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Marketing and Photo Competitions
ICAS Sword of Excellence
Art Scholl Showmanship Award
Dick Schram Memorial Community Relations Award
2007 Marketing Award Winners
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Marketing Competition and
Photo Contest |
ICAS Marketing Competition and Photo Contest
Deadline
for submissions to 2008 Marketing and Photo Competitions has not
been set. The ICAS Marketing Awards are designed around
two simple concepts – to recognize outstanding achievement in event,
product and service promotion by air shows, air show performers and
air show support services providers – and to expose our members to
the wide spectrum of creative ideas that have proven successful to
their peers. It is an opportunity to let the rest of the industry
see what you’ve done and an opportunity to see how your efforts
measure up against those of your colleagues. Simply put, it’s your
chance to show off.
The
annual ICAS Photo Competition has become synonymous with the highest
level of artistry in the air show industry. Each year, more than 150
photographs are submitted for consideration, taken by both amateurs
and professionals, air show veterans and air show newcomers. The
ICAS Photo Competition showcases the year’s finest achievements in
air show photography – the bold and striking images that capture the
excitement of our industry – and the photographers who seek to
preserve the moments and tell the stories.
Prior to the
2008 ICAS Convention in Las Vegas, ICAS will convene a panel of
marketing and design professionals to judge entries. The top three
finalists in each category will be displayed at a special exhibit at
the ICAS Convention. First, Second and Third Place winners will be
announced and recognized at the ICAS Marketing Awards Luncheon.
Submission Forms:
Marketing Competition
Photo Competition |
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Since 1981, the
International Council of Air Shows Sword of Excellence has been
synonymous with air show excellence. Given each year to
recognize outstanding service and personal contributions to the
air show industry, the Sword is widely considered to be the
single highest honor an individual air show professional can
receive. Over the last 25 years, 31 different Sword recipients
have been honored for their leadership, service, innovation,
vision, commitment and selfless contributions to the air show
business.
PAST RECIPIENTS
The award was created in
1981 to recognize the highest levels of achievement in the air
show business. Since then, the stature and visibility of the
ICAS Sword of Excellence have increased as the list of past
recipients has grown. The single common characteristic of these
air show performers, event organizers, military representatives,
government officials and air show industry activists is their
selfless commitment to improving and contributing not just to
their own air show businesses, but to the entire air show
industry.
1981 Paul Poberezny
1981 Troy W. Dodd
1982 Bob Hoover
1982 Bernie Geier
1983 Charlie Hillard
1983 Dick Schram
1984 Art Scholl
1984 O. B. Philp
1985 Tom Poberezny
1985 Jim Gattis
1986 Bill Barber
1987 Bob Bishop
1988 T. Allan McArtor
1989 Gary McMahon
1990 Chuck Newcomb
1991 Rick Grissom
1992 Danny Clisham
1993 Bill Bordeleau
1994 Leo Loudenslager
1995 Patty Wagstaff
1996 Duane Cole
1996 John McGowan
1997 Karen Geldner
1998 Gene Soucy
1999 Steve and Suzanne Oliver
2000 Sean D. Tucker
2001 Wayne Handley
2002 Jerry van Kempen
2003 Rick Soule
2004 Eddie Andreini
2005 Harry Wardwell
2006 Charles Hutchins
2007 US Navy Blue Angels
2007 Rob Reider
ELIGIBLITY
The ICAS Sword of Excellence
Award is given in honor of outstanding overall service or personal
contributions to the air show industry. Consideration may be given
to exceptional, consistent and personal efforts that have made a
substantial impact in the improvement, growth or recognition of the
industry over a long period of time or a distinguished short term
contribution of extraordinary value. The Award is not limited to
contributions within ICAS, but is reflective of selfless
contribution to the air show industry as a whole. The recipient need
not be a member of ICAS to receive the award.
Selection of a recipient for the
ICAS Sword of Excellence Award will be by unanimous decision of a
Selection Committee comprised of a member of the Board of Directors,
two past recipients of the award, and two at-large members, each of
who has at least ten years of experience in the air show business.
ICAS will allow, but not require, up to two recipients for the Sword
each year.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
To nominate an air show
professional for the 2007 ICAS Sword of Excellence, complete and
return the attached nomination form as soon as possible and not
later than August 31, 2007. You may nominate as many individuals as
you think are appropriate, including yourself. You are also
permitted to anonymously nominate an air show professional. The goal
of the nomination process is to ensure that all of the best
prospective candidates are considered by the Selection Committee.
Only the information provided on the attached nomination form will
be considered. Other correspondence and support materials will NOT
be provided to the Selection Committee members.
Nomination Form
The deadline for nominations is August 31,
2008.
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Art Scholl Showmanship Award |
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Each year, the International Council of Air
Shows presents the Art Scholl Showmanship Award to the air show act or
performer which best exemplifies the qualities of showmanship demonstrated
by Art Scholl.
