from the January issue of Straight & Level

Do you know a Ninety-Nine, or someone in the wider aviation community, who deserves to be recognized on an international stage? Now is your chance to honor their impact and celebrate their achievements!

The International Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for our prestigious awards, to be presented at the 2026 International Conference in San Diego, California (July 8–12, 2026). These awards shine a spotlight on individuals and organizations who make aviation stronger, safer, more inclusive, and more inspiring. But we can't do it without you—nominations come from our Chapters, Sections, and Trusts. The deadline for submitting nominations is January 31, 2026.

Please send questions and submissions to Awards@ninety-nines.org.

AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT (for Ninety-Nines)

Three Awards of Achievement may be presented for:

Contributions to The Ninety-Nines
Contributions to Aviation
Humanitarian Efforts

Who may be nominated? An individual member of The Ninety-Nines (living or deceased); a group of Ninety-Nines; or an organization within The Ninety-Nines, such as a Chapter, Section, Committee, or Trust.

An individual recipient must be a current member, or have been a current member at the time of her death.

AWARD OF MERIT (for non-Ninety-Nines)

Recognizes a significant contribution to any facet of aviation, such as aviation or aerospace education, aviation science, aviation history, aviation commerce, aviation legislation, etc.

Who may be nominated? An individual (male or female, living or deceased) or an organization. The recipient may not be a current or former member of The Ninety-Nines or of a group within The Ninety-Nines.

GEORGE PALMER PUTNAM AWARD (for non-Ninety-Nines)

Recognizes support provided to The Ninety-Nines by an individual (male or female, living or deceased) or an organization. The contribution may have occurred in the past or present, as a single action or a series of events.

Who may be nominated? An individual (male or female, living or deceased), or an organization. The recipient may not be a current or former member of The Ninety-Nines or of a group within The Ninety-Nines.

Who may submit nominations? A Ninety-Nines Chapter, Section, or Trust.

Nomination Form