FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA, August 23, 2024. The General Aviation Awards Board of Directors announced today it is accepting applications and nominations for the 2025 awards. Submissions will be accepted until midnight, December 13, 2024.
Established in 1963, the General Aviation Awards (GAA) program recognizes outstanding individuals in the fields of Flight Instruction, Aviation Maintenance and General Aviation (GA) safety. The awards highlight the important leadership roles these individuals play in promoting aviation safety, education, and professionalism. In a cooperative effort between industry and the FAA, winners are chosen at the district level and nationally each year.
Since inception of the awards program, volunteer members of the GAA board work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to seek out individuals deserving of recognition and prestige for their professionalism and hard work in and for GA. Honorees will carry this recognition throughout the rest of their careers, allowing them to serve as models of character and excellence for all members of the GA community.
The selection process begins in the Fall at the Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO) level where winners are selected for each District, then on to the National level where an honoree is selected by a panel of industry judges comprised of individuals that are involved in that specific category.
Along with recognition at the national level, winners receive a trip to AirVenture, a plaque, and many gifts from industry members and sponsors and more. The GAA is a non-profit organization run solely by volunteers dedicated to ensuring outstanding aviation professionals receive the recognition they deserve. We provide all the wonderful benefits to honorees through sponsor financial support. Over the years, generous sponsors have helped GAA make these awards possible and valued by the general aviation community.
2024 Honorees
Adam Magee, CFI of the Year (center),
Marty King AMT of the Year (left),
Cary Grant, FAAST Rep of the Year (right)
FAAST National Leadership
Glen Boots and Patricia Mathes
For nomination information and application, visit https://www.generalaviationawards.com/nominate.
For more information contact:
Lauretta Godbey, GAA Board member
Telephone: 240-457-7308
Special thanks to Sporty's Pilot Shop for sponsoring the GAA website and digital communications. To learn more about Sporty's visit, www.sportys.com.
The GAA Board thanks its 2024 industry partners and sponsors for their generosity.
WEBSITE AND DIGITAL MARKETING SPONSOR
Sporty’s Pilot Shop
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Rod Machado's Aviation Learning Center | Florida Aviation Network | EAA | FAA Safety Team
PLATINUM SPONSORS
AVEMCO | King Schools | Aviation Supplies and Academics (ASA) | Superior Air Parts | Aeronautic Proficiency Training
GOLD SPONSORS
Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) | Society of Aviation Flight Educators (SAFE) | National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) | Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) | General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) | Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Company | Sandya Narayanswami, PhD | Barbara Hamkalo, PhD
SILVER SPONSORS
The Balloon Training Academy | Kevin Baines | Charathram Ranganathan, CFII | Mary Schu, DPE
BRONZE SPONSORS
McFarlane Aviation | Round Hill Asset Management | Eric Ochs | Brett Levanto | Mark Jackson | Carlotta Glackin | Bruce Lundquist | Margaret Sturdy | Joe Germano | Robert Stedman | Karen Kalishek
Special Thanks
Ron Timmermans, Lauretta Webb, John Teipen, AOPA
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