Salute to Excellence
Salute to Excellence Awards Luncheon
The international helicopter community will gather in the ballroom at ACC to recognize those individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the industry. As the Salute to Excellence Awards luncheon sponsor, you will link your company’s name to this long-standing, prestigious HAI HELI-EXPO event. This sponsorship includes:
- 1 reserved table for 10 people at the Salute to Excellence Awards luncheon
- Recognition in tabletop booklet, on signage, and in awards video presentation
- 3 minutes allotted for a speech on stage
Excellence in Communications Award
The Excellence in Communications Award is given to the individual or organization achieving the most creative and distinct dissemination of information about the helicopter industry.
- Sponsorship includes two seats at award winner's table.
- Sponsorship includes invite for 2 to the President's Reception to honor the winners
Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award
Presented annually at the Salute to Excellence, this award honors an individual for long-standing excellence in helicopter maintenance, maintenance instruction or supervision, or a single significant contribution to helicopter maintenance. Eligibility is limited to active helicopter maintenance personnel.
- Sponsorship includes two seats at award winner's table.
- Sponsorship includes invite for 2 to the President's Reception to honor the winners
Excellence in Humanitarian Service Award
This Salute to Excellence Award is given to the person(s) who best demonstrate(s) the value of helicopters to the communities in which they operate by providing aid to those in need. The award may be for a particular mission or for outstanding service over a period of time.
- Sponsorship includes two seats at award winner's table.
- Sponsorship includes invite for 2 to the President's Reception to honor the winners
Excellence in Law Enforcement Award
This Salute to Excellence Award is given to an individual or organization that has contributed to the promotion and advancement of helicopters in support of law enforcement activities. Nominees are not limited to pilots or law enforcement personnel.
- Sponsorship includes two seats at award winner's table.
- Sponsorship includes invite for 2 to the President's Reception to honor the winners
Excellence in Safety Award
Presented annually at the Salute to Excellence, this award honors outstanding contributions in the promotion of safety and safety awareness throughout the international helicopter community.
- Sponsorship includes two seats at award winner's table.
- Sponsorship includes invite for 2 to the President's Reception to honor the winners
Flight Instructor of the Year “Dub” Blessing Award
This Salute to Excellence Award recognizes superlative contributions by a helicopter flight instructor in upholding high standards of excellence.
- Sponsorship includes two seats at award winner's table.
- Sponsorship includes invite for 2 to the President's Reception to honor the winners
Golden Hour Award
This Salute to Excellence Award recognizes an individual, group, or organization that, through a particular activity or contributions over time, has advanced the use of helicopters in the vital mission of air medical transport.
- Sponsorship includes two seats at award winner's table.
- Sponsorship includes invite for 2 to the President's Reception to honor the winners
Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented annually at the Salute to Excellence, this award honors excellence in management and leadership. The award is granted to an individual for long and significant service to the international helicopter community. Nominees need not be licensed pilots.
- Sponsorship includes two seats at award winner's table.
- Sponsorship includes invite for 2 to the President's Reception to honor the winners
Pilot of the Year Award
This Salute to Excellence Award recognizes an outstanding single feat performed by a helicopter pilot during the year or extraordinary professionalism over a period of time. Nominees must be active helicopter pilots
- Sponsorship includes two seats at award winner's table.
- Sponsorship includes invite for 2 to the President's Reception to honor the winners