2024 CASA Wings Awards

 

The CASA Wings Awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional individuals and organisations in the general aviation (GA) sector. The awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the people and companies that go above and beyond to make general aviation better for all.

Nominating only takes a few minutes and this year our winners will share in prizes valued at more than $7,000. Further, if the person or organisation you nominate ends up winning a CASA Wings Award, you’ll also win a prize: a one-year subscription to Australian Flying magazine.

Nominations are open now and close 10 November 2024. Winners will be published in the March-April 2025 edition of Australian Flying.

JUDGING CRITERIA AND SUBMISSION ADVICE

Before you begin a nomination, check the judging criteria and submission tips for the five categories.
Download judging criteria and submission guidance

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Ready to make a nomination? Choose an award category below to begin your nomination. Nominating only takes a few minutes and you can nominate yourself or your own organisation.

Note: While broad statements of support may be included, specific examples that demonstrate how the nominee has met or exceeded the judging criteria (see above) will be of most value. Consider examples that demonstrate how the nominee is different, special or innovative. If relevant, supply data showing measurable results. Any questions, please contact us at wingsawards@australianflying.com.au

COL PAY AWARD FOR LIFETIME SERVICE TO GENERAL AVIATION
This award recognises a person who has contributed significantly to general aviation over a long period. It is the highest accolade presented by The Wings Awards. The Col Pay Award is named after general aviation legend Col Pay, a pioneer of agricultural aviation, and a celebrated restorer, owner and pilot of some of Australia's most loved warbirds. Nominations for the Col Pay Award are perpetual; once someone is nominated, the submission will be considered in the following years. This doesn't happen with any other Wings Awards categories.

Submit a nomination for Col Pay Award for Lifetime Service to GA

AERO CLUB OF THE YEAR
This award recognises an aero club that has contributed significantly to general aviation.

Submit a nomination for Aero Club of the Year

GA FLYING INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a flying instructor who has contributed significantly to general aviation.

Submit a nomination for GA Flying Instructor of the Year

GA FLYING TRAINING ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a flying training organisation that has contributed significantly to general aviation.

Submit a nomination for GA Flying Training Organisation of the Year

YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a person aged under 25 years old who has contributed significantly to general aviation.

Submit a nomination for Young Achiever of the Year

PRIZES

This year our winners will share in prizes valued at more than $7,000. Further, if the person or organisation you nominate ends up winning a Wings Award, you’ll win a 12-month subscription to Australian Flying magazine.

COL PAY AWARD

The winner of the Col Pay Award will win a Garmin D2™ Mach 1 Pro Aviator Smartwatch with vented titanium bracelet, valued at $2,429. Garmin's most capable D2 smartwatch yet includes a full suite of aviation features, including worldwide aviation database, weather  and moving maps. There's also a built-in torch, vivid AMOLED touchscreen display, health and fitness monitoring and 11 days battery life.

 

GA FLYING INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

The winner of the GA Flying Instructor of the Year Award will win a David Clark DC ONE-X headset valued at $1,899. The DC-ONE X offers hybrid electronic noise cancelling with advanced feed-forward and feed-back technology to provide best-in-class active noise reduction. Bluetooth provides seamless integration with smartphones and other devices while the lightweight design increases comfort and prevents hotspots.

 

AERO CLUB OF THE YEAR

The winner of the Aero Club of the Year will win a fuel credit from World Fuel Services to the value of $500. World Fuel delivers cost-competitive fuel to more than 700 airlines and 11,000 businesses and general aviation customers at airports worldwide. World Fuel operates at a number of airports around Australia and provides fuel arrangements at other airports through its supply partners.

 

YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR

The winner of the Young Achiever of the Year Award will win a Bose A30 Aviation Headset, valued at $2,050. The Bose A30 offers a lightweight design with three modes of active noise cancellation, unmatched audio clarity and a precision-focused noise cancelling microphone. The A30 weighs just 404 grams and delivers 20% less clamping force than its predecessor, the A20.

 

GA FLYING TRAINING ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR

The winner of the GA Flying Training Organisation of the Year Award will win a fuel credit from World Fuel Services to the value of $500. World Fuel delivers cost-competitive fuel to more than 700 airlines and 11,000 businesses and general aviation customers at airports worldwide. World Fuel operates at a number of airports around Australia and provides fuel arrangements at other airports through its supply partners.

 

JUDGING PANEL

The Wings Awards are independently judged by Australian Flying, the Royal Aeronautical Society Australian Division, and members of the general aviation community.

Steve Hitchen	Doug Nancarrow	David Pilkington,	Shelley Ross

WINGS AWARDS HONOUR ROLL

The Wings Awards have been acknowledging the achievements of individuals and organisations in the Australian general aviation sector since 2014. You can see the winners of Wings Awards from 2014 to 2023 here.

QUESTIONS

Have a question about The Wings Awards? Feel free to email us at wingsawards@australianflying.com.au

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