Please join us for the

56th Hall of Fame Banquet

as we honor the remarkable individuals and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and dedication have shaped aviation in Colorado.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

At the Lakewood Country Club

6800 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80214

Enjoy an elegant luncheon, inspiring stories, and the induction of the 2026 CAHS Hall of Fame class.

2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

  • Roy Hunne Gloria
  • David W. Kempa
  • Christopher Finnoff
  • Colorado Division of Aeronautics
We will also be honoring three distinguished recipients of the FAA Master Pilot Award: Captain Al Berlinberg, General John Barry, and Captain Willie L. Daniels II.

BANQUET AGENDA

11:00 am – 11:30 am ~ Meet and greet
11:30 am – 12:00 pm ~ Civil Air Patrol Color Guard and Opening Ceremonies & Introductions
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm ~ Plated Banquet Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ~ Hall of Fame Inductions & Awards Ceremony

Online reservations for the 2026 Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame Banquet are now closed.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact:

Melissa Berg
Phone: 720-732-2000
Email: melissa@airdenver.com

Do you have an interest or want to support general, commercial, or military aviation?