Reward your people for their contributions to safety!
WYVERN partnered with the International Society of Safety Professionals (ISSP) to establish the Talon Safety Excellence Award to formally recognize safety managers, organizational leaders, and other personnel for significant and meaningful contributions to safety. Anyone is eligible to nominate or be nominated for an ISSP Talon Award. WYVERN or ISSP membership IS NOT required.

Tyler Jappe receiving his Hawk Award
presented by Andy Day

Sonnie Bates receiving his Eagle Award
presented by Andy Day
Sonnie Bates, WYVERN CEO, is known internationally as an aviation safety visionary. His relentless pursuit of advancing aviation safety has earned him the utmost respect throughout the international aviation community. His innate ability to develop meaningful relationships and lead teams to effective aviation safety solutions is emulated by all who know him.
Sonnie joins the list of “Who’s Who” in aviation safety and is truly deserving of the International Society of Safety Professionals, Eagle Safety Leadership Award!
Allison Markey, Senior Director of Audit Programs, has worked in the aviation industry as a pilot and in aviation safety specializations. Her wealth of aviation knowledge includes flight operations and safety through employment at air/ground operators, including airline, ACMI, corporate/business, and general aviation.
Allison has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Allison is an experienced Wingman, IS-BAO, IS-BAH, and IOSA auditor. She also performs audits to industry best practice standards for business, charter, airline, and flight training organizations.
