Recognizes exceptional individuals or teams who have contributed most significantly to flight test safety during the previous year. USAF TPS award presented to a pilot in each class who achieved the best overall record for outstanding flying performance and academic excellence. Established by industrialist Clarence H Mackay in 1912. For the best technical paper presentation to a Society of Experimental Test Pilots' Western Symposium. Memorializes aviation pioneer and manufacturer John K Northrop.
Award is voted upon by members of each class.
Replaced in 1979 by the R L Jones Award . Best Paper published in Society of Experimental Test Pilots' quarterly publication, Cockpit . Originally named the Flight Trophy for distinguished service in the field of flight. Memorializes LtCol James M Taylor, who died in the crash of a T-38 on Sep 4, 1970. SETP annual award for the presenter of the symposium's best all-around paper.