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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 are now closed.
2026 Chapter Volunteer Awards
Major Achievement Award:
Larry Elliott – EAA Chapter 1698 – Cleveland, Texas
Rick Huebner – EAA Chapter 864 – East Alton, Illinois
William “Bill” Steier – EAA Chapter 1229 – South St. Paul, Minnesota
Newsletter Editor Award:
Wayne Babiak – EAA Chapter 260 – Monee, Illinois
Dennis D’Angelo – EAA Chapter 382 – Xenia, Ohio
Charles “Chuck” Fisher – EAA Chapter 35 – San Antonio, Texas
Rebecca Kinder – EAA Chapter 32 – St. Louis, Missouri
Web Editor Award:
Tim De Beradinis – EAA Chapter 1707 – Overton, Nevada
Darryl Foster – EAA Chapter 302 – Conroe, Texas
Kenneth Johnson – EAA Chapter 72 – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Pete Miller – EAA Chapter 168 – Dallas, Texas
2026 Young Eagles Volunteer Awards
Young Eagles Coordinator Award
Margie Clark – EAA Chapter 55 – Mason, Michigan
Michael Ketchpaw – EAA Chapter 908 – Fort Pierce, Florida
Trish Williams – EAA Chapter 406 – Bremerton, Washington
Young Eagles Ground Volunteer Award
Tracy Laws – EAA Chapter 119 – Watsonville, California
Sharon Puschmann – EAA Chapter 382 – Xenia, Ohio
Young Eagles Horizon Award
Carrie Forster – EAA Chapter 252 – Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Phillips 66 Young Eagles Leadership Award
Pat Cohenour – EAA Chapters 24, 1098, 1612 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
