Iven C. Kincheloe Award
Sponsored by Lockheed Martin
General
In 1958, The Society of Experimental Test Pilots established the Iven C. Kincheloe Award in memory of Captain Iven C. Kincheloe, USAF. The purpose of the Kincheloe Award is to recognize outstanding professional accomplishment in the conduct of flight-testing by a test pilot member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. The presentation of the Kincheloe Award is a highlight of the annual Awards Banquet and is the most visible manifestation of the Society's contribution to the aviation community in general. Each recipient will receive a small replica of the respective award, while the perpetual trophies remain on display at SETP Headquarters and the National Air and Space Museum.
Selection Criteria
1. Recipient must be a living member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots.
2. The accomplishment or at least a significant phase must have occurred during the past year (1 July to 1 July).
3. The accomplishment must involve actual flight-testing conducted by the individual and represent outstanding contribution to an aerospace flight program while acting as a test pilot.
Nomination Criteria
1. The Nomination must be presented in writing not later than the August SETP Board of Directors Meeting. Nominations may be submitted by:
a. Mail. SETP Board of Directors, P.O. Box 986, Lancaster, CA 93584.
b. FAX. 661-940-0398.
c. E-mail. setp@setp.org
d. Web site. http://www.setp.org/HTML/Awards/
2. Nominations may be submitted by any SETP member (individual or corporate), as well as any other source that would be in a knowledgeable position to make the recommendation.
3. The nomination must contain pertinent and compelling information concerning the candidate's accomplishments.
4. Nominations for multiple individuals are not precluded, however, exclusivity of the award is highly desired.
5. Voting results are maintained secret until the award's announcement.