Young Persons Awards

These awards recognise the achievement and promise of young people (under 30 years of age), usually in higher education, vocational training or employment, both individuals and teams. The Achievement Award Conferred on a young person or team for exceptional achievement or promise in aerospace. The award consists of a scroll signed by the President and the Young Persons’ Achievement Award trophy. The Achievement Commendations Conferred on young persons or teams for notable achievement or promise in aerospace. The awards consist of certificates signed by the President. Alan Marsh Award Conferred on a young person showing technical promise, where five hours of helicopter or fixed wing flying tuition will enhance their career. The award consists of a scroll and up to five hours or £1500 worth of flying training. Herbert le Sueur Award Conferred on a young person whose studies will be enhanced by attending a UK or European Conference with at least some content related to either helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft safety. The award comprises assistance towards attendance expenses to a limit of £500. The N E Rowe Awards Conferred each year for the for the best oral presentation on an aeronautical subject given before any Branch of the Society and in the National competition, plus accompanying written submission, by any young person. Awards are conferred in to two age group categories, the under-22 age group and the 22-29 age group5 . Each award consists of a Medal and a monetary grant of £500. The University Prizes The University Prizes are awarded annually to the best aeronautical engineering graduate of the academic year on University or College courses accredited or otherwise recognised by the Royal Aeronautical Society (http://aerosociety.com/About-Us/medalsawards/uniprizes refers). Prize-winners are selected by the Faculties concerned. Each prize comprises a certificate accompanied by a cash sum of £100.