Awards Banquet
Our 2022 awards banquet was a wonderful evening honoring our inductees. Click the button below to view the 2022 banquet photos.
Please check back later for details on our 2023 awards banquet.
2022 Inductees
Ben Curry - Pioneer aviator and engineer with Northwest Airlines in the 1940s and 1950s.
Duane Edelman - Retired NWA pilot and founder of Aircraft Data Fusion.
Ray Johnson - Corporate pilot, flight instructor, Chas. Taylor Master Mechanic Award and Wright Bros. Master PIlot Award winner.
Dale Klapmeier - Co-founder of Cirrus Aircraft, aircraft designer and producer. 2018 Collier Trophy Award winner.
Martin Knutson - Retired Air Force U-2 pilot and NASA Administrator.
Kathy Vesely - 41 years with the MN Dept of Transportation, 19 years as Asst. Aeronautical Director.
Event Details
Menu - Greek Salad with Basil Vinaigrette, Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus and Cider Reduction Sauce. Dessert - Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Vegetarian meals are available on prior request
Attire - Coat and Tie/Cocktail Attire
Social Hour - 4:45 with Cash Bar
Dinner - 6 pm Induction Ceremony follows dinner
We know that COVID is on everyone’s minds, and we want to assure you that we are organizing our event to be as safe as possible. The Minnesota Hall of Fame will be complying with the most up-to-date CDC and Minnesota state guidelines regarding COVID at the time of the banquet, and unless there is a government ban on large gatherings at the time, we plan to move forward!
Event Location:
InterContinental Hotel Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport
5005 Glumack Drive, Passport Ballroom, Minneapolis, MN 55450You may email MAHOFBanquetReservations@gmail.com or call Carol at 952-906-2833 with any questions.
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