The E.J Connellan Award was established in 1988 in honour of the founder of the Trust, the pioneer Northern Territory aviator, EJ Connellan. He was a man of strong and passionate character, with special abilities attuned to trail blazing. These qualities enabled him to overcome significant problems and to achieve much where others would have been daunted. He was a successful pastoralist and a visionary businessman; he played a prominent role in Central Australian affairs.
- Grants are available to people who reside in Outback Australia, ie People living and working on stations or in small isolated, rural and remote towns.
- Australian Citizens and permanent residents of Australia.
- Benefit (through skills or services) to broader Outback Australia is highly regarded.
- There are no further pre-requisites for applicants. Merit is the primary criterion, based on either past or demonstrated ability for future achievement in any endeavour acceptable to the Connellan Airways Trust.
