On Friday, July 26, over 130 IAC members convened at the EAA Nature Center for the IAC’s Membership dinner and awards. During the dinner the Annual (Non-flying) Awards were presented.
Congratulations to the recipients:
Frank Price Cup – Linda Morrissey
The purpose of this award is to recognize the person who has contributed the most to the sport of aerobatics in a calendar year. It was created to recognize outstanding individuals in aerobatics and in honor of aerobatic pioneer Frank Price, the first American to compete in the World Aerobatic Championships.
Robert L. Heuer Award for Judging Excellence – Jerry Riedinger
Member Sam Burgess of San Antonio, Texas conceived the idea to present to the outstanding aerobatic judge each year. It recognizes the outstanding achievements made to competition aerobatics by the judges.
Kathy Jaffe Volunteer Awards – Mary Beth Rudd
The award was donated in memory of Kathleen Jaffe. Her spirit and enthusiasm for aerobatics and the aerobatic community were truly remarkable. She was president of IAC Chapter 52, contest director, newsletter editor, and contributor to Sport Aerobatics magazine.
Harold E. Neumann Award for Outstanding Contributions as Chief Judge - Wayne Buescher
The family of Harold E. Neumann has provided the permanent trophy in 1998 to recognize the outstanding chief judge and to honor the name of Harold E. Neumann, an active IAC competitor and judge until well into his 70's. General guidelines, though not requirements, for the award include a person known for leadership qualities and fairness on the judge's line.
Curtis Pitts Memorial Trophy – Dell Coller
This award was donated by the Pitts family in the memory of Curtis Pitts. The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding contribution to aerobatics through product design. General guidelines are that this person or company is one that has created a product, or products, that has made a lasting impression on the world of aerobatics.
