Do you know a possible candidate who may be nominated and inducted into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame? Candidates for induction into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame should meet the following criteria:

• The individual must have been involved in some aspect of aviation, principally in Illinois over an extended period of time (15 years or more) rather than consideration for a single event.
• The individual must have made substantial contribution to the development of Illinois aviation with a high degree of excellence in his/her activities.
• The individual's involvement should include activity beyond just paid employment.
• Aviation and community volunteer efforts are essential.
• The individual should be beyond 'mid-career' point - 50 years of age is a general guideline
• The individual must be of good character.

The Spirit of Flight Award is presented annually to one or more organizations that have made substantial contributions to aviation in Illinois. Other criteria for this award include:

• The organization's activities must be Illinois based and continuous over a long period of time
• The organization's member activities must be above and beyond that of normal paid employment and exhibit a high degree of excellence in their accomplishment.

Click Here for a pdf version of the nomination form. The nomination package may be submitted by email to carol.para@illinois.gov or by regular mail to:

Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame
C/O Carol Para, Vice President
7745 Ponderosa Drive
Springfield, IL 62707

Illinois Aviation thanks you for your efforts.

January 31, 2022 is the deadline for candidate and Spirit of Flight applications for 2022