2027 AWARDS SUBMISSIONS
Please review the award eligibility and criteria below before submitting a nomination.
| AWARD NAME | * MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT | AWARD ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA |
|---|---|---|
| APPRECIATION TO THE PRESIDENT | Out-Going President of OAOA |
Given to the Out-Going President as a token of the membership’s appreciation of the dedication to, leadership of the work accomplished during the President’s term in office. |
| AIRPORT OF THE YEAR | 3 Years (See additional criteria form.) |
Given to a Public-Use Airport located in the state of Oklahoma. The airport should show outstanding efforts in such categories as serving the public, maintaining their facilities, etc. (See Criteria for Airport Sheet) |
| AIRPORT MANAGER OF THE YEAR | 2 Years | Given to the Airport Manager of a Public-Use Airport located in the state of Oklahoma. Though it is often given in association with the Airport of the Year Award since a successful airport is usually dependent on its manager for a significant amount of its support and success, there have been occasions when a manager has shown exemplary activity. |
| APPRECIATION AWARD | NONE Given for special Activity for OAOA |
Presented to any member of OAOA who shows outstanding dedication, contributions, and/or service to OAOA. |
| CORPORATE CHAMP | 2 years | Given to any Corporation in recognition of their sustained contributions to OAOA and to Oklahoma’s Airports through continued Corporate Support and Sponsorship. |
| PIONEER | Long Term | Given in honor of long-term dedication and significant contributions made to OAOA. |
| HERITAGE | None | Presented to individual(s) who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in the field of aviation. Accomplishments could be anything from equipment design, safety, exploration, development, research or etc. |
| PRESIDENT’S AWARDS | None | The President may present this award to one or more whom he/she deems deserving of extra recognition for outstanding service to OAOA—over and above what might be expected. |
| AIRVANGELIST | None | Recognizes someone who tirelessly promotes and advocates for the aerospace industry in the State of Oklahoma in honor of OAC’s long-time director Vic Bird. |
| EMERITUS | NONE 10 YEARS OF MGMT AT AN OKLAHOMA AIRPORT |
