Alabama Aviation
Hall of Fame

The Alabama Legislature Established

The Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame to promote and encourage the growth and public support of aviation within the state, by providing recognition and honor to individuals of extraordinary achievement — living or dead.

NOMINATIONS

Please contact Dr. Brian J. Barsanti to request the form for submitting all nominations for the
Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame. The form may be reproduced as necessary.

Brian J. Barsanti: 205-833-8226 | bbarsanti@southernmuseumofflight.org .

CRITERIA

The Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame honors individuals who, by extraordinary achievement and service, have made outstanding and substantial contributions to aviation in Alabama. Nominees may be residents of Alabama who’ve received national recognition for aviation achievements elsewhere, OR non-residents who’ve contributed directly to aviation in this state.

SUBMISSION

Any person or group may submit nominations directly to the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame Board of Directors for consideration. Nomination packages should be forwarded by mail to the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame, 4242 73rd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
Receipt of these nominations will be acknowledged by the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame. Please note that nomination materials, including photographic images, will not be returned.

SELECTION OF INDUCTEES

Copies of all nominations will be provided to the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors. A preliminary review will be conducted to ensure that all nominees are eligible for consideration.

Nominee eligibility is based on the following considerations:

  • Resident of Alabama making substantial contributions to aviation in Alabama, or
  • Resident of Alabama receiving recognition for substantial contributions to aviation outside of the State of Alabama, or
  • Non-resident who receives recognition for substantial contributions within the State of Alabama.

During subsequent reviews, nominees are evaluated on the following considerations:

  • Contributions to aviation in Alabama;
  • Recognition received for contributions to aviation outside of Alabama;
  • General aviation activity / accomplishments;
  • Military aviation service;
  • Years of aviation service;
  • Aviation records / first occurrences;
  • Name recognition within the aviation community;
  • Availability of supporting documentation;
  • Overall influence on aviation in Alabama;
  • Other considerations (Specific contributions not addressed that deserve special consideration).

INDUCTION

Nominees selected for induction will be honored during ceremonies held during the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. The Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame is located on the first floor of the Southern Museum of Flight, 4343 73rd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206.