77th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner
Thursday, December 11, 2025 – Washington, D.C.
WHAT:
The Aero Club of Washington will host the 77th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner, the aviation community’s premier year-end celebration honoring outstanding achievement and public service in U.S. aviation.
This year’s program will include the presentation of the National Aeronautic Association's 2025 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy to Joan Sullivan Garrett, Founder and Chairman of MedAire, and the Aero Club of Washington's 2025 Persons of the Year Award to the NTSB and Federal, State, and Local DCA Crash First Responders.
WHEN:
Thursday, December 11, 2025
5:30 p.m. – VIP Reception
6:00 p.m. – Reception
7:00 p.m. – Dinner & Awards Program
Dessert Reception to follow
WHERE:
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
Marquis Ballroom
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
DRESS CODE:
Black Tie Optional
ABOUT THE EVENT:
For 77 years, the Wright Memorial Dinner has been a must-attend event for the aviation and space community. The gala brings together hundreds of influential government, industry, and VIP guests to honor the historic achievements of the Wright Trophy recipient and celebrate the bright and exciting future of our industry. For more information, please visit our website.