Aviation Week & Space Technology Announces A New Program and Location for Its April 7 Laureates Awardstitle
49th Annual Event Honors Exceptional Leadership and Heroism with New Program,
Expanded Venue
NEW YORK, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Week & Space Technology today
announced its 49th annual Laureates Awards will be held April 7, 2006 at The
National Air and Space Museums Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington
Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, VA.
The Laurels were conceived 49 years ago to recognize the extraordinary
accomplishments of individuals and teams in aviation, aerospace and defense.
Today this black tie dinner and awards ceremony is the industrys premier
event, attracting scores of industry pioneers and thought leaders from around
the world.
For the first time, Laureates will be announced "live" at the event, where
AW&ST editors will honor people who epitomize the values and visions of the
global aerospace industry in the following categories:
* Commercial Air Transport
* Aeronautics/Propulsion
* Space
* Operations
* Military
* IT/Electronics
* General/Business Aviation
In addition, one special individual will be presented with the Phillip
Klass Award for Lifetime Achievement. Mr. Klass, an AW&ST senior editor for
more than 30 years, passed away in 2005 and was known worldwide for his
expertise in commercial and military avionics, particularly electronic
warfare.
"Were extremely excited about this years Laureates Awards," said
Aviation Week Editor-in-Chief Anthony L. Velocci, Jr. "We are creating a
sense of drama by not announcing the winners until the night of the event, and
the spectacular Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, with hundreds of historical
aircraft and aviation artifacts, provides the ideal setting in which to honor
the best and brightest in the industry."
To find out about attending or sponsoring options, please contact Judy
McCoy at (202) 383-2391 or judy_mccoy@AviationNow.com.
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