Scholl was killed while filming a flying
sequence off the coast of California on September 16, 1985. A long-time and
active ICAS member, he was a renowned aerobatic pilot and consummate air
show performer. He flew his Penzoil Chipmunk aircraft before an estimated
audience of 80 million people over 20 years and appeared in more than 200
motion picture films, documentaries and television commercials.
His exacting,
exciting and entertaining performances were a reflection of the best in our
industry. He was a dedicated professional who practiced tirelessly to get
the most from himself and his airplane without sacrificing safety. His
unique blend of pilot skills and showmanship always left his audiences
wanting more. Every aspect of his performance – his marketing support for
the shows he flew in, his personal appearance, the quality and
professionalism of his flying, and his personal integrity – emphasized his
determination to contribute to the overall success of any show in which he
took part. Throughout his career, he set the standard by which all other air
show performers have since been measured.
PAST RECIPIENTS
Perhaps the only thing more impressive than
Art Scholl himself is the list of past recipients of the award that bears
his name. It reads like a Who’s Who Directory of the top air show
performers in North America over the last two decades and is itself a
memorial to Art’s singular focus on entertainment and showmanship. Over
time, the list has also become a convenient yardstick against which to
measure a nominee’s suitability for the award. The nineteen past recipients
of the Art Scholl Showmanship Award are:
1986 Jimmy Franklin
1987 Canadian Forces Snowbirds
1988 Craig Hosking
1989 Bob Hoover
1990 Johnny Kazian
1991 Leo Loudenslager
1992 Sean Tucker
1993
French Connection Air Shows
1994
Danny Clisham
1995 Red Baron Pizza Squadron
1996 Les Shockley
1997 Wayne Handley
1998 Julie Clark
1999 Jimmy Franklin
2000 John Mohr
2001 Tora Tora Tora
2002 Jim LeRoy
2003 Rich's Incredible Pyro
2004 Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
2005 Bud Granley
2006 Mike Goulian
2007 Kent Pietsch
Nomination Form
The deadline
for nominations is August 31,2008.
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Dick Schram Memorial
Community Relations Award |
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The Dick Schram Memorial Community Relations Award is
presented each year to the military base which in planning and
implementing its air show or air event, not only exhibits
traditional community relations as it considers the needs of its
civilian neighbors, but sets new standards of excellence in this
area by including its community in the planning, execution and
rewards of the event. The selection panel for the award will be
co-chaired by United States and Canadian military representatives
(typically a committee of four).
Military base flying events, open houses and/or air
shows are eligible for consideration for the community relations
award. The submission process is defined herein and must be
completed in its entirety. Consideration will be given only to
properly completed applications, which include all the required
submissions.
Dick Schram – August 4, 1940 - June 29, 1987
Commander Schram, 46, died of a cerebral hemorrhage on June 29,
1987. A second generation Naval officer, Dick was the son of the
late Captain Dick Schram, known nationwide as the ”Flying Professor”
who thrilled air show audiences for more than 20 years.
A former Blue Angel, Commander Dick Schram was the U.S. Department
of Defense Aviation Support Liaison Officer in the Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense at the time of his death. He had a
wealth of knowledge and experience that he would share with anyone.
Dick helped established shows, new shows, performers, writers and
moviemakers. He did so enthusiastically and fairly. He was a rare
individual.
It is only fitting that the International Council of Air Shows
recognize Commander Schram’s unique ability in the community
relations field with an award that recognizes military public
relations activities that go far beyond the traditional
base/community relations. The air show, air event or open house is
the perfect opportunity to exhibit the true ability of a base and
community to work together, in harmony, for the benefit of all. It
is with great pleasure that the International Council of Air Shows
can promote the opportunities for good community relations that come
with an air event in the tradition of the outstanding and unique
ability of Commander Dick Schram.
Past
Recipients
1988
Naval Air
Station Lemoore, Lemoore, CA
1989
Ellsworth Air
Force Base, Rapid City, SD
1990
Naval Air
Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
1991
Naval Air
Station Cecil Field, Jacksonville, FL
1992
Selfridge Air
National Guard Base, Mt. Clemens, MI
1993
Naval Air
Station Miramar, San Diego, CA
1994
Marine Corps Air
Station El Toro, Santa Ana, CA
1995
Rhode Island Air
National Guard Base,
North Kingstown, RI
1996
Naval Air
Station Miramar, San Diego, CA
1997
Canadian Forces
Base Borden, Borden, ON
1998
Naval Air
Station Oceana, VA
1999
Naval Air
Station New Orleans, LA
2000
Neptune Festival
Air Show, NAS Oceana, VA
2001
Langley Air
Force Base, VA
2002
Holloman Air
Force Base, NM
2003
Elmendorf Air
Force Base, AK
2004
Fairchild Air
Force Base, WA
2005
Barksdale Air Force Base, LA
2006
Nellis Air Force Base
2007
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA
Applications to be
considered for this
award are due by November 7, 2008.
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