When it comes to saluting Georgia’s aviation pioneers, there is no other event as significant as the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame’s annual enshrinement banquet. The April 18th event will see three Georgia aviation legends inducted before an anticipated audience of 500 family members, friends, and admirers. This includes not only GAHOF board members and former enshrines, but also government, aerospace and defense industry leaders, media representatives, and aviation enthusiasts from around the state.

The evening begins with a one-hour reception held in the spacious Epps Aviation Main Hangar. Surrounded by historic aircraft, guests will then be treated to a gourmet dinner and live presentations to each of the three honorees. Special video productions will be featured in this year’s enshrinement ceremony.

The inductees are:

Major General Perry McCoy Smith, Jr.

Mr. Duane Huff

Capt. James John Hoogerwerf, Ph.D.

Seating for the 2020 Annual Enshrinement Banquet is limited and by advance reservation only. Seats are $125 per person with reserved tables for 10 guests also available and can be purchased at https://www.gaaviationhalloffame.com/about/banquet. Group Rates are available to GAHOF Banquet attendees at the Atlanta Marriott Northeast / Emory Area by calling 404-323-0000. Attire is black-tie (dark suit optional) and Mess Dress. A social gathering begins at 6PM followed by the program and dinner at 7PM. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.