the benefit of the whole international air sport community. Diploma for Outstanding Airmanship: Awarded to a person or a group of persons for a feat of outstanding airmanship in sub-orbital flight during one of the previous two years and which resulted in the saving of life of others and was carried out with that objective. Anyone engaged in a routine search and/or rescue mission shall not be eligible. Paul Tissandier Diploma. Awarded to those who have served the cause of Aviation in general and Sporting Aviation in particular, by their work, initiative, devotion or in other ways. Honorary Group Diploma: Awarded to groups of people (design offices, scientific bodies, aeronautical publications, etc.) that have contributed significantly to the progress of Aeronautics and Astronautics during the previous year or years. International Aviation Art Contest: Held annually to encourage young people worldwide to demonstrate the importance of aviation through art and to motivate them to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering and science. The United States portion of the contest is sponsored by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) in partnership with the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) and supported by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), National Coalition for Aviation Education (NCAE) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Air Sports In America The NAA encourages and supports the development and growth of the sport of aviation in the United States and does so primarily through its relationship with eight Air Sport Organizations (ASOs) based in the country. The NAA recognizes the ASOs as the official governing bodies for their respective air sports. Air Sport Organizations Academy of Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation of America International Aerobatic Club Helicopter Club of America (Defunct) Soaring Society of America United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association NAA leadership Officers Chairman: Jim Albaugh Vice Chairman: Steve Callghan, Lockheed Martin Treasurer: Carl Johnson, Norsk Titanium Counsel: George Carneal, Hogan Lovells Secretary: Elizabeth Matarese President and CEO: Greg Principato Board of Directors Ed Bolen, National Business Aviation Association Christopher Brunner, United Technologies/Pratt & Whitney Steve Champness, Aero Club of Metropolitan Atlanta Leda Chong, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation John R. Dailey Pete Dumont, Air Traffic Control Association James Garrison, Soaring Society of America Arthur W. Greenfield Jr., NAA, Contest & Records Director Angela Gittens, Airport Council International Rich Hanson, Academy of Model Aeronautics Duane Hawkins, Spirit Aerosystems Margaret Jenny TC