Each year, the Chicago Executive Pilots’ Association (CEPA) gathers at Chicago Executive Airport to celebrate excellence and unity. The non-profit organization, originally known as the Palwaukee Airport Pilots Association (PAPA), was established to unite pilots based at PWK and enhance the safety and security of airport operations.
The annual Member Appreciation Dinner, held in a hangar at Chicago Executive Airport, is an event for both experienced and novice pilots. CEPA uses this occasion to promote the success of future aviators by awarding scholarships for aviation education.
These scholarships are funded by CEPA members, Chicago Executive Airport, and various local sponsors. The officers and directors of CEPA review academic applications from across the state and from pilot learners at flight schools associated with Chicago Executive Airport.