Throughout his career, Mulally has been recognized for his contributions and industry leadership, including:
* Named one of "The Best Leaders of 2005" by BusinessWeek magazine for streamlining Boeing's production system and transforming the company's commercial airplanes product line.
* Honored in 2002 for distinguished service by the University of Kansas.
* Named an honorary fellow of England's Royal Aeronautical Society in 1999.
* Selected in 1996 as a Laureate, Aviation Week & Space Technology's top honor, for the Boeing 777's introduction into commercial service. In addition, Mulally received three Laurels recognition from the magazine: in 2000 for leading the Commercial Airplanes team in a turnaround that increased financial performance, productivity and shareholder satisfaction; in 1995 for leading development of the 777; and in 1986 for his work on wind shear and effective pilot training.
* Recipient of the AIAA Reed Aeronautics award for a "lifetime of achievement in commercial aviation" in 1996.
* Named 1996 Engineer of the Year by Design News magazine.
* Accepted the National Aeronautic Association Robert J. Collier Trophy on behalf of the 777 team for the "greatest achievement in aeronautics and astronautics for 1995."
* Elected as an AIAA fellow in 1995.
* Recipient of the University of Kansas Engineering School's Distinguished Engineering Service award in 1994.
* Honored with the 1986 AIAA Technical Management Award.
* Named by the Puget Sound Business Journal in 1985 as one of the top 25 business leaders for the 1990s.
* Selected for the Seattle Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Tomorrow program in 1984.
* Chosen 1978 Industry Engineer of the Year by the National Society of Professional Engineers.
* Named as Boeing's 1978 Engineering Employee of the Year.