Tom Flock Award
The Tom Flock Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in aircraft restorations. It is named for and in honor of Tom Flock of Indiana who set the highest standards for WACO restorations. It is not necessarily awarded every year.
Recipients of the Tom Flock Award, given for excellence in aircraft restorations:
- 2009 John Shue
- 2010 Jerry Brown
- 2011 Jim Beisner
- 2013 Dave and Jeanne Allen
- 2016 John Cournoyer
- 2018 Paul Carmichael
- 2021 Scott Shue
- 2023 Roger James
AWC President John Gerth presenting the Tom Flock Award to Paul Carmichael
In 2006, the world of WACOs lost a great friend and champion. Tom Flock was an award-winning restorer of WACO aircraft. Tom's craftsmanship and attention to detail were evident in every airplane he rebuilt. More importantly, Tom was a wonderful man. His willingness to help others was legendary and he had the respect of all his peers. The Tom Flock Award is presented to an aircraft restorer whose work reflects the high standard set by the late Tom Flock. This award is not given every year. It is presented only when an outstanding restorer is deemed to meet the goals of the award... to accomplish excellent restorations, to help other restorers, and to embody the spirit of the AWC.