AHS Awards Information
The American Helicopter Society's prestigious Awards
Program was initiated in 1944 and over the years has paid tribute to
the outstanding leaders of the vertical flight industry. The number
of awards presented annually has grown steadily, as has the prestige
and importance associated with them. Today, as the helicopter
industry begins to develop aircraft for its fourth generation, the AHS
awards program acts as a catalyst for stimulating technological
advances in the industry.
Nominations must be submitted on the appropriate nomination form.
Please fill-out fully the reasons for the award recommendation, which should include the
nominee's experience and achievements. Personal letters of endorsement are strongly encouraged
from a cross-section of their peers.
AHS Announces 2008 Award Recipients
Dr. Fredric H. Schmitz is Awarded the 2009 AHS Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lectureship
To nominate a colleague for an AHS award, download a PDF of the "AHS Awards
Brochure" which
contains nomination forms that can then be faxed or mailed directly to AHS
headquarters. You can also contact AHS headquarters direct and request a
brochure to be mailed to your attention at 703-684-6777 or email us at Staff@vtol.org. Finally, if you are an AHS member, you can also nominate your
colleague
online.
Nominate your colleague online!
Download the AHS Awards Brochure
Download
the AHS Nikolsky Flyer
Award Winners Click on the award name for description of award and list of past winners.
Alfred Gessow Award for Best Paper at AHS Annual Forum
Guidelines
The John J. Schneider Historical Achievement Award
given in recognition of distinguished achievement of an individual in encouraging appreciation of, and enhancing access to the history and legacy of vertical flight aircraft
Grover E. Bell Award
Given to foster and encourage research and experimentation in helicopter development
Frederick L. Feinberg Award
Presented to the helicopter pilot(s) who accomplished the most outstanding achievement
during the preceding calendar year.
Paul E. Haueter Award
Presented to an individual or a company which has made significant contributions to the
development of vertical take-off and landing aircraft other than helicopters.
Howard Hughes Award
Given in recognition of an outstanding improvement in fundamental
helicopter technology brought to fruition during the preceding calendar year.
Dr. Alexander Klemin Award
Given for notable achievement in advancement of rotary wing aeronautics.
Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Award
Recognizes an outstanding
career-to-date contribution to vertical flight technology by a member under the age of 35.
Captain William J. Kossler, USCG Award
Given for the greatest achievement in practical application or operation of rotary wing aircraft.
Igor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition
None Awarded
Description of Competition.
Igor I. Sikorsky International Trophy
Given to the company that designed and manufactured a pure helicopter establishing an
official record during the preceding calendar year in the official Class E-1 category
for maximum speed, altitude, distance or payload.
Harry T. Jensen Award
Given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the improvement of helicopter
reliability, maintainability, or safety through improved design brought to fruition
during the preceding year.
Gruppo Agusta International Helicopter Fellowship Award
Recognizes significant contributions to the extension of fellowship and accomplishment in the
international helicopter arena.
Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lectureship
Is given to an individual who reflects the
highest ideals, goals, and achievements in the field of helicopter and V/STOL
aircraft engineering and development.
AHS/Industry/ Annual Student Design Competition
AHS International in cooperation with the major U.S.
helicopter manufacturers, conducts an annual helicopter design competition in
an effort to promote student interest in vertical flight.
Committee
Robert L. Lichten Award
Guidelines
Honorary Fellows
Honorary Fellows are granted to Society member whose career-based leadership and innovation has advanced significantly the interests of the vertical flight community.
The granting of Honorary Fellows shall be in perpetuity and
limited in number to two per annum.
AHS Technical Fellow Award
The AHS Technical Fellow Awards are granted to Society members whose career-based accomplishments towards the goals and objectives of the vertical flight industry constitute an outstanding technical achievement. Under award guidelines, up to four Fellows may be recognized in any single year.
Vertical Flight Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Robert L. Pinckney Award
Is given in recognition of notable achievement in manufacturing
research and development for rotorcraft or rotorcraft components brought to
fruition in recent years.
AHS Supplier Excellence Award
Was created in 1995 and is given to a
supplier which, through the quality, innovativeness and cost-effectiveness of
its products, has made a notable contribution to the vertical flight industry.
AHS Membership Contests
As an additional incentive for members to sponsor new members, the Society runs four membership contests from April 1st to March 31st.
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