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Gloria Heath Trophy
The Flight Safety Foundation Gloria Heath Trophy is named after a woman who played a critical leadership role in the early days of the Foundation. She was an aviator who served in the U.S. Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. She was named one of the 100 most influential women in aviation by Women in Aviation International and was a recipient of numerous awards, including the Amelia Earhart Award and the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award. (Read Gloria Heath’s bio here)
The Gloria Heath Trophy recognizes a woman for notable achievements in civil aviation. The criteria for the trophy are as follows:
- Demonstrated leadership in aviation;
- Achieved excellence in one or more functions in her organization;
- Communicated results and outcomes effectively;
- Collaborated within the organization and across the aviation community;
- Advanced team and organizational mission effectiveness;
- Mentored women and men;
- Created opportunities for advancement of others; and,
- The recipient must currently be active in aviation.
The Making of the Gloria Heath Trophy
"Every block of clay contains a story. The ultimate artistic expression is the process of transforming the raw clay into exquisite beauty and releasing that hidden story." Laurie Barton, Artist | www.lauriebartonsculptures.com
Thank you to Women in Aviation International for their generous support in the creation of the Gloria Heath trophy. www.wai.org
2024 Gloria Heath Trophy Recipient
JOANNA GERAGHTY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, JETBLUE
In recognition of her commitment to the well-being and success of JetBlue’s crewmembers and the health and safety of its passengers, her leadership during the pandemic, and her initiative in fostering a culture in which safety information is readily shared and personnel are empowered to hold themselves and each other accountable.
2023 Gloria Heath Trophy Recipient
Ms. Tan Siew Huay, Director (Legal), Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)
In recognition of her contributions to the development of international civil aviation in the domain of international air law and of the leadership she has demonstrated globally. In addition to her role at CAAS, Ms. Tan has held numerous ICAO leadership positions and was the first woman elected to chair the ICAO Legal Committee. She led deliberations on many important aviation issues of the past two decades, including safety information protection, the application of ICAO treaties relating to conflict zones, protection of accident and incident records, and legal issues involving pilotless aircraft.
2022 Gloria Heath Trophy Recipient
Ms. Poppy Khoza, Director of Civil Aviation
In recognition of her achievements and leadership of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and for the contributions she has made in promoting and achieving gender diversity in the aviation industry. Ms. Khoza is the first woman to serve as South Africa’s director of civil aviation. Under her leadership, the SACAA has made important strides in improving aviation safety and security in South Africa, and the organization has been recognized regionally and internationally for its achievements. She has implemented programs to improve safety management, stimulate industry growth, and encourage greater voluntary compliance and regional cooperation.
Gloria Heath Scholarship Program
The Flight Safety Foundation Gloria Heath scholarship program is named after a woman who played a critical leadership role in the early days of the Foundation. She was an aviator who served in the U.S. Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. She was named one of the 100 most influential women in aviation by Women in Aviation International and was a recipient of numerous awards, including the Amelia Earhart Award and the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award.