The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened nominations for the sixth edition of its Diversity and Inclusion Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to promoting diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry.
The awards are divided into three categories:
- Inspirational Role Model Award – Recognizes a woman in a leadership position in aviation who has driven meaningful change in diversity and inclusion on a global scale.
- High Flyer Award – Honors an aviation professional under the age of 40 who has taken concrete actions to advance diversity and inclusion.
- Diversity & Inclusion Team Award – Given to IATA member airlines that have successfully implemented initiatives with tangible results in this area.
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, highlighted the importance of these efforts, stating: “As the aviation industry grows, attracting talent is a priority. Promoting gender balance will help expand the pool of candidates interested in the many career opportunities aviation offers.” He also praised past winners and expressed enthusiasm for the new round of nominations.
Each winner will receive a $25,000 prize, which they can either use personally or donate to an organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion. The awards are sponsored by Qatar Airways.
Industry professionals can submit nominations through [this link].
Antonio Schulthess, Chief Human Resources Officer at Qatar Airways, reaffirmed the airline’s commitment: “We are proud to continue sponsoring the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. These recognitions highlight the winners’ positive impact on the industry and the path they are shaping for the future.”
An independent committee will review the nominations, led by Karen Walker, Editor-in-Chief of Air Transport World, along with the 2024 award winners: Kendra Kincade, CEO and founder of Elevate Foundation; Mafunase Ngosa Malenga, Director of the Southern Africa Institute of Aviation Science and Technology; and Jade Fisher-Ryner, Inclusion and Diversity Advisor at British Airways.
The winners will be announced on June 2 during the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting and the World Air Transport Summit in Delhi, India.
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