For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. Nominations are still being accepted for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas.

The Bell Helicopter Lifetime Achievement Award salutes excellence in management and leadership. The award is granted to an individual who is recognized for long and significant service to the international helicopter community. Nominees need not be licensed pilots.
The Salute to Excellence program encourages the highest standards of professionalism in the helicopter industry.Make your nomination today for the Lifetime Achievement Award, and/or any of the other Salute to Excellence Awards, and salute those who deserve to be recognized in 2012 for their contributions to the rotorcraft community. Do not let service above and beyond the call of duty go unrecognized!

The closing date for nominations is Nov. 1, but HAI encourages you to submit your nomination(s) as soon as possible – do not leave it until the last minute!