HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 18, 2022
Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society
Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame
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Nominations must be postmarked no later than April 18, 2022 in order to be considered in the current year selection process. Submit application and supporting documentation to:
Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society
Attention: Hall of Fame Chairman, 2022
Shannon Airport – KEZF Campus
P.O. Box 7795
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
The Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame was created to commemorate and preserve outstanding aviation contributions made in Virginia or by Virginians. Many individual efforts have resulted in the pioneering, growth, or development of aviation and aerospace and must be recorded for future generations. Each year, the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society Board of Directors selects one or more individuals for recognition and induction into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
To be considered, the nominee will have demonstrated through their innovative ideas and dedicated service their commitment to the advancement of aviation and aerospace in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States. The nominee’s service and achievements must have been accomplished in the Commonwealth of Virginia or the nominee must be native Virginian or a Virginian by choice.
The Selection Committee is appointed by the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society President. All nominations shall be submitted to the Committee for review of completeness and eligibility. The Committee shall then recommend qualified nominees to the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society Board of Directors for final selection.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations may be made by any aviation organization, any member of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society, or by any firm or individual familiar with the nominee’s achievements. However, each nomination must be submitted on an official nomination form supplied by the Society.
No candidate shall be considered by the Selection Committee unless formally nominated in advance in accordance with these rules.
The Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society Board of Directors shall consider those nominees recommended by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. The number selected each year shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
All nominees not selected will continue to be considered in succeeding years without having to be re-nominated. However, any additional or new supporting data on behalf of these persons may be submitted at any time and is encouraged.
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To download form, click the link above. Print form, fill out and submit application and supporting documentation to the address on the form or above.