Prizewinners Commendations
Kurt Frieden and Pascal Witprächtiger
In recognition of their outstanding successes in ballooning as the winners of the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett in the years 2010, 2015 and 2016.
September 2017
Ex national councillor Max Binder
In recognition of his outstanding commitment as long-serving chairman (2006-2015) of the Swiss Aerospace parliamentary group (PGLR) representing the Swiss Federal Assembly.
December 2015
Colonel Ian Logan (Swiss Armed Forces General Staff School)
In recognition of an outstanding and unique contribution as director to the organisation and implementation of Europe's largest and longest international aviation event in 2014 (AIR 14).
April 2015
Pilatus aircraft works, Stans
In recognition of the company's great strength in innovation and numerous new developments with a focus on sustainability in aircraft construction and training systems.
August 2014
AeCS and Pro Aero management team – youth camps
In recognition of the annual youth camps run for more than 30 years by many extremely dedicated volunteers to help promote the interest of young people in Swiss aviation.
July 2013
Helimission Dr.hc. Ernst Tanner Trogen
In recognition of the first helicopter crossing of the Sahara and assistance provided by air transport in inaccessible areas.
July 2012
Center for Aviation Competence (CFAC) at the University of St. Gallen
In recognition of the exceptional services as a centre of competence for research, teaching and services for the benefit of Swiss aviation.
October 2011
Yannick Bovier and Francisco Agullo
In recognition of the successful world circumnavigation with Ecolight aircraft.
March 2011
Organising committee of the AeCS for the "100 years of aviation" celebrations
In recognition of the successful organisation of the pan-Swiss anniversary activities.
March 2011
AeCS Model Aircraft section
In recognition of the outstanding commitment in the advancement of young people and new talent.
March 2009
Flieger Flab Museum Dübendorf
In recognition of the outstanding interactive presentation of mankind-technology-play-history.
April 2008
Swiss Museum of Transport
In recognition of the outstanding presentation of mankind-technology-play-science in the Aviation and Space Travel Hall.
June 2007
Anton Landolt
In recognition of his personal, untiring and successful commitment to the introduction of Ecolight aircraft in Switzerland.
July 2006
Team Suma
In recognition for the swift and successful humanitarian assistance in the Aceh catastrophe region 2005.
October 2005
Swiss Air Ambulance Service REGA
In recognition for and as an expression of appreciation for 50 years’ service at home and abroad for the benefit of accident victims and sick people.
April 2002
Marco Schnyder
Small Pro Aero-medal. In recognition of 10 years of successfull leadership of the annual Pro Aero youth camps.
July 2002
Hans Georg Schmid
In recognition for his exceptional aeronautical achievement during the double circumnavigation of the world in a self-constructed aeroplane.
October 2001
Überwachungsgeschwader (Surveillance Wing)
In recognition for 60 year’s operational readiness and flying instructor activities by its members for generations of young military pilots.
September 2001
Team Breitling Orbiter 3 – Piccard/Jones
In recognition for the first successful circumnavigation of the world by balloon.
June 2000
Team Alba
In recognition for the aid mission on behalf of the UNHCR during the Kosovo War in Albania.
December 1999
Bernhard Lüthi
In recognition for his many years of meritorious support for the national gliding movement.
June 1998
Dr. Andreas von Gugelberg
In recognition for the many years of support within the "Stiftung zur Förderung der schweizerischen Luftfahrt" [Foundation for the advancement of Swiss Aviation] and for the generous amalgamation gift of the entire foundation assets to Pro Aero.
December 1996
Werner Kölliker, Former Vice-President AeCS
In recognition for great efforts and successes in aeroplane model construction.
March 1995
Erich Meier, Editor of the NZZ
In recognition for his great journalistic work in the service of Swiss aviation.
March 1994
Hans Giger, Former Director BAMF
In recognition for the outstanding restoration of historic military aircraft.
December 1994
KKdt aD Kurt Bolliger, Former Chairman of the Foundation Board
In recognition for his outstanding work and support for aviation over many years.
December 1993
Claude Nicollier, Astronaut
In recognition for his great successes in space research and his first space flight.
December 1992
City authorities, Sion
In recognition for great endeavours to promote the expansion of Sion airport.
May 1992
Moritz Suter, Crossair, Luftverkehrs AG
In recognition for great endeavours to expand regional aviation.
May 1992
Dr. Beat Schär Chairman, AeCS Environmental Committee
In recognition for the successful work for environmental protection in aviation sport.
November 1990
Werner Kölliker and Emil Giezendanner
In recognition for the successful advancement of young persons during the Pro-Aero Youth Camp.
July 1989
Patrouille Suisse of the Swiss Air Force
In recognition for their 25-year, successful and accident-free formation flying.
August 1989
Werner Neuhaus AeCS Section Aargau
In recognition for the efforts to retain and expand Birrfeld airfield
May 1988
Lt Reto Seipel Fliegerstaffel 7
In recognition for a successful emergency landing with a Hunter aircraft due to technical problems.
May 1988
Philippe Joyet AeCS Vaud Section
In recognition for the outstanding restoration of old aircrafts.
April 1987