| TYPE OF HONOR OR AWARD | PRESENTED BY, DATE |
| Raymond Gray Scholarship | Union Pacific Railroad, 1939 |
| Naval Aviator | United States Navy, 1942 |
| Tau Beta Pi | University of Washington, 1948 |
| Sigma Xi | University of Washington, 1949 |
| Lawrence Sperry Award, “for important contributions in aeronautical flight research at transonic and supersonic speeds up to Mach 2” | Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, 1954 |
| Octave Chanute Award, “for extended and significant contributions to the knowledge of human factors involved in flight at extremely high speeds and altitudes” | Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, 1954 |
| Leadership Award | National Management Association, 1958 |
| Flight Achievement Award, “Presented Annually to the Pilot or Crew, who, by outstanding ability and courage, has personally extended the frontiers of flight from earth’s environs into space” | American Astronautics Society, 1959 |
| Man of the Year in Flight Award | Air Force Association, California Wing, 1959 |
| Special Aviation Award “To persons who through their individual effort in civilian enterprise promote aviation” | Civil Air Patrol Cadets of Southern Area, 1960 |
| A.R.S. Astronautics Award | American Rocket Society, Andrew G. Haley Endowment, 1960 |
| Ivan C. Kincheloe Award for “Outstanding Development and Flight Testing of the X-15” | Society of Experimental Test Pilots, 1960 |
| Pilot of the Year Award | State of Idaho, 1960 |
| Award of Commendation | County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, 1960 |
| Honorary Mayor of Westchester | Westchester, Calif. Chamber of Commerce, 1959 and 1960 |
| Soaring Pilot of the Year | Southern California Soaring Association, 1960 |
| Achievement Award | National Aviation Club, 1960 |
| Internantional Clifford B. Harmon Trophy “World’s Outstanding Aviator” with Walker and White | Clifford B. Harmon Committee (presented by President John F. Kennedy at the White House), 1961 |
| David C. Schilling Award | Air Force Association, 1961 |
| Award for Achievement | National Aeronautics Association, 1961 |
| Man of the Year Award | Flying Physicians Association, 1961 |
| Godfry Cabot Award | Aero Club of New England, 1961 |
| Pilot of the Year Award | Internation Order of Characters, 1961 |
| “The First Pioneer of the Space Age” | Mira Costa Hig School Yearbook “Hoofprints” dedication, 1961 |
| John J. Montgomery Award | National Society of Aerospace Professionals, 1962 |
| Collier Trophy, 1961 | National Aeronautics Association, National Aviation Club Collier Committee (presented by President John F. Kennedy at the White House), 1962 |
| Aerospace Museum Charter Award and Portrait in the Hall of Fame | Aerospace Museum, International Aerospace Hall of Fame, 1963 |
| Outstanding Contribution to Quality Control | American Society for Quality Control, 1967 |
| Kitty Hawk Memorial Award | City of Los Angeles, 1969 |
| Aero Club Award | Aero Club of Buffalo, N.Y., 1971 |
| Good Scout Award | Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Councils, 1973 |
| Certificate of Achievement | National Space Club, 1976 |
| Raymond E. Tenhoff Award for Best Technical Paper | Society of Experimental Test Pilots, 1978 |
| Outstanding Program Award | Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 4, 1979 |
| Distinguished Service to Sport Aviation | Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 186, 1979 |
| Ira C. Eaker Historica Fellowship | Iron Gate Chapter of the Air Force Association for the Aerospace Education Foundation, Nov., 1982, and at New York, March 19, 1983 |
| Honorary Doctor of Science Degree | Florida Institute of Technology, Science Degree Dec., 1982 |
| Portrait and Honorary Life Membership, First Flight Society | First Flight Society of Kittyhawk, North Carolina, December 17, 1982 |
| Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding and Dedicated Service | Experimental Aircraft Association, 1982 |
| National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinee | National Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc., July, 1983 |
| A. J. Engel Award | Western Reserve Historical Society Aviation Hall of Fame, Sept., 1983 |
| Elder Statesman of Aviation | National Aeronautic Association Aero Club of Washington, 1983 |
| Meritorious Service to Aviation | National Business Aircraft Association, 1984 |
| Certificate of Commendation | City of Los Angeles, June, 1985 |
| Aerospace Education Leadership Award | Civil Air Patrol Center for Aerospace Education Development, 1985 |
| Distinguished Alumnus | Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Washington, May, 1986 |
| AIAA Distinguished Lecturer | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1987-1988-1989 |
| Honorary Member | Civil Air Patrol, 1987 |
| Crown Circle Award | National Congress on Aviation and Space Education, 1988 |
| A. Scott Crossfield Elementary School | Excellentiae Gratia Resolution of Fairfax County School Board, 1988 |
