• Lindsay Kitson wins the 2013 First-to-Solo Challenge
  • Aviation records fall during the 3rd annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
  • Over 17,000 girls and women discover aviation during Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
  • Girls across 4 continents come together to interact with 3 amazing women of space
  • Women color the skies during Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
  • One aviation training center to receive world recognition
  • Nearly $2,000 in prizes for the Event Organizer Contest and the First-to-Solo Challenge
  • The Association of Space Explorers celebrates Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week

Prizes

TrophiesContestsOrganizersPilotsSupport volunteersGirls/women

View the top 10 in various categories here.

A trophy for the winner and plaques for the runner-ups will be distributed in the following categories:

  • 2013 ‘Most Female-Pilot-Friendly Airport Worldwide’ (airport with most non-pilot girls and women introduced to aviation from March 4 to March 10 2013)
    • WINNER: St Andrews, Manitoba, CANADA – 680 first time flyers
    • 1ST RUNNER UP: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA – 634 first time flyers
    • 2ND RUNNER UP: Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA – 517 first time flyers
  • 2013 ‘Most Female-Pilot-Friendly Training Center Worldwide’ (airport with most non-pilot girls and women introduced to aviation from March 4 to March 10 2013)
    • WINNER: Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA – 517 first time flyers
    • 1ST RUNNER UP: Calhoun Air Center, Victoria, Texas, USA – 202 first time flyers
    • 2ND RUNNER UP: Rockcliffe Flying Club, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA – 152 first time flyers

    2013 ‘Most Dedicated Female Pilot Worldwide’ (non-instructor woman pilot who introduced the most non-pilot girls and women introduced to aviation from March 4 to March 10 2013)

    • WINNER: Kirsten Brazier, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA – 180 first time flyers
    • 1ST RUNNER UP: Megan Tyler, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA – 139 first time flyers
    • 2ND RUNNER UP: Dianna Stanger, Port Lavaca, Texas, USA – 101 first time flyers
  • 2013 ‘Most Supportive Male Pilot Worldwide’(non-instructor male pilot who introduced the most non-pilot girls and women introduced to aviation from March 4 to March 10 2013)
    • WINNER: Frank Roberts, St Andrews, Manitoba, CANADA – 302 first time flyers
    • 1ST RUNNER UP: Geoff Furniss, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA – 170 first time flyers
    • 2ND RUNNER UPS: Glen Sibbeston, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA – 145 first time flyers
  • 2013 ‘Spirit of Women Of Aviation Worldwide’(VIP club member with the most points from March 4 to March 10 2013)
    • WINNER: Kirsten Brazier, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA – 12,512 pts

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Art contest (details)

Official WOAW embroidered all-season jacket (a $99.99 value)

Cynthia Brown, Naperville, Illinois, USA


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Photo contest (details)

Official WOAW embroidered all-season jacket (a $99.99 value)

Pablo Rodriguez, Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, USA


First-to-Solo challenge (details)

“Cross-country ready” Package (a $700 value)Sennheiser

Offered by Sennheiser, Goldstripes Aviation, and the member-partners of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide.

Lindsay Kitson


Canadian Aviator magazine one-year subscription

canadianaviatorAwarded to the first Canadian girl or woman registered in the First to Solo Challenge to solo. Written by Canadian pilots for Canadian pilots, this magazine will keep pilots abreast of the current issues and activities affecting Canadian pilots.

Offered by Canadian Aviator Magazine.

Lindsay Kitson

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$1,000 CAD for training

iWOAWAwarded to the winner of the Event Organizer Contest. The $1,000 CAD prize will be deposited in the account of the recipient at the school where the training (flight or organizational skills) will take place.

Offered by the member-partners of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide.

  • Jill Oakes, St Andrews, Manitoba, CANADA – 18,410 pts

AstroNotes inscribed just for you and personally signed by several astronauts (see here – priceless)

Association of Space ExplorersAwarded to the 3 event organizers that receive the most points in the 2013 Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week’s Event Organizer Contest.

Offered by the Association of Space Explorers

  • Jill Oakes, St Andrews, Manitoba, CANADA
  • Kirsten Brazier, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA
  • Maureen Dennie, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA

Coupon worth $75 USD OFF any purchase at the WOAW Week Online Store

iWOAWAwarded to the winner of the Event Organizer Contest. The coupon worth $75 USD off any order at the WOAW Week Online Store must be redeemed by June 3, 2013.

Offered by the member-partners of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide.

  • Jill Oakes, St Andrews, Manitoba, CANADA

Coupon worth $50 USD OFF any purchase at the WOAW Week Online Store

iWOAWAwarded to the 1st runner up of the Event Organizer Contest. The coupon worth $50 USD off any order at the WOAW Week Online Store must be redeemed by June 3, 2013.

Offered by the member-partners of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide.

  • Kirsten Brazier, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA

Coupon worth $25 USD OFF any purchase at the WOAW Week Online Store

iWOAWAwarded to the 2nd runner up of the Event Organizer Contest. The coupon worth $25 USD off any order at the WOAW Week Online Store must be redeemed by June 3, 2013.

Offered by the member-partners of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide.

