2026 Aerofusion Young Aviator of the Year Award

Aviation Industry Association Awards – 2026 Aerofusion Young Aviator of the Year Award

Category Description

This award recognises a young Aviator who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to building a successful career. It considers the commitment, effort and dedication spent achieving the current position.

All practitioners from all disciplines working in the New Zealand aviation industry are encouraged to participate.

Pictured: 2025 award winner – Hana Beck

Nominations closes 31 July 2026

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, the nominee must be: Either employed, contracted, volunteering or interning in a New Zealand Aviation business organisation of institution. All information will be confidential and only shared with the judges assessing this category.

You are encouraged to provide and refer to any supporting material for the judges’ consideration. This material can include financial or business metrics, images, statistics, transcripts, media coverage, accolades, testimonials or recommendations, references and other relevant information.

Documents and evidence supplied, will be disregarded if they are not correctly referenced and pertinent to your submission. You may submit a maximum of FOUR supporting documents to strengthen your entry unless directed otherwise. All information will be confidential and only shared with the judges assessing this category.

Award Nomination - 2026 Aerofusion Young Aviator of the Year

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Nominator Name*

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Nominator Email*

Nominator Phone*

Nominee Full Name*

Nominee Email (if known)

Nominee Phone (if known)

Detail the outstanding work you’ve performed that demonstrates excellence and how this has benefited your organisation, community, or institution.*

Detail your steps to stand out from your peers and the result.*

Outline extracurricular activities or other initiatives you have undertaken to position yourself for career success in aviation.*

Outline the professional development you have undertaken since completing your studies and why it has been beneficial.*

Where do you think the most significant opportunities in aviation are right now, and how have you positioned yourself to capitalise on them?*

(answers in less than 200 words)

Supporting Documents

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Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 4.

You are encouraged to provide and refer to any attached supporting material for the judges. Consideration. This material includes financial or business metrics, images, statistics, transcripts, media coverage, accolades, testimonials, recommendations/references and other relevant information. The documents will be disregarded if they are not directly referenced and pertinent to your submission. You may submit a maximum of FOUR supporting. Documents to strengthen your entry unless directed otherwise.

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