The Air Force Association of Canada at its Thirty-Ninth Annual General Meeting approved the establishment of a trophy to commemorate Air Marshal W. A. Bishop, VC, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the legacy of excellence in Canadian aviation.
The trophy was first presented in 1988 to commemorate the late Air Marshal W.A. Bishop, VC. It continues to be presented by the Royal Canadian Air Force Association to individuals or units for meritorious achievement in aviation.
