In 1972, the former Aviation/Space Writers Association established this prestigious award in honor of Deac Lyman. Both a distinguished aviation writer for The New York Times and a PR executive for United Aircraft, predecessor of today’s UTC, Deac was widely known for championing high public relations standards and excellence in writing. The award thus honors the winner for distinguished, career-long achievements in aviation journalism or public relations.
| Past Lyman recipients include: | |
|---|---|
| David J. Shea (2012) | Douglas Kennett (2011) |
| Douglas Barrie (2010) | Graham Warwick (2009) |
| Jay Donoghue (2008) | Mark Sullivan (2007) |
| Dave North (2006) | Walter Boyne (2005) |
| No award in 2004 | No award in 2003 |
| Pierre Sparaco (2002) | No award in 2001 |
| Jim Hollahan (2000) | Carole Shifrin (1999) |
| William Schoneberger (1998) | No award in 1997 |
| Arthur Reed (1996) | No award in 1995 |
| Jim Woolsey (1994) | Phil Geddes (1993) |
| Joe Murphy (1992) | Edward Kolcum (1991) |
| John Taylor (1990) | Phil Klass (1989) |
| Robert Serling (1988) | Howard Benedict (1987) |
| Kenneth Weaver (1986) | Dick Witkin (1985) |
| CV Glines (1984) | No award in 1983 |
| Leighton Collins (1982) | Marvin Miles (1981) |
| Eric Bramley (1980) | Jerry Hannifin (1979) |
| Devon Francis (1978) | George Haddaway (1977) |
| Vern Haugland (1976) | Wills Player (1975) |
| Bob Hotz (1974) | Wayne Parrish (1973) |