The John L. Hennessy - Trophy History

The Hennessy Trophy Awards Program has continued since it was first conceived in 1956.  As this program has grown and evolved, so has the trophies and other awards cherished by all.  These trophies have become a living history on the evolution of the Air Force and reflect its growth and change around the world.  These trophies represent the highest honor, being nominated as the annual winner by an academy of the most respected peers within the hospitality industry.  They are truly priceless!

Active Duty Program          Air National Guard Program    

Air Force Reserve Program     MAJCOM Programs

Air Force Active Duty Trophies

The Current Exchange Trophy's - One Small & Large Category

• Height - 26"
• Width - 16"
• Weight - 48 pounds

The Carrying Case

• Height - 30"
• Width - 21"
• Weight - 68 pounds

Total Combined Shipping Weight for a carrying case and one of the trophy's - - 116 pounds

* Note - Hennessy trophies and cases now exceed shipping
limits as excess baggage on most commercial aircraft.

Interesting Hennessy Trophy Facts - These exchange trophies "rotate" annually to the newly awarded John L. Hennessy winner in the two respective categories; Large Installation and Small Installation for active duty Air Force bases.  A replica plaque of the trophy depicting the installations achievement is "exchanged" as the trophy returns to Chicago each year.

Active Duty Trophies of Past Years

They have grown along with our Air Force!

Original John L. Hennessy trophy as shown in 1957.  Only one trophy  existed in 1957 through 1961. They did not rotate, rather each was presented to the winning installation. There was only 1 overall winner.   This is the only known photo of these original trophies.	The original rotating trophy started in 1962.  This smaller version continued until 1975. Two categories, Multiple (Lg) and Single (Sm) where also established.  Both trophies displayed winners since 1957.  Trophies retired in 1975 and the only one remaining  is displayed at Headquarters Service's Agency (HQ AFSVA), in San Antonio, Texas	In 1976, a much larger format trophy was designed by the National Restaurant Association (NRA).   The idea was to increase the size similar to the size of the first five award trophies. One of the two original exchange trophy's photographed in 1996.   A third tiered base was added to each of the two exchange trophy's to hold additional award engraving plates.  The old trophies were used in part in today's current rotating trophies.  They have grown as the program has grown over the years.
Air Force Reserve Command Trophy - New in 2005
New in 2005 Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) replica Hennessy Trophy  - Awarded to the AFRC winner  annually for their display back at home base
Air National Guard Trophy                      The SMSgt Kenneth Disney Award
Founded in 2000 Air National Guard Headquarters (HQ ANG)	The SMSgt Kenneth Disney Awards Program was established to: Promote excellence in guest service and meal quality Inspire high morale, motivation, mission support, and a professional image through pride and spirited competition. DISNEY MEANS Doing your best, all of the time, even when no one is looking. SMSgt Kenneth Disney's Story Disney Program White Paper	THE SERVICES DISNEY CREED DEDICATION I will provide the best service possible to everyone any time, any place.  INTEGRITY My moral compass. SERVICE BEFORE SELF In carrying out all my responsibilities. NOTHING There is nothing within reason, resources, and my capabilities that I won't do for you. ENERGY I promise uncompromising energy in every task. YOUR You're my customer, my reason for existence.
	Major Air Command (MAJCOM) Trophies & Awards
	Air Force Material Command Gold Plate Award
	Air Education & Training Command
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