35th Annual Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee Banquet

Socialize with your Minnesota aviation friends, enjoy a lovely dinner and an exciting award presentation featuring Al Malmberg, World of Aviation personality on AM 1280! This unforgettable evening will be filled with inspiring stories, camaraderie, and a delicious banquet. Also, you won't want to miss our Silent Auction! Please join us and help celebrate the following outstanding individuals!

in addition:

• The Best Aviation Writing Award will be presented to - LT COL (Ret) Lowell Ueland, BRIG GEN Greg Haase, TECH SGT Amy Lovgren, CHIEF MASTER SGT Kristin Von Eschen, CHIEF MASTER SGT (Ret) Bruce Graham for their team writing of “Century in the Sky: A Rich History of the 133rd Airlift Wing”
• The Minnesota Aviation Artist of the Year Award will be presented to Mark Naumann for his outstanding aviation photography.

Menu - Choice of Herb Seared Airline Chicken Breast with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Applewood Brown Sugar Smoked Pork Loin or Chef's Choice Vegetarian accompanied by Bacon and Green Onion Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven-Roasted Asparagus and Red Pepper, Caesar Salad and dessert of Key Lime Cheesecake.

• Attire - Coat and Tie/Cocktail Attire
• Social Hour - 4:45 with Cash Bar
• Dinner - 6 pm Induction Ceremony follows dinner

When purchasing banquet tickets, please indicate your choice of pork, chicken or vegetarian on the order form and if you wish to be seated with one of the inductee groups or with any other specific attendees. The banquet tables hold 10 guests. Why not buy a whole table and invite your friends and family!

All seating is assigned and there are no ticket sales at the door. All seating is done on a first-come first-serve basis. Reservation deadline for inductee group and specific seating requests is March 25, 2025 and general reservation deadline is April 6, 2025. We expect a capacity crowd and may sell out, so be sure to make your reservation early!

The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame could not exist without your support! When purchasing your banquet tickets, please consider including a charitable donation with your reservation. All donations help fund our scholarships and Hall of Fame operating costs and any amount is appreciated! The MN Aviation Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION and YOUR TICKET PURCHASE!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mystic Lake Center, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard Northwest, Prior Lake, United States