Thank you.  Those two words are so simple but contain so much gratitude.  A big thank you to all our sponsors + exhibitors (logos with links listed below), speakers, attendees, and board of director volunteers.  Everyone made this year's annual conference a great success. 

During lunch the Ohio Aviation Foundation awarded 4 scholarships to the following individuals:

• Rayni Rister was awarded $2,500
• Erin Walling was awarded $2,500
• Autumn Randall was awarded $2,500
• Cody Brough was awarded $1,000

There were several awards giving to OAA members.

• The Airport Manager of the Year was awarded to Clay Finken, Director, Erie-Ottawa International Airport (PCW)
• The Aviation Business of the Year was awarded to Warren County Airport LTD
• The Aviator of the Year was awarded to Stephanie Swann who recently retired from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• The Airport Supporter of the Year was awarded to Dwight Bowden with the Northeast Ohio Regional Airport (HZY)

2025 for the conference.