Thu, Jan 15, 2009
'Living Legends of Aviation' Will Be Held January 22
The 6th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards will take
flight on January 22 at the Beverly Hilton. Harrison Ford will
receive with the Legends Aviation Legacy Award for his countless
hours of service introducing thousands of young people to
flight.
"Those who are bound to the Earth by gravity -- and are without
an airplane -- don't really see the world the way a pilot does,"
Ford (above) said. "There's so much beauty in flight."
Sir Richard Branson will be celebrated with the Lifetime
Aviation Entrepreneur Award for his never-ending creativity,
passion, and thirst for discovery. As one of today's most
accomplished entrepreneurs, Sir Richard Branson's innovation
excellence is inspirational.
Often referred to as the Academy Awards of Aviation, the
ceremony is produced by Kiddie Hawk Air Academy, a non-profit which
introduces kids to aviation. "The award ceremony recognizes great
work, dedication and accomplishments in aviation. The importance of
leadership and commitment in these challenging economic times make
this recognition event even more significant," said Paul Lips,
spokesperson for the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy.
Additional awards presented by the Legends throughout the
evening include:
- Special "Flown West" Tribute to the late pilot, producer,
director Sydney Pollack and test pilot Johnny Myers
- Freedom of Flight Award: Emily Howell-Warner, first
female commercial pilot.
- Legends Top Flyer Award: USAF F-22 Raptor pilot Paul "Max"
Moga.
- Aviation Industry Leader of the Year Award: Ed Bolen, President
of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).
More honorees to be revealed the night of the ceremony.
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