Ceremonies
2024 Aviation Recognition Dinner
Posted by Tom Thinnes
for College of Aviation
We would like to cordially invite you to our upcoming Aviation Recognition Dinner on Friday, November 8, 2024. The 2024 celebration will include the acknowledgement and induction of the newest members of the Hall of Honor, and the presentation of the Excellence in Diversity award.
Hall of Honor Class of 2024
- Andy Richards
- Chief Operating Officer at Duncan Aviation
- University of Minnesota Alumnus - Master's Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, 1992
- Hope College Alumnus - Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, 1988
- Capt. Randall Rochon
- Captain at United Airlines
- Western Michigan University College of Aviation Alumnus - Bachelor of Science, Aviation Flight Science, 2004
- Recipient of the WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award, 2016
- WMU College of Aviation Advisory Board Chair
Excellence in Diversity Award Recipient, 2024
- Capt. Jelani Kelley
- Senior Manager Regional Flight Operations Asia Pacific at FedEx
- Western Michigan University College of Aviation Alumnus - Bachelor of Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, 2005
- WMU College of Aviation Advisory Board Member
The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. here at the College of Aviation, Aviation Education Center.
Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Aviation Education Center
Student Commons
237 Helmer Road N
Battle Creek, MI 49037 US $30.00
Per Person
The evening reception is $30 per person and includes event entry and dinner. Student Sponsorships are available too.
Ticket sales Oct. 30, 2024 — 10 a.m. to Nov. 6, 2024 — noon
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