2018 Chapter Awards
Velkoff Award for Outstanding Technical Paper
Wayne Johnson, Chris Silva, and Eduardo Solis & Vinod Lakshminarayan, Jay Sitaraman, Beatrice Roget, and Andrew Wissink
Schroers Award for Outstanding Rotorcraft Research
Wayne Johnson
Franklin Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Powered-Lift Field
Larry Young
Award for Outstanding Contribution to the VFS Local Chapter
The VFS SFBAC Conference arrangements team
Award for Outstanding Technical Support
MAJ Zachariah Morford
Lifetime Achievement Award
Barry Lakinsmith
Award Descriptions
The Robert L. Lichten Award
Given to an individual, who has not previously presented their work at a national forum, for the best technical presentation in a regional competition.
Velkoff Award for Outstanding Technical Paper
Given to an individual(s) for the best technical paper, written or published within the last 12 months, documenting a significant contribution to the field of vertical flight.
Schroers Award for Outstanding Rotorcraft Research
Given to an individual or group for significant contribution to rotorcraft technology.
Franklin Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Powered-Lift Field
Given to an individual or group for significant contribution to powered-lift technology (other than helicopters).
(Formerly named “Outstanding VTOL Research” award.)
Outstanding Technical Support
Given to an individual or group for exceptional technical support of vertical flight operation, research, or experimentation (such as technicians, operators, crew chiefs, pilots, inspectors,etc.).
Outstanding Contribution to the VFS local Chapter
Given to an individual who has shown dedication and enthusiasm toward furthering the goals and interests of the local VFS chapter.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Given to an individual recognizing sustained, outstanding contributions to the advancement of rotorcraft through a life-long dedication and outstanding technical and management leadership.