Aero Club Board at the 2009 Wright Memorial Dinner

Members of the Aero Club of Washington Board of Governors assembled at the 2009 Wright Memorial Trophy Dinner at the Hilton Washington on December 11, 2009. The 2009 Trophy was awarded to Mr. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy. Jim Bennett (front row, 4th from left) hosted the annual event while incoming ACW president, Lisa Piccione (front row, 4th from right) stood ready to assume her duties in January 2010.

2009 Wright Memorial Dinner Photos

ACW Foundation Kickoff at the

National Air and Space Museum

On December 10th, Aero Club Historian and National Air and Space Museum Curator, Dik Daso, delivered the ACW Foundation "Kickoff" address to high school students from Washington DC. The ACW Foundation, under the guidance of Chairman Oakley Brooks, helps to support aviation related technical programs at several DC schools each year.

2009 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence

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Founded in 1909, the Aero Club of Washington is a professional organization of individuals interested in the promotion of aviation and aerospace issues. The Club organizes many networking opportunities throughout the year, sponsors major industry awards and administers educational programs through its Foundation. For more information about our organization and its history, visit the About Aero Club page.

Throughout the year, the Aero Club of Washington hosts many events at which key Washington, DC aviation and aerospace community members gather. The highlight of each year is the Aero Club’s Wright Memorial Dinner, one of American aviation's premiere events, held every December.

The group also holds monthly networking luncheons featuring noteworthy speakers and honors industry leaders with its awards. To learn about upcoming Aero Club events, awards, or past award winners, visit the Events and Awards pages.

The Aero Club Foundation sponsors educational initiatives for students and interns seeking careers in aviation. For details, visit the Education section.

New, current, and former members may join/renew at any time during the year.