The Neil Armstrong Outstanding Achievement Award

The Armstrong Award

“The Armstrong Award” is a highly prestigious aviation award named after Neil Armstrong, the military aviator, test-pilot, astronaut, educator, and 1979 Enshrinee. The award will be presented by the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) at its annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony.

Award Criteria: The award is for exceptional aviation performance of national or international significance by a US citizen or by a group, the majority of which are US citizens. The incomparable accomplishment may be: a one-time event that establishes a new level of performance of an aviation activity; a demonstration of an exceptionally high level of personal skill in an aviation event; the development or demonstration of a breakthrough in aviation technology; or an enduring series of events that demonstrate life-long dedication to leadership in promoting aviation and the values of citizenship, dignity, integrity, and service.

• Current Enshrinees of the NAHF are eligible if after 10 years from enshrinement, they continue to demonstrate the tenets of the award.
• Annually, nominations will be provided by the Chairman of the NAHF Board with the advice and consent of the Board’s Executive Committee.
• The awardee will be selected by a committee of 5 NAHF Board members (including at least one Enshrinee). The 5 members shall be chosen by the NAHF’s Executive Committee.
• The awardee must be willing to accept the award in-person at the Enshrinement event.
• The final approval of the awardee rests with the full NAHF Board.