Nominations sought for Eagle trophy

NOMINATIONS are sought for outstanding aviation technical candidates for the prestigious Rolls-Royce Eagle trophy.

The annual award is made to any sergeant through to flight lieutenant in any aircraft technical/engineering specialisation, who has achieved outstanding results in the pursuit of technical/engineering excellence through personal endeavour, coupled with superior personal qualities and service attitude.

Nominations are to be forwarded to the Warrant Officer of the Air Force, Warrant Officer Peter Hall, by October 21.
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd will announce the winner in early November and the award will be presented at a dinner in Canberra on November 8.

The trophy was first awarded in 1996.

Nominations are to be forwarded through command headquarters or divisions and are to contain a suitable citation, a description of the nominee’s outstanding achievements and their personal details.

Guidance is contained in DI (AF) ADMIN 2-10 Royal Australian Air Force Proficiency and Leadership Awards.

Further information is available from WOFF-AF Peter Hall on telephone (02) 6265 4773 or e-mail peter.hall4@defence.gov.au

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