Every year the BWPA makes a number of awards to recognise special achievement and commitment to aviation.

Award nominations for 2024 are now closed – winners will be announced after our Festive Lunch on Sunday 1 December.

The BWPA Muriel Sells Outstanding Support Trophy

This award is made to a female BWPA member who has supported the Association by actively representing the BWPA or by volunteering with the Association to meet its aims.

The BWPA Special Recognition Award

This award is made to any BWPA member in recognition of active support of women in aviation. This can include support of organisations whose aims align with those of the BWPA.

The BWPA Chairwoman's Challenge Trophy

This award is made to a female BWPA member, or team of members, for the most interesting or personally challenging flight within the set theme of the annual competition.

The BWPA Brabazon Outstanding Achievement Cup

This award is made to a female pilot for a particularly outstanding or noteworthy achievement in aviation. The trophy was presented to the BWPA by Lord Brabazon of Tara in 1959.

The BWPA Naomi Christy Personal Achievement Cup

This award is made to a female BWPA member for aviation-related personal achievement. The award is for an achievement special to the recipient rather than a record or high-profile success.

The BWPA Jackie Moggridge Career Achievement Cup

This award is made to a female pilot for achieving outstanding qualifications in her flying career.

The BWPA Hilda Hewlett Young Pilot Trophy

This award is made to a female BWPA member aged 17 to 30 who has demonstrated initiative and commitment in earning her Private Pilot Licence with the goal of a career in aviation, and who inspires her peers through action and example.

The BWPA Jean Lennox Bird Long Service Pendant

This award is made to a female pilot who has consistently served aviation, achieved goals and encouraged others.

The BWPA Faith Bennett Navigation Cup

This award is made to a female pilot, or team of pilots, for an exceptional navigation exercise completed during the year. It should be a notable achievement or one that pushes personal limits.

The BWPA OP Jones Gliding Cup

This award is made to a female pilot for a notable achievement or special contribution to gliding, hang gliding or paragliding.

The BWPA Jack Brackenbury Photography Trophy

This award is made to a BWPA member for a striking or memorable aviation-related photograph or set of photographs, including those submitted for newsletter or website articles. This trophy, established in 2004 in memory of Jack Brackenbury, honours the way he recorded BWPA events.

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