2026 EYE in the sky Leader in Aviation Award

Aviation Industry Association Awards – 2026 Eye in the Sky Leader in Aviation Award

Category Description

This award recognises a leader in aviation who has most effectively through their leadership style, developed, strengthened, enhanced or grown an Aviation Industry business.

It is open to all aviation professionals in a management/leadership position, across the aviation industry. Aviation leaders work across all aviation industry areas, including airlines, consultancies, airports, industry associations, technology and software, defence business, manufacturers, SMEs, tourism, training, university, or research institutions. All aviation-related leaders are encouraged to enter, irrespective of age or location.

Nominations closes 31 July 2026

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, the nominee must own or be employed in a New Zealand business, organisation, or institution or subsidiary of a global company registered to trade in New Zealand. 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 Eye In The Sky Leader in Aviation

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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)

How does the nominee define and demonstrate success in their role?*

How would you describe the nominee’s leadership style? Please provide examples of how this approach has positively influenced others and how its effectiveness has been demonstrated.*

Please outline any key initiatives the nominee has led or contributed to. What were the outcomes, and how have these initiatives benefited the organisation or stakeholders?*

What do you consider to be the nominee’s most significant success, achievement, or milestone during the assessment period, and why?*

Supporting Documents

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You are encouraged to provide and refer to any supporting material for the judges consideration. e.g. financial or business metrics, images video (short video up to 30 seconds), statistics, transcripts, media coverage, accolades, testimonials, or recommendations/references and other relevant information. NB 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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