  • Maureen Dennie, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA

3 coupons worth $20 USD OFF any purchase at the WOAW Week Online Store

iWOAWAwarded through a random draw among organizers that collect at least 1,000 points in the Event Organizer Contest. The coupon worth $20 USD off any order at the WOAW Week Online Store must be redeemed by June 3, 2013.

Offered by the member-partners of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide.

  • Colette Morin, Squamish, British Columbia,CANADA
  • Holly Lurgio, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
  • Anna Pangrazzi, Buttonville, Ontario, CANADA

USA Only


Stunning AOPA lady watch (click here to view it)

Awarded through a random drawing among female event organizers holding a WOAW week event yielding 1,000 points or better during the 2013 Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week in the United States of America.

Offered by AOPA.

  • Victoria Zajko, Frederick, Maryland, USA

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Worldwide


AstroNotes inscribed just for you and personally signed by several astronauts (see here – priceless)

Association of Space ExplorersAwarded to the winners and the runner-ups of the “Most Dedicated Female Pilot Worldwide” and the “Most Supportive Male Pilot Worldwide” contests of the 2013 Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week.

Offered by the Association of Space Explorers

  • Kirsten Brazier, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA
  • Megan Tyler, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA
  • Dianna Stanger, Port Lavaca, Texas, USA
  • Frank Roberts, St Andrews, Manitoba, CANADA
  • Geoff Furniss, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA
  • Glen Sibbeston, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CANADA

Gift card (a $100 USD value)


Awarded through a random drawing among pilots who introduced 5 or more girls and/or women to flying from March 4 to March 10, 2013.

Offered by Aircraft Spruce

  • Sharron Lutman, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA

2 gift cards (a $50 USD value)


Awarded through a random drawing among pilots who introduced 5 or more girls and/or women to flying from March 4 to March 10, 2013.

Offered by Aircraft Spruce

  • Jeremy Rood, Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA
  • Mark Nowicki, North Palm Beach, Florida, USA

2 coupon worth $50 USD OFF any purchase at the WOAW Week Online Store

iWOAWAwarded through a random draw among pilots that introduce 5 or more girls and/or women to flying during Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2013. The coupon worth $50 USD off any order at the WOAW Week Online Store must be redeemed by June 3, 2013.

Offered by the member-partners of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide.

  • Roger Nasimento, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA
  • Walt Tegeler, Clearview, Maryland, USA

5 coupons worth $20 USD OFF any purchase at the WOAW Week Online Store

iWOAWAwarded through a random draw among pilots that introduce 5 or more girls and/or women to flying during Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2013. The coupon worth $20 USD off any order at the WOAW Week Online Store must be redeemed by June 3, 2013.

Offered by the member-partners of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide.

  • Tanis Partee, Boise, Idaho, USA
  • Elisabeth Wuethrich, North Palm Beach, Florida, USA
  • Jerzy Orkiszewski, Palo Alto, California, USA
  • Gordon Millar, Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA
  • Erin Seidemann, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

CANADA Only


5 Canadian Aviator magazine one-year subscription

canadianaviatorAwarded through a random draw among Canada-based pilots that introduce 5 or more girls and/or women to flying during Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2013. Written by Canadian pilots for Canadian pilots, this magazine will keep pilots abreast of the current issues and activities affecting Canadian pilots.

Offered by Canadian Aviator Magazine.

  • Sarah Pollock, Peterborough, Ontario, CANADA
  • Jim Pretty, Woodstock, Ontario, CANADA
  • Mike Gamble, Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA
  • Contessa Bishop, Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA
  • Joshua Lee, Guelph, Ontario, CANADA

USA Only


Stunning AOPA lady watch (click here to view it)

Awarded through a random drawing among female pilots who introduced 5 or more girls and/or women to flying from March 4 to March 10, 2013, in the United States of America. The number of entries is proportional to the number of flight introductions (i.e., 5 flight introductions equal 5 chances to win and 11 flight introductions equal 11 chances to win).

Offered by AOPA.

  • Mary Build, Fryeburg, Maine, USA

5 coupons worth $20 USD OFF any purchase at the WOAW Week Online Store

iWOAWAwarded through a random draw among ground support volunteers of the Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2013. The coupon worth $20 USD off any order at the WOAW Week Online Store must be redeemed by June 3, 2013.

Offered by the member-partners of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide.

  • Christian Dulin, Frederick, Maryland, USA
  • Mrinalini Devi, Delhi, India
  • Barbara Brown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
  • Claude Camirand, Lachute, Quebec, CANADA
  • Annie Beaulieu, Fryeburg, Maine, USA

5 coupons worth $20 USD OFF any purchase at the WOAW Week Online Store

iWOAWAwarded through a random draw among girls and women who answer our survey after flying for the first time durng the week. The coupon worth $20 USD off any order at the WOAW Week Online Store must be redeemed by June 3, 2013.

Offered by the member-partners of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide.

  • Casey Phillips, Laurel Springs, New Jersey, USA
  • Penny Stumpf, Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA
  • Cortney Labadie, Metairie, Louisiana, USA
  • Victoria-Rose Kolpin, Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA
  • Ginna Villarreal, Victoria, Texas, USA

NOTE: Tax liability, if any, will be the sole responsibility of the recipient. Minors (as determined by their jurisdiction of residence) may not participate or be awarded a prize without the consent of a parent or guardian.



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