Since 2006, the Manitoba Aviation Council has presented either a Pioneer of Flight Award or Top Flight Award at our annual conference. The awards recognize an individual and / or a company which has either pioneered, innovated, or had a significant impact on the Manitoba aviation industry. We are seeking nominations for the 2023 award, which will be presented at our annual banquet on Tuesday 28 February. Please complete the nomination form below, or email the information to mbavn@mymts.net.
Previous winners:
2006 |
Carl Arnold Lorne Morberg, Calm Air |
2007 |
Richardson Family, Western Canada Airways |
2008 |
Tom Lamb and Family, LambAir |
2009 |
Bill Wherle, Perimeter Airlines |
2010 |
Bill Jackson, Jackson Air |
2011 |
Dr. Arthur Mauro, Winnipeg Airport |
2012 |
Standard Aero |
2013 |
Harvey Penner, Harv’s Air |
2014 |
Jim Hawes, Custom Helicopters |
2015 |
Not awarded |
2016 |
Bob May, Keewatin Air / Nunavut Lifeline |
2017 |
Not awarded |
2018 |
Brad MacKay (Air Canada), Ben Kotria (NAV Canada) |
2019 |
Oliver Owen, Sowind / Amik Aviation |
2020 |
Postponed due to COVID |
2021 |
Postponed due to COVID |
2022 |
Barry Rempel, Winnipeg Airports Authority |