Aerium Women in Aviation Award

Aerium Women in Aviation Award

Purpose: Honors women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the aviation industry. Celebrates women whose careers reflect a legacy of excellence, impact, and service through technical achievement, leadership, advocacy, or community engagement.

Award Amount: $5,000 to an aviation charity of the recipient's choice

Geographic Scope: Open internationally

Award Criteria

1. Professional Excellence
- Demonstrates outstanding technical expertise, leadership, or innovation in aviation
- Has achieved significant milestones (e.g., first female captain in a region, pioneering aerospace research, contributing to safety advancements)

2. Impact on the Industry
- Made measurable impact through leadership roles, innovation, mentorship, or contributions to operational excellence
- Recognized by peers for driving positive change (e.g., improving safety standards, creating inclusive workplaces, advancing technology)

3. Advocacy and Mentorship
- Actively promotes advancement of women in aviation through mentorship, advocacy, or organizational efforts
- Participates in programs or initiatives aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion
- Has inspired or mentored next generation of women in aviation

4. Community Engagement
- Engages in community outreach, educational programs, or volunteer work related to aviation
- Encourages young women and girls to consider careers in aviation or STEM fields through public speaking, classroom involvement, or hands-on initiatives

5. Leadership
- Exemplifies leadership qualities: vision, integrity, resilience, dedication to aviation industry advancement
- Has taken on leadership roles in aviation-related organizations, associations, or committees

6. Legacy and Long-Term Contributions
- Work has left lasting legacy in aviation field
- Contributions to long-term growth, technological advancement, or industry standards
- May include academic research, policy development, or work with global significance in aviation

Award Categories

• Aviation Pioneer Award: For groundbreaking achievements or firsts in aviation
• Excellence in Aviation Leadership: For outstanding leadership and service to the aviation industry
• Mentorship and Advocacy Award: For significant efforts to mentor and support next generation of women in aviation

Eligibility - Nominees

• Gender: Women only
• Nationality: Any nationality
• Employment Status: Actively working or retired from recognized aviation-related field
• Field Examples: Pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, airline executives, mechanics, educators, etc.
• Experience: Must have at least 5 years of professional experience in aviation
• Restrictions: Members of the Women in Aviation Board cannot be nominated

Selection Process

• Independent panel of industry experts, previous award winners, and aviation leaders reviews nominations
• Assessment based on award criteria using scoring system
• Finalists notified by September
• Award recipient(s) announced at Annual Aerium Summit

Timeline

• Nomination Deadline: July 31, 2026
• Finalist Notification: September 2026
• Award Announcement: At Annual Aerium Summit (date varies)

Contact

Email: admin@aerium.org