitol Building on September 13, 2012. See the 2012 Awards Page for the information.
AND - enjoy reading about the many prior recipients! Their stores and awards are described in the Public Benefit Flying Awards Recipients Booklet - read it by clicking here: Prior Recipients PDF
Each year since 2003 the Public Benefit Flying Awards have been presented in a ceremony in the United States Capitol Building.
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) traces its roots to the Aero Club of America, founded in 1905. Since its beginning, NAA's primary mission has been the advancement of the art, sport, and science of aviation in the United States, including space flight. Through its annual national awards program, NAA "celebrates the past," while at the same time recognizing the achievements of those who are developing technology and "inventing the future."
The NAA is famous for a number of nationally prominent awards that have been given since early in the history of flight, such as the Robert J. Collier Trophy, the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, the Frank G. Brewer award for aviation education, and the Elder Statesmen of Aviation awards.
NAA's first awards for Public Benefit Flying were presented on September 10, 2003, celebrating the service and accomplishments of the many volunteers in aviation who "fly to help others," performing missions of community and individual service. These awards were developed by NAA in association with the Air Care Alliance. More than thirty nominations were received in 2003 and a similar number in 2004.
The awards have been divided into five categories:
Distinguished Volunteer Pilot
Distinguished Volunteer
Outstanding Achievement in Advancement of Public Benefit Flying
Public Benefit Flying Teamwork Award
Champion of Public Benefit Flying
The annual awards are presented in ceremonial rooms on the Senate side of the Nation's Capitol Building, with additional awards presented at other venues.
To see NAA's list of all years' award recipients please visit the NAA PBF Awards Page.
Please visit the prior years' awards pages using the links in the left column to learn more
and view the photos from each event.
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