The newly created Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation Award recognizes and honors outstanding performances by companies and individuals in 12 different categories which will ensure that most aspects of Business Aviation will be covered. The Sapphire Pegasus Awards will be presented to the winners during a Gala Ceremony in Prague on April 8.
“I believed that a new form of objective industry wide appreciation was needed. I have put a lot of thought into it and carefully conceived this Award,” says Antonia Lukacinova, CEO of Media Tribune. She also initiated and recently published a unique 250-page “Jetbook” where all private aircraft and helicopter options stylishly presented to potential buyers. “For me the number of nominations as well as the various comments that I have received are a clear indication that the Award will be accepted as an asset of its own kind in the industry. I’m confident that it will find worldwide appreciation.“
In total 87 nominations were received at March 13 deadline. The Board of Advisors will be reviewing the nominations independently. The eight judges are industry specialists and journalists who will have the final word on the election of the award winners.
“We are pleased about the turnout.” comments Vladimir Petak, the Board’s Chairman. “At a first glance, we see a wide geographical spread of the nominees. The names of the nominees are of less importance, but the performances and the impact are. We want to be absolutely sure that the most exceptional performers will be honored.”
The Sapphire Pegasus Award will earn its respect and value in the industry by its integrity. It is an opportunity to honor and show gratitude to the winners for their superb performance. To be considered outstanding in an industry where mediocrity is unacceptable in the first place, emphasizes elite recognition at the highest level.
The Award winners will be announced and honored during the Sapphire Pegasus Gala Dinner on April 8 at the Boscolo Luxury Hotel in Prague. This magnificent and glamorous event will be an evening when the professionals of Business Aviation Industry gather to network, enjoy exclusive dining, witness the presentation, and celebrate the Award winners in the magnificent setting of a once Neo-Renaissance palace. Tickets for the event can be ordered by sending an email to: [email protected] or by calling +421 911 656 999. Besides purchasing individual tickets there is an option for companies or organizations to order and reserve a table for their invited guests.
The Sapphire Pegasus Award is created out of the worldwide unrivalled Bohemian crystal by the glass masters of Moser Glassworks. Moser provides a unique aesthetic experience through works of crystal that have timeless artistic value associated with a high utility value. The conception of the award, as well as the organization of the event is handled by Media Tribune marketing and PR agency in Prague.
About Sapphire Pegasus Awards:
The Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation Award has been created to honor the elite of Business Aviation. The Awards are presented for outstanding performances by companies and individuals. Twelve different Award categories will ensure that most aspects of Business Aviation will find recognition. The Award winners will be announced and honored during the Sapphire Pegasus Gala Dinner on April 8 at the Boscolo Luxury Hotel in Prague. This magnificent and glamorous event will be an evening when the Business Aviation industry gathers to network, enjoy exclusive dining, witness the presentation, and celebrate the Award winners in this magnificent once Neo-Renaissance palace.
SAPPHIRE PEGASUS AWARDS – NOMINEES:
Category: Business Jet Operator
· DC Aviation - Germany
· Avcon Jet - Austria
· Tyrolean Jet Service - Austria
· ExecuJet – Switzerland
· Global Jet Concept - Switzerland
· TAG Aviation – Switzerland
· Aero Dienst - Germany
· Jet Story - Poland
· Vista Jet - Switzerland
· Gama Aviation – UK
· Qatar Executive – Qatar
· London Executive Aviation – UK
· Comlux Aviation – Switzerland
· Royal Jet – UAE
· Meridian Air Company - Russia
Category: Business Aviation Airport
· Paris Le Bourget Airport - France
· Geneva Cointrin Airport - Switzerland
· Nice Cote d’Azur Airport - France
· London Luton Airport - UK
· London Farnborough Airport – UK
· Vienna Schwechat Airport - Austria
· Moscow Vnukovo 3 Airport - Russia
· St Petersburg Pulkovo 3 Airport - Russia
· Václav Havel Airport Prague – Czech Republic
Category: Lifetime Achievement
· Roger Whyte - business aviation veteran and CEPA Chairman, Chairman of the Associate Member Advisory Committee of the NBAA
· Marwan Khalek - GAMA Aviation, CEO
· Patrick Margetson Rushmore - London Executive Aviation, CEO
· Brian Humphries - EBAA President
· Akbar Al Baker –Qatar Airways, CEO
· Alison Chambers – Emerald Media, Founder and Managing Director
· Roman Starkov – Flight Consulting Group, Founder and Co-owner
· Leonid Gorodnitski – Flight Consulting Group, Co-owner
· Georgy Sharov – Vnukovo 3, CEO
· Sergey Pugin – Pulkovo, CEO
Category: Woman in Aviation
· Gabriella Sommerville - Founder and Managing Director of ConnectJets
· Erica Da Veiga - Co-Founder of Vertis Aviation
· Alison Weller - Managing Director Access Group
· Svetlana Kapanina - Aerobatic Pilot
· Elizabeth Clark - Women in Corporate Aviation, Executive Director
· Alison Chambers – Emerald Media, Founder and Managing Director
Full list of nominees for Sapphire Pegasus Awards at www.spbaa.com
