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.

Nominations for next year will open in March, 2023.

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.

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.

2022 Award Results

Major Achievement Award:

Lew Mason, EAA Chapter 35

Neil Bowden, EAA Chapter 322

Newsletter Editor Award:

Eric Blomberg, EAA Chapter 13

George Young, EAA Chapter 179

Jim McKiernan, EAA Chapter 485

Karl Aber, EAA Chapter 846

Web Editor Award:

Ian Heritch, EAA Chapter 35

Ryan Griffin-Stegink, EAA Chapter 234

John Slemp, EAA Chapter 690

Karl Aber, EAA Chapter 846

Young Eagles Horizon Award:

Chris St. Germain, EAA Chapter 91

Young Eagles Chapter Coordinator of the Year:

Kris Olson, EAA Chapter 25

Steph Schulko, EAA Chapter 18

Tracy Miller, EAA Chapter 838

Phillips 66 Young Eagles Leadership Award:

Ken Jordan, EAA Chapter 1632