For more than 40 years, the Helicopter Heroism Award has recognized some of the most dramatic displays of courage and heroism involving the use of a helicopter. Judged by a panel of individuals from various segments of the helicopter industry, this year’s award ceremony will honor the heroism exhibited throughout the various rotorcraft communities with multiple Above and Beyond the Call Awards to be presented to deserving helicopter crews and individuals from each of the following operational sectors:
• Public Service Operations
• Military Operations
• Private/Corporate/Commercial Operations
The luncheon ceremony will culminate with the awarding of the 2007 Annual Helicopter Heroism Award, to the most deserving recipients, regardless of geographic location or operational discipline.
Eligibility
The competition is international in scope and open to anyone, civilian or military. There are no restrictions as to age, sex, nationality, or occupation of the nominees, or to the type of helicopter involved. Posthumous candidates are also eligible.
Deadline
August 1, 2008, is the deadline for nominations. The award feature story and announcement will be in the October issue of Rotor & Wing.
Judging
The winner(s) will be selected by a panel of prestigious individuals in the helicopter industry.
Award
The winner(s) will be announced at the Helicopter Heroism Award Luncheon during the 2008 Search and Rescue Summit. A feature story about the rescue effort will appear in Rotor & Wing.
Nominations
Any individual, group or organization may submit nominations, which must be accompanied by authenticating material about the act of heroism involved, such as letters, films, press accounts, citations, and other records or documents. Materials that can be emailed should be sent to jmckenna@accessintel.com. Materials that cannot be emailed should be sent along with a printed copy of your website submission to :
Access Intelligence
c/o Jim McKenna - Helicopter Heroism
4 Choke Cherry Rd, 2nd Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
For questions about uploading video or pictures to our website, please send an email to jmckenna@accessintel.com for detailed instructions.
