Reed Aeronautics Award
The Reed Aeronautics Award is the highest honor an individual can receive for notable achievement in aeronautics. The award is named after Dr. Sylvanus A. Reed, the aeronautical engineer, designer, and founding member of the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences in 1932. Reed was the first to develop a propeller system composed of metal rather than wood. His aluminum alloy propeller gave Jimmy Doolittle's plane the speed it needed to win the 1925 Schneider Cup race and brought the inventor much credit and many rewards. Nomination Deadline: 1 October
- Full Name: Dr Holt Ashley
- AIAA Citation: For pioneering contributions in the fields of structural dynamics, unsteady aerodynamics, and aeroelasticity that have had a significant impact on the design of today’s aircraft.