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Wright Brothers Memorial Award
Amin J. Khoury
Former Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO of B/E Aerospace
Current Chairman & CEO of KLX
The Greater Miami Aviation Association Wright Brothers Memorial Award is the most prestigious of the GMAA’s awards. Having begun in 1927 as a pioneering Miami-based Florida-focused civil aviation advocacy group, today the GMAA membership and activities are concentrated in and encompass the advancement of the aviation and aerospace community on a global scale.
The Greater Miami Aviation Association Wright Brothers Memorial Award parallels the growth and evolution of the GMAA organization. It is proudly presented to an internationally distinguished industry leader whose substantial contribution to the aviation and aerospace community reflects the innovation, vision, conviction and admired business principles attributed to the positive impact and legacy upon aviation of the Wright Brothers.
Juan Trippe Award
David G. Neeleman
Founder and Chairman
AZUL Brazilian Airlines
This award recognizes the significant contributions made by an individual to the development of international aviation. Juan Trippe started Pan American World Airways, Inc. in 1927. Under his leadership, Pan Am essentially represented America’s commercial aviation policy overseas by pioneering international routes and operating global daily flights.
Glenn Curtiss Award
Dr. Eduardo Jose Padron
President
Miami Dade College
This Award recognizes extraordinary contributors to the air transport, business and private aviation sectors in the Americas and South Florida for their innovation, customer support and product quality and in the field of education.
Corporate Achievement Award
PAN AM International Flight Academy
This award recognizes the contributions of a corporation to the aviation industry and the South Florida community.
