The ‘Eric Brown Award’ was established by the British Helicopter Advisory Board (the former name of the BHA) Council of Management in recognition of the outstanding service given by the late Captain E.M. Brown CBE, DSC, AFC, MA, FRAeS, RN (Ret’d) to the helicopter industry while he was Chief Executive of the BHAB from 1968 until 1987. The award is made annually to a person who has made a significant contribution to the industry.
Anyone in the helicopter industry is eligible for the Award which can cover the widest possible range of activities or time periods. For example, lifetime achievements, one-off achievements, outstanding test flying, operational flying, engineering achievements, one-off event, notable progress with a project, inventions and innovations or indeed any other aspect which benefits and involves the helicopter industry.
The Eric Brown Award is in the form of a trophy which is held by the winner for twelve months until it is awarded again the following year. In addition, each recipient receives a memento to mark the occasion.
The Eric Brown Award winner is announced at the Annual Dinner each year.
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