Elliott Aviation Marks 90 Years with Founder’s Award

Elliott Aviation is celebrating its 90th anniversary and launched the Founder’s Award to acknowledge the company milestone. The first recipient of the Founder’s Award is Paul Schmidt, who has worked for Elliott Aviation for 27 years.

Schmidt’s experience in the avionics arena include contributing to more than 100 Garmin installations, one-fifth of the total completed by Elliott Aviation. According to Elliott Aviation, “Paul is widely respected for his professionalism, humility, and unwavering commitment to doing things the right way. He is the teammate others rely on when precision matters, timelines are tight, and customers are counting on Elliott Aviation to deliver. His consistent demonstration of trust, honor, and integrity makes him a role model within the organization and across the aviation community.”

“As Elliott Aviation celebrates 90 years, it is fitting that we honor the people who carry our founders’ values forward,” said company president Michael Parrish. “Paul Schmidt exemplifies what it means to be part of Elliott Aviation, and we are proud to recognize him as the first recipient of the Founder’s Award.”

Elliott Aviation was founded in 1936 by Herb Elliott. “The Founder’s Award is a direct reflection of what Herb Elliott believed mattered most,” said Parrish. “This award is not just about performance. It is about character, accountability, and the pride our founders believed every employee should bring to their work.”