The Museum of Flight’s Annual Pathfinder Awards honor individuals with ties to the Pacific Northwest who have made significant contributions to the development of the aerospace industry. Categories include flying, education, operations, engineering, manufacturing, and at large. Pathfinder Award recipients are selected by The Museum of Flight, the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and representatives of other aviation and aerospace organizations and companies throughout the Northwest.
The 2026 Pathfinder Awards Recipients:
Gerald Grinstein, Warren Leyde, and Michael Lombardi will be honored at the 2026 Pathfinder Awards Banquet on October 17, 2026 at The Museum of Flight. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Registration is below.
For further details about the Pathfinder Awards, please contact Freyja Lye-Kordich at 206.764.5709 or email Pathfinders@museumofflight.org
To view biographical information for every Pathfinder Award recipient to date, visit the display in the Museum lobby or view this interactive document.
Pathfinder Award Winner Directory
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