| Bernt Balchin Trophy | New York State Air Force Association, 1988 |
| International Space Hall of Fame | Space Center, Alamogordo, NM, 1988 |
| Honorary Fighter Ace | The American Fighter Aces Association, 1990 |
| Glenn A. Gilbert Memorial Award | Air Traffic Control Association, 1990 |
| Aerospace Walk of Honor | City of Lancaster, Calif., 1990 |
| Distinguished Service Medal | New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum, 1992 |
| Distinguished Achievement Award “For Outstanding Accomplishments in the Fields of Aviation and Astronautics” | The Wings Club, New York, NY, 1992 |
| Distinguished Public Service Medal, “50 years contribution, visionary advice, and council” | National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1993 |
| Certificate of Appreciation: In recognition of outstanding contributions to aviation and significant support to modernize the nation’s Air Traffic Control System | Federal Aviation Administration, 1993 |
| Appreciation for knowledge and experience in aviation and engineering, contributions to sound aviation policies, and foresight to set in motion plans for 21st Century aerospace transportation | House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, & Technology, 1993 |
| Honorary Member of the Order of Daedalians | Order of Daedalians, Little Rock, Ark. June, 1993 |
| Commissioned as Honorary Colonel in the Confederate Air Force | Confederate Air Force, Inc. December, 1993 |
| FAI Gold Air Medal | Federation Aeronautique Internationale, Sun City, South Africa, October 1995 |
| 1996 Wernher von Braun Space Flight Trophy | National Space Club, Huntsville, Ala., Oct 1996 |
| Aerospace Laureate for 1997 | Aviation Week & Space Technology National Air & Space Museum, Washington, D.C. April 1998 |
| Civil Air Patrol Proclamation Announcing A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Award | National Commander, CAP August 1998 |
| 1998 Pathfinder Award for Engineering and Flight | Northwest Chapter of AIAA andMuseum of Flight, Seattle, Wash., October, 1998 |
| Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame | Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society, Richmond, VA, Nov., 1998 |
| First A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Master Educator Award | Civil Air Patrol, National Congress of Air & Space Education, April, 1999 |
| Ray Lien Award for Aviation Education Excellence | International Sport Aviation Museum and Sun N Fun, April, 1999 |
| AIAA Honorary Fellow | AIAA, Washington, D.C., May, 1999 |
| Glenn L. Martin Medal for Outstanding Achievement | University of Maryland Aerospace Engineering, November 2000 |
| National Air & Space Museum Lifetime Achievement Award | NASM, Smithsonian Institution,Lifetime Achievement Award, November, 2000 |
| Honorary Fellow | Aerospace Medical Association |
| Honorary Fellow | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
| Fellow | Institute of Aerospace Sciences |
| Fellow, Past Executive Advisor, Past President, East Coast Section Co-founder, Charter Member | Society of Experimental Test Pilots |
| Honorary Member | Experimental Aircraft Association |
| Honorary Member | Flying Physicians Association |
| Honorary Member | Order of Daedalians |
| Honorary Member | American Fighter Aces Association |
| Member, several including | National Aviation Hall of Fame, First Flight Society, Air Force Association, Stearman Alumnus Club, Mustang Pilot Society (Charter), OX-5 Club |
| Governor Emeritus & Past President | National Aviation Club, Washington, D.C. |
| Committee Member | California Museum Foundation, Aviation and Space Historical Preservation Committee |
| Chairman | A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Teacher of the Year Award, Congress of Aerospace Education |
| Who’s Who in America | 1960 |
| International Who’s Who | 1960 |
| American Men of Science | 1962 |
| Leading Men in the U.S. | 1963 |
| Current Biography | 1969 |
| Who’s Who in Aviation | 1973 |
| Who’s Who in the South East | 1974 |
| Who’s Who Honor Society of America | 1975 |
| Jane’s | 1981 |
| Who’s Who in the World | 1995 |
Scott Crossfield’s Awards and Recognitions
Key Takeaways:
- The individual received extensive recognition for pioneering achievements in advanced flight research, particularly in transonic and supersonic speeds and the X-15 program, earning numerous prestigious national and international awards.
- Their distinguished career was marked by continuous accolades, including multiple "Pilot of the Year" and "Man of the Year" honors, highlighting their leadership and contributions to aviation and astronautics.
- They held an esteemed position within the aerospace community, evidenced by inductions into multiple Halls of Fame, honorary fellowships in leading professional societies, and significant contributions to aerospace education and policy.
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