Each September, LifeLine Pilots will present winners in the following awards and criteria:
Pilot of the Year
This is the pilot with the greatest number of legs, hours and miles flown for the previous year.
2024 - John Lacey
2023 - Brad Neihouser
2022 - Thom Hornish
2021 - Dr. Gareth Eberle
Wanda Whitsitt Founder’s Award
This legacy award is given to a pilot who has demonstrated an ongoing, multi-year commitment to LifeLine Pilots. This pilot has consistently been a top-flight leader in both flight legs and hours flown. Additional consideration is given to a pilot who has made an additional financial gift to LifeLine Pilots.
2024 - Andy Facer
2023 - Peyton Metzel
2022 - Carson Greene
2021 - Dick Miller
Hangar of Honor Award
Given to a pilot who went above and beyond in the previous year. This is a pilot who took last-minute flights and went out of their way to help passengers in need.
2024 - Craig Baumberger
2023 - Tom Skelton
2022 - Tad Foster
2021 - John Hinshaw
Blue Sky Award
The recipient is a volunteer who may or may not be a pilot. They have given their time, talent, and treasure to LifeLine Pilots. This volunteer's service goes above and beyond the normal call of duty for a volunteer.
2024 - JJ Suarez
2023 - Claud Morgan
2022 - Neal Glasset
2021 - Andy Wheatcroft