2026 NZHA Emerging Junior Pilot Award

Aviation Industry Association Awards – 2026 NZHA: Emerging Junior Pilot Award

Category Description

Acknowledges an up-and-coming junior pilot who has shown exceptional skill, professionalism, and commitment to the helicopter industry.

Less than five years of experience as a helicopter pilot.
Demonstrated excellence in flying skills and operational safety.
Positive contributions to their employer or the industry.
Nominated by an employer, instructor, or industry mentor.

Please note: this award is not always presented.

Nominations closes 31 July 2026

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, the nominee must be a junior pilot with less than five years of experience in the helicopter industry.

The nominee must demonstrate exceptional flying skills, professionalism, and commitment to operational safety.

The nominee must have made positive contributions to their employer or the industry and be nominated by an employer, instructor, or industry member.

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 NZHA Emerging Junior Pilot Award

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Nominator Name*

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Nominator Email*

Nominator Phone*

Nominee Full Name*

Nominee Email (if known)

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Provide a detailed overview of the nominee’s flying skills and operational safety achievements within their first five years as a helicopter pilot.*

Highlight any significant contributions the nominee has made to their employer or the industry, including specific instances of professionalism or commitment to safety.*

Describe the nominee’s involvement in community or industry activities and how they have demonstrated leadership or initiative in these areas.*

Provide evidence of the nominee’s potential for future growth and development in the helicopter industry.*

Explain how the nominee has shown a commitment to enhancing safety standards or operational excellence within their role.*

You are encouraged to provide and refer to any supporting material for the judges’ consideration.

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You are encouraged to provide and refer to any attached 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. The documents will be disregarded if they are not directly referenced and pertinent to your submission. Unless directed otherwise, you may submit a maximum of FOUR supporting documents to strengthen your entry.

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