ABOUT FAI AWARDS
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), aka the World Air Sports Federation was founded in 1905.
It is a non-governmental and non-profit making international organisation with the basic aim of furthering aeronautical and astronautical activities worldwide, ratifying world and continental records and coordinating the organisation of international competitions. It is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
After more than a century of steady growth, FAI is now an organisation of more than 90 member organisations, forming a strong network linking all those who participate in air sports worldwide.
Flying NZ is the official representative of FAI in New Zealand.
There are a number of FAI awards that can be presented, with the most common one being the FAI Air Sport Medal.
- FAI Air Sport Medal
The Medal may be awarded to individuals or groups for outstanding services in connection with air sport activities, e.g. for work in FAI Commissions, for organising World and Continental Championships, for training and educating new pilots, parachutists or aero modellers, and for promoting aviation in general, especially with regard to young people.
- Paul Dissandier Diploma
This Diploma, established by the FAI in 1952, is named after Mr. Paul Tissandier, Secretary General of FAI from 1919 to 1945. It shall be awarded to those who have served the cause of Aviation in general and Sporting Aviation in particular, by their work, initiative, devotion or in other ways.
Flying NZ also supports appropriate nominations for other FAI award,a s on the FAI website. It is strongly recommended that prior to nominating someone for an FAI award, that you ensure the nominees eligibility through the FAI awards website. Nominations for FAI award not included on the following nomination form should be emailed to execsec@flyingnz.co.nz at least 1 week prior to the deadline for other awards.
The FAI awards are presented at our annual AGM and Conference. The nomination form is below.
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