John Serafin

Origin
The trophy was conceived and donated by IAC members John Serafin and George Kulesza in 1992. The award was first presented in 1997.

Criteria
The trophy is presented to the winner of the Free program (of any category in terms of percentage of possible points achieved) at the U.S. National Glider Aerobatic Championships.

Procedures
The name of the recipient is provided the Contest Director by the Scoring Director after the contest is completed. The recipient’s plaque is ordered by the Executive Director along with the other trophies for the Glider Nationals. No name is inscribed.

Presentation
Recipient trophies are funded by IAC and consist of a laser cut plaque with a photograph of the permanent trophy set in the plaque. The master trophy remains on display at the IAC pavilion in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The plaque is presented at the U.S. National Glider Aerobatic Championships annual awards banquet.

THE JOHN SERAFIN TROPHY - CHRONOLOGY OF RECIPIENTS