Overview

The West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor honors living individuals and those who gave their lives in aviation actions where they exhibited or were specifically cited for valor as a result of their actions.

West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor Policy

1. Persons serving on the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Selection Committee may not be nominated for the West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor during their term.
2. The West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor applications will be evaluated and honorees selected by the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
3. The West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor nominations must be received by the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame no later than March 15th of each year. 
4. The West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Selection Committee shall determine the number of West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor honorees each year.
5. The West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Selection Committee meets yearly in June. West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor nominees that are not selected at the June meeting may, at the Selection Committee’s discretion, be considered in the following year.
6. The following category of West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor honorees may be considered by the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Selection Committee:
   a. Those individuals who exhibited or were specifically cited for valor as a result of their actions in an aviation situation.

The West Virginia Hall of Fame Selection Committee, at its discretion, may establish additional categories for consideration as may be occasioned by future events.

West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor Nominee Criteria

1. Nominations may be made by any firm, organization, or individual familiar with the nominee’s actions.
2. The nominee’s valorous action must be substantiated.
3. The nominee may have given their life, or survived in an aviation action where they exhibited or were specifically cited for valor as a result of their actions.
4. The nominee may be either, a native born West Virginian, a current resident of West Virginia, or one who has lived in West Virginia the majority of their life.
5. The West Virginia Hall of Fame Selection Committee members shall only consider information submitted in the Nomination Package. No other information submitted to the Selection Committee members will be considered.

West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor Nomination Submission Criteria

Submissions must include the following:

1. One (1) original copy of the wall of valor inductee nomination form.
2. One (1) original copy of the wall of valor aviation background questionnaire.
3. One (1) copy of an introduction letter (a minimum of three (3) typewritten, double spaced pages) addressing the following areas. Photocopies of photographs should also be included.
   a. Aviation Action(s)
   b. Citation(s) – Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, etc.
4. One (1) copy of a detailed biographical resume. Because nominees may not be familiar to the Selection Committee members, presenting a good case is important. Include documentation where available, with dates of military service, units served with, actions involved, etc. If possible, include copies of clippings, logbooks, citations and awards granted to the individual.
5. One (1) copy of a portrait-like “head shot” of the nominee. This is very essential should the candidate become selected; therefore, failure to include this photo will disqualify a nominee from consideration. Many things such as news releases, award plaques, slide presentations, etc. generated about the candidate are beneficial. If possible, provide additional photos of the person as they are involved in their aviation activity. Pictures will be scanned and the originals will be returned to the submitter upon request.
6. At least one (1) original letter from another party supporting the nomination.
7. Any additional documentation deemed appropriate.
8. All nominations must be received by March 15th of each year and sent to:
   West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chairperson
   PO BOX 10160
   CHARLESTON, WV 25357

West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor Selection Process

The West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor selection process shall be in accordance with the procedures detailed in the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Selection Process.

West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor Installation Ceremony

The West Virginia Aviation Wall of Valor installation ceremony shall be in accordance with the procedures detailed in the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Installation Ceremony.