Canadian Aerial Applicators Association

The CAAA Awards

About Our Awards

The CAAA is proud to present six annual awards to our vast network of members who meet the qualifications. Members must receive a nomination from voting members to receive an award.

The categories of these awards recognize the hard work and dedication of aerial applicators in our evolving industry. These award winners help elevate the standards of our industries, and contribute to maintaining our professional standards, our sustainable endeavours and rigorous safety policies.

To nominate someone for an award, visit our Conference page for more details!

*Membership must be current as of February 28th of the prior year for eligibility

Our Awards

The CAAA recognizes an individual’s contribution to the bettering of the agricultural and forest industries in Canada.

2023

Jeff Farr

2018

Jim Wood

2015

Dave Davies

2013

Jim Stonehouse

2011

Bruce Gair

2009

Jack Appleton

2006

Clark Oberholtzer

2004

Fran de Kock

2002

Lloyd Good

2000

Bob Morse/Peter Funk

1998

Jon Bagley

1996

Brian Kinniburgh

1994

Gary Moffat

1992

Dale Gross

2022

Jon Bagley

2016

Clairon Seib

2014

Ken Kane

2012

Brent Lange

2010

Ralph Tiede

2008

Wayne Stier

2005

Peter Hansen

2003

John Bodie

2001

Lorin Rubbert

1999

Peter Funk

1997

Bob Morse

1995

Garry Reusch

1993

Murray Palmer

The CAAA recognizes the outstanding professionalism in agricultural or forestry aviation by an active member* of the association.

2018

Benoit Tetreault

2016

Nicolas Girard

2014

James Pottage

2012

Nelson Almey

2008

Michael Yaholnitsky

2006

Bob Martindale

2004

Brent Lange

2002

Fran de Kock

2000

Lorin Rubbert

1998

Al Hein

1996

John Bodie

1993

Bob Morse

2017

Jeff Farr

2015

John Bodie

2013

Paul Zimmer,

2009

Peter Hansen

2007

Tom Kinniburgh

2005

Matt Bestland

2003

Ted Anderson

2001

Jon Bagley

1999

Larry McDonald

1997

Peter Funk

1994

Ian Dutton

The Ace Award is presented to a pilot with less than five years of experience who have demonstrated great tenacity and willingness to accept any position around the hangar that may lead to a flying job”in their quest to become an agricultural pilot.

2023

Derek Smith

2021

Mark Westwood

2019

Justin Farr

2016

 George Giesbrecht

2013

Keith Paetkau

2010

Nathan Goertzen

2007

Ryan Tomcala

2005

Devan Yaholnitsky

2003

Jean-Luc Andre

2001

Steven Toth

1999

Jeff Dean

1997

Kevin Mooney

2024

Markus Seitter

2022

Dan Robb

2020

Ryan Gidych

2017

Aaron Sadler

2015

Tanner Denesowych

2011

Denver Craig

2008

Davide Colosimo

2006

Matt Hughes

2004

Greg Flowitt

2002

John Floyde

2000

Jay Cummings

1998

Johnny Bestland

(Previously The Jumpseat Award)

This award recognizes an individual, group or allied member who, through personal effort and dedication, has made significant contributions to the agricultural or forestry aviation industries and the CAAA.

2024

SOPFIM

2020

Covington Aircraft

2017

Jonair – David Frisch

2015

Kevin Chorney – Bayer CropSciences

2013

Univar Canada

2010

Allan Bakke

2006

Dwight Willoughby

2004

Chip Kemper, Queen Bee Air Specialties Inc.

2002

Tony Mrak – United Agri Products

2000

Cheryl Denesowych – Yorkton Aircraft Services

1998

Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc.

2021

Turbine Conversions

2018

Queen Bee Air Specialties - Chip Kemper and Joy Hancock

2016

Farm Credit Canada

2014

Battlefords Airpsray

2012

Bayer Crop Sciences Canada

2008

Stephen Nicholson

2005

Vivianne Servant, Alberta Environment

2003

Duane Feely, Manitoba Conservation – Fire Program

2001

Monsanto Canada, Inc.

1999

Jock McIntosh & Janet McLean – Alberta Environmental Protection

1997

George Esau - Oldfield Kirby Esau

This M.V.P. Award recognizes a non-aerial support staff person of a CAAA member who consistently demonstrates an outstanding contribution to the aerial applicator community in Canada.

2024

Pamela Seeley

2018

Christine Frisch

2016

Ken Alarie

2014

Ryan Lecoq

2012

George Scott

2010

Brenda Kinniburgh

2008

Patricia de Kock

2006

Robert Chenard

2004

Carri-Ann Hansen – West Wind Airspray Ltd.

2002

Shirley Bodie – Jonair Ltd.

2019

Mario Morales

2017

Bryan Dion

2015

Bonnie Brotherston-Bagley

2013

Arlene Almey

2011

Carman Dixon

2009

Denny Striga

2007

Don Ingham

2005

James Spence – Bonnyville Air Services (1980) Ltd.

2003

Joan Tiede – Target Airspray Ltd.

2001

Susan Molberg – Westman Aerial Spraying

The Pilot of the Year Award is presented to an active CAAA individual member with more than five years of experience and has demonstrated their dedication and professionalism throughout their career as an agricultural or forestry pilot.

2024

Fran de Kock

2022

Walter Dyck

2020

John Lepp

2018

John Floyde

2016

Curtis Burke

2014

Gord Boklaschuk

2011

David Frisch

2008

Kevin Mooney

2006

Bruce Gair

2003

Clairon Seib

2023

Levi Wiens

2021

Robin Coupal

2019

George Giesbrecht

2017

Rick Kornelson

2015

John Dornian

2013

Jack Appleton

2010

Paul O’Carroll

2007

Ralph Johnson

2004

Matt Bestland

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