Spot Landing Trophy
The Spot Landing Trophy was established in the Spring of 2021 to be awarded to the winner of the spot landing contest. These contests will be held at various times during the year and are intended to increase the skills of the pilots at the same time we all have fun. Any excess proceeds from the events will be added to our scholarship funds.
Date Recipient
Next
"Your Name Here"
4/2/22
Steve Payne
3/28/21
"Boomer" Brandt
Biesemeyer Award
The Biesemeyer Award was established in 1998 to recognize the most outstanding LVVSA volunteer for the year. It was established to honor Ralph Biesemeyer, one of the founding members of the club and exemplary volunteer, and to foster the continued spirit of volunteerism that keeps the club alive. Nomination requests for someone who has not previously won the award are sent with dues notices in January and are reviewed by a committee of non-nominees. The nominee with the most votes will be selected to receive the award at the annual club banquet.
Year Recipient
2024
"Your Name Here"
2023
Greg Wichman
2022
Steve Keltie
2021
Jim "Maddog" Madson
2020
Dalton Stradtman
2019
Scott Graham
2018
Phil Leroy
2017
Dennis Ballew
2016
Matt Baker
2015
Mike Steinhour
2014
Greg Carlson
2013
Steve Payne
2012
Doug Bauer
2011
Belinda Morse
2010
Raz Blit
2009
George Caldwell
2008
Rob "Boomer" Brandt
2007
Marc Wohlwill
2006
Keith Williams
2005
Lex Thistlethwaite
2004
Robin McDaniel
2003
Jim Wynhoff
2002
Jay McDaniel
2001
Bill Tisdale
2000
Terry Van Noy
1999
Ralph Biesemeyer
Mortenson Award
The Mortenson Award was established early in the club's history, before OLC, to recognize the longest flight originating from Jean, NV, by a club member. It was established to honor Phillip "Mort" Mortenson, one of the founding members of the club and a strong advocate of cross-country soaring. The member with the longest flight for the preceding year will receive the award at the annual club banquet in March.