The Aero Club of Washington’s
78th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner
Honoring the National Aeronautic Association’s
2026 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy Recipient:
Robert Sumwalt, Former NTSB Chairman
And the Aero Club of Washington’s Persons of the Year:
To be Announced
Thursday, December 17, 2026
The Westin DC Downtown Hotel
Potomac Ballroom
999 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Festive Cocktail Attire
6:00 p.m. – Reception
7:00 p.m. – Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Dessert Reception to Follow
Room Block Available
Reserve by Monday, November 16th
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Wright Trophy is aviation’s highest awards, and the Aero Club of Washington strives to hold an event worthy of such an honor. There are several opportunities for your company or association to increase your visibility, recognition, and placement at the Wright Memorial Dinner. For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please view our Sponsorship Propectus, linked below.
Reserve Your Seats, Tables, or Sponsorship
Individual seats are $350 each, and tables of 10 are $3,500.
Early bird pricing is available through October 31. Prices will increase beginning November 1, so we encourage you to register early!
How to Register with MemberClicks
The Aero Club is now using MemberClicks for event registrations. Please review the information below before registering:
If you already established your MemberClicks account:
Click the registration link below and log in as an “Existing Aero Club User” with the username and password you previously created.
If you have not yet activated your account:
• If you are you are a current member, a prospective member, or are on our email distribution list, then you already have a profile in MemberClicks and just need to activate your account.
• Click the registration link below and log in as an “Existing Aero Club User”. Use the email address where you receive Club communications as your username, then click “Forgot Password” to create your password and complete your account setup before registering.
If you’re new to the Aero Club:
• If you are not a current member and do not receive Aero Club email communications, click the regisgtration link below and “Register as a New User.” Enter your email address and create a password to set up your account before registering.
