Hall of Fame Nominations
The United States Army Aviation Hall of Fame (USAAHOF) was established to recognize and honor significant individual heroism or outstanding individual achievement or act(s) in Army Aviation service and/or support over an extended period that significantly contributed to advancement of aviation combat capabilities, individual and unit performance, doctrine, or technological advancements that left an indelible impact on Army Aviation.
Criteria for selection into the United States Army Aviation Hall of Fame are:
- Retired or prior Active Duty, National Guard, Army Reserve Soldiers, and DoD/DA career civilians who were directly involved in Army Aviation activities (combat and/or non-combat) and made a significant contribution to Army Aviation over an extended period.
- An individual who has dedicated his or her lifetime in industry, science/technology, activities, technical or doctrinal advancements or has been directly involved in the invention, development, and production of a significant product that enhanced Army Aviation combat capability.
- Aviation branch personnel who received the ‘Medal of Honor’ for Army aviation related actions will be automatically inducted into the USAAHOF. There are no other automatic inductions.
All candidates must have demonstrated a clear and consistent pattern of excellence covering the period or activity for which they have been nominated.
Documentation
The United States Army Aviation Hall of Fame Board of Trustees will consider only the following in making its selections:
- A 250-word summary of the accomplishments of the individual nominee.
- Up to three additional pages (8.5 x 11) of not less than 10pt. type, to include any/all supporting documentation and endorsements.
- A biography for the person being nominated.
- The nomination must include a photograph of the nominee in any size, preferably in color and preferably sent electronically to: [email protected].
Submission
Any person, other than a family member of the individual being nominated, may submit this Nomination Form directly to the United States Army Aviation Hall of Fame Board of Trustees for consideration. No nominations may be submitted, nor endorsed by a member of the BOT. Nominations must be postmarked not later than June 1 of each year in order to be considered for induction during the following year. Nominations may either be submitted electronically to [email protected] or may be mailed to AAAA, ATTN: Chairman, Hall of Fame Board of Trustees; 593 Main Street, Monroe, CT 06468-2806. The receipt of each nomination will be acknowledged by the AAAA. However, nomination materials - to include photographs - cannot be returned.
Submitted HOF nomination packets will be considered for three consecutive HOF cycles. Packets not selected during those three cycles will be retired, unless the packet was included in the top 15 or 40% (whichever is less) of the Order of Merit List, during the third cycle of consideration. The packet will remain in the system, for consideration, as long as it makes the top 15 or 40%.
Packets that have been retired may be resubmitted under three conditions:
- Resubmitted packets must be authored by a different nominator.
- The resubmitted packet must incorporate significant new information or act(s) not previously included in the original nomination packet.
- The HOF Board of Trustees must approve the acceptance of a resubmission.
Boarding
Nominations should be e-mailed to [email protected]. It is preferred that packets be submitted electronically, and in “Word” format, but packets may also be mailed to:
AAAA
ATTN: HOF/Awards Manager
593 Main Street
Monroe, CT 06468-2830
The receipt of each nomination will be acknowledged by the AAAA. However, all nominations material, to include photographs, cannot be returned.
Selection Process
Copies of all nominations are reviewed, individually, by the Board of Trustees (BOT). Each nomination is rated numerically from one (1) to ten (10), with ten being the highest, by the BOT member. The ratings are combined, by the Quad-A staff, to create an Order of Merit List (OML). The BOT then meets, either in person or by conference call, and reviews this cumulative Order of Merit List, and confirms either the top rated 15 nominees, or the top 40%, whichever is less. A comments box is provided for those records scoring a one (1) to provide feedback on why the individual should not be selected. The top 15 (or 40%) are then sent to the AAAA National Executive Board (NEB), Hall of Fame Board of Trustees, all current United States Army Aviation Hall of Fame members, and the AAAA Chapter Presidents, and they rate the nominations numerically from one (1) to ten (10), with 10 being the highest. A comments box will be added for those records scoring a one to provide feedback on why the individual should not be selected. The Aviation Branch Chief, the Branch Chief Warrant Officer, and the Branch Command Sergeant Major are also invited to rate the packets. All results are compiled by the AAAA Staff to create a final OML. The Hall of Fame Board of Trustees meet, once again, to confirm the top three nominees plus one alternate as determined by overall voting result. The military records of the top three are reviewed by the Branch Historian at Fort Rucker and, if found to be accurate, are selected for induction. The alternate is used if the historian’s review discloses information that would disqualify one of the top three. The three packets will be forwarded to the Aviation Branch Chief for review and to provide concurrence of the recommended nominees.