Calling all female pilots who have completed their Private or Commercial Pilot’s License between Jan 1st and December 31st, 2023!
The Award of Excellence is a great way to join the Ninety-Nines! This award is an “ Entrance Award” and does not apply to existing members.
The award will be presented to the female pilot who meets the criteria listed on the application and who has achieved academic excellence, and flight proficiency in the region of the First Canadian Chapter of the 99s ( Great Toronto area and surrounding vicinities ). The award is a special project of the First Canadian Chapter, intended to encourage women to join the Ninety-Nines.
The NINETY NINES, INC. is an international organization of licensed women pilots from 35 countries. The organization was initiated by Amelia Earhart, and came into being November 2, 1929. She was elected first president and the group was named for the 99 charter members.
Members serve in a number of charitable and philanthropic support roles to aviation activities: Mentoring upcoming pilots, sponsoring and conducting aviation safety and educational seminars, introducing young people to aviation through presentations made in school settings and introductory flights at local airports, teaching flying companion seminars, just to name a few. The organization also sponsors a number of aviation scholarships for both its members and the general aviation community.
The award consists of a one-year membership to the Ninety-Nines, a cash award of $400.00, an individual plaque and a plaque, to be displayed at the flying club of the winner’s choice!
The deadline for applications is February 1, 2024.
To apply, complete the application form below, have it signed by your C.F.I., and then e- mail it to Laureen Nelson at [email protected].