Presented Annually For Aerospace Excellence

Mr. Dave Caddey (pictured, right) and Mr. Ron Holdway (left) have been awarded the James C. Floyd Award by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) for their exceptional contribution in the development of Canada's space industry. Mr. Caddey and Mr. Holdway were honoured by the aerospace community at a ceremony during the Annual Aerospace Dinner on November 18th in Ottawa. This marks the first time the James C. Floyd Award has been awarded to two individuals at once.

"I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Caddey and Mr. Holdway. These two deserving space pioneers exemplify Canadian leadership and innovation," said AIAC President Jim Quick. "Mr. Caddey and Mr. Holdway have been at the forefront of the Canadian space industry for many years, providing exceptional leadership both in their companies and through their involvement with AIAC. On behalf of the Board and members of AIAC, we are proud to honour their commitment and celebrate their achievements."

For the past 25 years, Ron Holdway was the public face of COM DEV. He is an innovator and a passionate supporter not only of COM DEV's position as a leading Canadian space company, but in promoting Canada's global contributions as a space faring nation.

Dave Caddey retires from McDonald Detwiler and Associates, where he held numerous positions since 1986. Mr. Caddey was responsible for overseeing several major programs during his time at MDA, lending his management and leadership skills to some of Canada's most advanced space systems projects.

Both recipients are long-standing members of AIAC's Board of Directors, where they played leading roles in providing a permanent and prominent place for space in the AIAC bylaws and governance structure, creating a Space Committee that would become the voice of the space industry in Canada.

Established in 2009 in honour of the chief engineer on the Avro Arrow project, AIAC's James C. Floyd Award for aerospace achievement is an annual award that honours exceptional contributions to the Canadian aerospace sector. Presented during the Canadian Aerospace Dinner, which is held at the annual Canadian Aerospace Summit, the James C. Floyd Award is given to visionary individuals or teams whose contributions have made a difference in the industry.

FMI: www.aiac.ca/news-and-events/Floyd-Award