Inaugural Aviation Community Awards Celebration

Alaska Airmen's Aviation Banquet

An evening to celebrate the people who keep Alaska flying. Join pilots, instructors, mechanics, airport teams, air traffic controllers, and friends of general aviation for dinner, inspiration, and recognition.

Saturday, February 20, 2027 5:00–9:00 PM (AKST) Anchorage, Alaska • Venue TBD
Buffet Dinner
A night of aviation fellowship
Special Guest Speaker
Speaker to be announced
Community Awards
Recognizing Alaska aviation
Silent Auction
Supporting future aviators
One community. Countless contributions.

Celebrating the people behind every flight.

From busy towers and remote airstrips to classrooms, hangars, and maintenance shops, Alaska aviation works because of dedicated people. This first-year banquet brings them together to recognize exceptional service, build relationships, and invest in the next generation.

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Honor excellence

Celebrate instructors, airports, ATC teams, maintenance professionals, and aviation leaders.

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Connect statewide

Meet people from every part of Alaska's aviation community and forge new partnerships.

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Hear an aviation story

Enjoy an engaging guest speaker, with the keynote and special guests to be announced.

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Fund opportunity

Support the 2027 scholarship season through the evening's silent auction.

The evening's program

An evening worth gathering for.

Saturday, February 20, 2027 • 5:00–9:00 PM • Anchorage, Alaska

Tentative schedule — subject to change

Doors Open & Reception

Check in, reconnect with friends, meet fellow aviators, and preview silent auction items.

Welcome & Buffet Dinner

Opening remarks and a buffet-style dinner with the Alaska aviation community.

Guest Speaker

An inspiring aviation keynote. Speaker and topic will be announced in advance.

Community Awards

Celebrate aviation professionals, organizations, and community contributors.

Scholarships & Final Auction Bids

A look at the impact of Alaska aviation scholarships, followed by final silent auction bidding.

Closing & Farewell

Thank our award recipients, supporters, and sponsors before the evening concludes.

Venue, guest speaker, and exact program times will be updated as they are confirmed.

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2027 Aviation Community Awards

Who keeps Alaska flying?

Help recognize someone who makes a difference. Nominations are welcome from across Alaska's aviation community, and self-nominations are welcome.

Airport of the Year ATC of the Year CFI of the Year Flight School of the Year Maintenance & Avionics Excellence Aviation Safety & Community Service
Submit an Award Nomination ↗
Categories shown are planned recognition areas; final awards are subject to review by the Association.
Nominations close
JAN 20
2027

Tell us who you're nominating, their role or organization, and why they deserve recognition. Submit your nomination by January 20, 2027.

Join us at the table

Tickets & table reservations

Bring a colleague, a friend, or your entire aviation team. Admission includes the banquet dinner and evening program.

Individual Admission

$65 / person

Join us for an evening of networking, dinner, a guest speaker, and award recognition.

✓ Dinner & event program included
Interested in attending?

Seats are $65 and tables are $650. Ticket checkout information will be announced; emailing us does not confirm a reservation.

Make the celebration possible

2027 sponsorship opportunities

Show your support for Alaska's aviation professionals and future aviators. Sponsors help keep ticket prices accessible while underwriting dinner, speaker, awards, and event costs.

Every sponsorship includes: event webpage logo recognition, shared signage, printed program recognition, verbal acknowledgment during the evening, and inclusion in a collective social media thank-you. Aside from the 8 presenting sponsor seats, admission is purchased separately. Sponsorship does not influence awards selection or speaker content.
Silent Auction • 2027 Scholarships

The silent auction helps launch aviation dreams.

The banquet's silent auction will benefit the Alaska Airmen's Association's 2027 scholarship season, helping Alaska residents further their aviation education and training. Consider donating an item, experience, service, or gift package.

Offer a Silent Auction Donation ↗

Supporting Alaska's next generation of aviators

Auction proceeds support scholarships. Sponsor contributions help make the banquet itself possible, while donated items give guests a direct way to support aviation training.

Featured auction items

Item previews coming soon

We'll add donated items and bidding details here as they are confirmed.

Mark your calendar

See you in Anchorage.

Saturday, February 20, 2027 • 5–9 PM
Anchorage, Alaska — facility and guest speaker to be announced.