Wed, Dec 19, 2012
Individuals,Organizations Recognized For Their Contributions At ICAS Convention
During its annual convention in Las Vegas last week, the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) recognized several individuals and organizations for their achievements and contributions during the 2012 air show season. Airshow performer Rob Holland, former U.S. Navy Blue Angels team lead Captain Greg McWherter, and the Airpower Arkansas at Little Rock Air Force Base were all singled out by ICAS for special recognition during an awards program at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel on Thursday, December 13 in Las Vegas.
Air show performer Rob Holland is the 27th recipient of the Art Scholl Showmanship Award. As a two-time U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic National Champion, Holland is already recognized as one of the most talented aerobatic pilots in the world. His unique brand of exciting, dynamic air show flying has also distinguished him as one of the most entertaining air show performers of his generation. He becomes just the fourth pilot to win both the U.S. Unlimited Championship and the Art Scholl Showmanship Award, joining air show legends Gene Soucy, Leo Loudenslager, and Michael Goulian.
During the awards program, the ICAS Board of Directors presented its Special Achievement Award to Captain Greg McWherter, outgoing team lead for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. McWherter, who led the team for a total of four years, was recognized for his efforts to integrate the team more fully into the larger air show community, as well as the personal and professional sacrifices he made when he volunteered to serve a second two-year stint as Blue Angels "boss."
ICAS also recognized Airpower Arkansas at Little Rock Air Force Base as the recipient of the 2012 Dick Schram Community Relations Award. Presented each year to a military air show that uses its air show to build stronger community relations, this year’s Schram Award recipient was cited for its effective efforts to partner with Little Rock area civic organizations to plan and conduct this world-class air show.
ICAS has announced the dates for its 2013 convention, which will be held at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel, December 1-4, 2013.
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