Call for Nominations: ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards 2026
ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker; Claire Leow, Airlink Asia-Pacific regional representative; Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss; Nicholas E. Calio; Sun Country CEO Jude Bricker; Finnair chief revenue officer Christine Rovelli; AAPA director general Subhas Menon; ANA executive VP Europe, Middle East and Africa Shoichiro Horii; Finavia SVP sales and route management Petri Vuori; Scoot CEO Leslie Thng; and ASM managing director Dave Stroud.
The air transport industry's most prestigious awards are now open for nominations. The ATW (Air Transport World) Airline Industry Achievement Awards will celebrate excellence and innovation at a special gala dinner on December 10, 2026, in Milan, Italy.
Established in 1974, the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards are among the most coveted recognition an airline or individual can receive in the air transport industry. These awards honor organizations and individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding performance, innovation, and superior service throughout 2026.
Award Categories
The 2026 ATW Awards will recognize excellence across multiple categories:
- Airline of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement
- Eco-Airline of the Year
- Value Airline of the Year
- Airline Market Leader
- Cargo Operator of the Year
- Leadership Excellence
- Humanitarian Force for Good
- Airport of the Year
- Airline-Airport Partnership
- Innovation Achievement
How to Nominate
Nominations are now being accepted for deserving airlines and industry leaders who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in 2026.
Submission Details:
- All nominations must be submitted through the official nomination form
- Follow the guidelines set by the nomination rules and regulations
- Contact: Karen Walker, Editor-in-Chief, ATW
Why Nominate?
The ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards celebrate the leaders and organizations making significant contributions to aviation excellence. Winners will be recognized at the prestigious awards gala, joining the industry's most influential decision-makers in Milan.
A Unique Industry Gathering
This year's awards ceremony will be part of an unprecedented convergence of aviation leadership, co-located with:
- CAPA Airline Leader Summit World 2026 (December 10-11)
- GAD World 2026 (December 9-10)
This joint event in Milan offers a unique platform to honor achievements while engaging with airline executives, airport developers, investors, policymakers, and industry visionaries from around the globe.
Don't miss this opportunity to recognize outstanding achievement in aviation. Submit your nominations today.
For more information about the awards and the joint Milan event, visit the official event website or contact the ATW editorial team.
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