Marci Veronie Honored With WAI Board Chair’s Award of Excellence

Recognition highlights ‘extraordinary’ contributions to the organization's mission.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 04:11 PM ET

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Zach Vasile

Marci Veronie [Credit: Avemco]

Key Takeaways:

Marci Veronie, an executive at Avemco Insurance Company, received the inaugural Women in Aviation International (WAI) Board Chair’s Award of Excellence, the organization's highest honor.
The award recognizes Veronie's extraordinary leadership, exceptional service, and significant contributions, including strengthening WAI partnerships and guiding the organization through a critical transition period.
Veronie is highly regarded for her service-oriented leadership, authentic connections, and dedicated mentorship and advocacy for women in aviation.

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Women in Aviation International (WAI) announced that Marci Veronie, an executive at Avemco Insurance Company, was awarded the inaugural Board Chair’s Award of Excellence during the organization’s international conference in March.

The BCAE is the highest honor bestowed by the WAI board of directors and is presented only when an individual’s contributions rise to a level deemed truly extraordinary. The award recognizes the individual’s leadership, exceptional service, collaboration, and sustained advancement of WAI’s mission.