10 Years of Celebrating Excellence and Leadership

Be a part of the A/AA Airspace Awards

Australia is internationally recognised for its leadership and innovation. A/AA has been strongly focused on raising the profile of the aviation, aerospace, and space sectors, by engaging with industry organisations and individuals, particularly the diverse people, leaders, and future professionals of tomorrow to provide a suitable platform for the recognition and acknowledgement of outstanding achievements, leadership and innovation excellence.

The Aviation/Aerospace Australia Leadership and Excellence Awards will be presented to individuals, teams and companies who have demonstrated leadership and dedication to the aviation or aerospace sectors in Australia.

Nominations are now open for all A24 Awards.

Nomination close Monday 4 March 2024

A24: LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

Awards Presentation Night

Thursday, 16 May from 6.30pm at the Melbourne Museum in Melbourne, Victoria.

It is expected that a representative of the nominee attends the Awards Presentation Night at their cost.

A/AA is committed to supporting and celebrating the Australian aviation, aerospace, and space sectors, however as a not-for-profit we are unable to cover the cost of tickets for guests/organisations attending in support of the nominated individual/organisation.

2024 Award Categories

Distinguished Leadership Award
For individuals

Excellence in Innovation SME Award
For organisations

Excellence in Innovation Corporate Award
For organisations

Outstanding Leadership in Training Award
For organisations

Outstanding STEAM Outreach Award
For organisations

Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion Award
For organisations

NextGenNetwork Outstanding Professional Award
For individuals

Sustainability Drivers for Change Award
For organisations

There is no cost to place a nomination.

Nomination Terms & Conditions

An award category Sponsor cannot apply for an award in the same category that they are sponsoring. However, they may apply and are eligible to win in other award categories. Previous winners can apply for the same award category in consecutive years, but it must be for a different and new project. A/AA companies can apply for awards and will be excluded from voting on that particular award category, but they are eligible to win if voted to be successful by the judges.

Organisations: You may self-nominate your organisation. Please note, at the time of shortlisting you should include a Statement of Support for the judging panel. Individuals: A nomination must be received by a peer, fellow employee, or industry colleague. A point of contact in your current organisation must be provided on the application.  Winners will be selected by a panel comprised of representatives of the A/AA Board of Directors, and industry leaders. Any conflicts of interest will be declared at the commencement of the selection process.  For any further queries please contact info@aviationaerospace.org.au. All winners will be announced on the night of the event.

Distinguished Leadership Award

For individuals

This award recognises an individual who has excelled as an effective leader either in business, training, safety, policy, or another role. The award aims to promote the qualities that make a leader stand out - integrity, trust, passion, championing diversity and inclusion, vision, and inspiration. You may nominate yourself or an industry colleague. A representative must be in attendance on the evening to collect the award. Winners will be announced at the presentation evening. Should this be a self-nomination, please provide a letter of support from outside the organisation. It can be from a client, partner, stakeholder or equivalent. This should be no more than one page.

Excellence in Innovation SME Award

For organisations

This award highlights the unique factors that have made our Australian industry a leader in world aviation and aerospace innovation. The award recognises an innovative project developed in Australia, whether in a commercial setting or a research laboratory, that helps enhance our international reputation for progressive applied thinking. A representative must be in attendance on the evening to collect the award. Winners will be announced at the presentation evening.

Excellence in Innovation Corporate Award

For organisations

This award highlights the unique factors that have made our Australian industry a leader in world aviation and aerospace innovation. The award recognises an innovative project developed in Australia, whether in a commercial setting or a research laboratory, that helps enhance our international reputation for progressive applied thinking. A representative must be in attendance on the evening to collect the award. Winners will be announced at the presentation evening.

Outstanding Leadership in Training Award

For organisations

This award recognises and celebrates dedication and excellence in the aviation and aerospace training sectors in Australia or Internationally. A representative must be in attendance on the evening to collect the award. Winners will be announced at the presentation evening.

Outstanding STEAM Outreach Award

For organisations

This award recognises and celebrates dedication and excellence to promote the STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) through outreach either with an individual project or group program in the aviation, aerospace, or space sectors in Australia or Internationally. A representative must be in attendance on the evening to collect the award. Winners will be announced at the presentation evening.

Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion Award

For organisations

This award recognises the incredible work of an organisation who has continued to show exemplary engagement with opportunities in diversity and inclusion across the sectors for the sustainability of the pipeline. A representative must be in attendance on the evening to collect the award. Winners will be announced at the presentation evening.

NextGenNetwork Outstanding Professional Award

For individuals

This award recognises the incredible work of an individual (under 35) who has excelled in their chosen career pathway in their Early Career, and who has supported others within the sector to do the same. You may nominate yourself or an industry colleague. A representative must be in attendance on the evening to collect the award. Winners will be announced at the presentation evening. Should this be a self-nomination, please provide a letter of support from outside the organisation. It can be from a client, partner, stakeholder or equivalent. This should be no more than one page. 

Sustainability Drivers for Change Award

For organisations

This award recognises the incredible efforts of an organisation that continues to promote action on sustainability in the aviation, aerospace, and space sectors in Australia. A representative must be in attendance on the evening to collect the award. Winners will be announced at the presentation evening.