Nominations now open for IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards
THE International Air Transport Association IATA on Wednesday announced the opening of nominations for the 2021 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
Nominations are now open in the three following categories
Inspirational Role Model Award The award recognises 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 of the diversity and inclusion agenda. Nominees are welcome from across the aviation industry.
High Flyer Award This recognises a young female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has developed leadership through concrete action in favour of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. Open to all female professionals in the aviation industry.
Diversity and Inclusion Team Award It recognises an airline that has seen measurable change in diversity and inclusion as a result of the work it has been doing in this area. Open to all IATA member airlines.
The winners of each category will receive 25,000 in prize money sponsored by Qatar Airways payable to the awardee or their nominated charity working on diversity and inclusion projects.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said, “As an industry, we embrace diversity that re ects the nations and continents we serve, but we must continue to demonstrate leadership and identify greater opportunities to broaden the inclusive nature of aviation, ensuring that we benefit from an engaged workforce that feels valued and appreciated. We believe that supporting greater diversity and gender balance across the global aviation industry is a vital element for future success which is why we are supporting the IATA Diversity and Inclusion awards again this year.”
IATA Director-General Willie Walsh said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the aviation industry’s agenda on diversity and inclusion. In fact, it has been an opportunity to redouble our efforts to improve our performance. Improving our gender balance, in particular, is a top priority as seen by the growing number of signatories to the IATA 25by2025 pledge.”
The 2021 nominations will be evaluated by an independent panel consisting of the 2019 recipients of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards Christine Ourmi res-Widener, CEO ofTA Air ortugal Fadimatou Noutchemo Simo, founder and president of the Young African Aviation rofessional Association and Christina Kennedy, general manager eople - Operations and Employee Experience at Air New ealand.
The judging panel will be chaired by Karen Walker, editor-in-chief of Air Transport World.
The deadline for submission of nominations is August 29, 2021 at 18 00 CET. Full details for nominations can be found on the IATA website.