The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened nominations for the 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Awards, welcoming nominations from individuals or organizations in the aviation sector until April 17, 2024.
The awards focus on recognising excellence in diversity and inclusion in three categories: The Inspirational Role Model Award, The High Flyer Award, and The Diversity & Inclusion Team Award.
- The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had a significant impact on the aviation agenda through her strong contribution to business delivery, as well as her ongoing support for the diversity and inclusion agenda. Nominees are welcome from across the aviation industry.
- The High Flyer Award recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. Open to all women professional in the aviation industry.
- The Diversity & Inclusion Team Award recognizes an airline that has seen measurable positive change in diversity and inclusion as a result of the work it has been doing in this area. Open to all IATA member airlines.
Each award winner will receive $25,000, sponsored by Qatar Airways, promoting diversity and inclusion activities.
The awards aim to celebrate individuals and organizations driving positive change in diversity and inclusion within the aviation industry, with the winners to be announced at the IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai in June.
- Poppy Khoza – Director of Civil Aviation, South African Civil Aviation Authority (SAACA);
- Camila Turrieta – Chair of the President’s Committee for Diversity & Inclusion, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), and First Officer, JetBlue Airways;
- On behalf of Virgin Atlantic – Donna Codrington, Senior Manager & Legal Counsel.
