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The Living Legends of Aviation Awards is the most prestigious aviation and aerospace recognition event in the world. John Travolta is our event host and “The Official Ambassador of Aviation.” Additional Legends include Buzz Aldrin, Jeff Bezos, Prince Harry, Tom Cruise, Tom Enders, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Kenny G, Steven Udvar-Hazy, Clay Lacy, Elon Musk, Kurt Russell and many more.The red carpet experience encourages all attendees to walk the red carpet, not just the celebrity aviators. This as well as other venues allow for group photos made available to all attendees. Living Legends combines Hollywood entertainment and film, aviation and aerospace? Please come join us for the "Academy Awards of Aviation.”
22nd Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards North America
Friday, January 17th, 2025
The Beverly Hilton, International Ballroom, Beverly Hills, CA
6:00pm Red Carpet/Cocktails
7:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner
8:00 - 10:00pm Program
10:15 - 1:00am After Party
The Living Legends of Aviation are remarkable people of extraordinary accomplishment in aviation including: entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, astronauts, record breakers, pilots who have become celebrities and celebrities who have become pilots. The Legends meet yearly to recognize and honor individuals that have made significant contributions to aviation. The Legends include 100 accomplished men and women from across the world among their ranks.
The event is capped at 700 people.
Annual Awards Presented:
-Eren Ozmen Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year Award
-Kenn Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award
-Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award
-Sam B. Williams Aviation Technology Award
-Aviation Inspiration & Patriotism Award
-Aviation Industry Leader of the Year Award
-Lifetime Aviation Industry Leader Award
The Living Legends pay tribute the Legends we have lost this past year in a special “Flown West” segment of the program. The Legends then induct new Living Legends and present 6-8 awards.
The “Living Legends of Aviation” Awards are produced by the Kiddie HawkAir Academy, a 501(c) 3, whose mission is to educate and inspire today’s youth and create tomorrow’s aviators and Legends. This means that in addition to attending the most exciting aviation event, you are helping shape the future of aviation. Ticket purchases are tax deductible, less the cost of dinner, and you will receive a receipt for tax purposes. Kiddie Hawk’s mission is to give children 4-8 their first flight lesson. For more information, please visit LivingLegendsOfAviation.org. [email protected] 303.668.2688
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Beverly Hilton (9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA), United States
