Russ Callender of RC Avionics, Anoka County-Blaine Airport (left), received both the 2011 Minneapolis FAA Flight Standards District and FAA Great Lakes Region Avionics Technician of the Year Awards during the Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference. Callender will receive the 2011 National Avionics Technician of the Year Award at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July. The award recognizes contributions to aviation, education, and flight safety in the field of avionics.