Wright Brothers Medal

The Wright Brothers Medal was conceived of in 1924 by the Dayton Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the SAE established it in 1927 to recognize individuals who have made notable contributions in the engineering, design, development, or operation of air and space vehicles. The award is based on contributed research papers.
The award honors Wilbur and Orville Wright as the first successful builders of heavier-than-air craft, and includes an image of the "Wright Flyer", the plane which they flew in 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Awardees.
Source: SAE International