Be a part of the A26 Airspace Awards Excellence & Leadership Gala Dinner

The Airspace Awards celebrate the individuals, teams and organisations shaping the future of Australia's aviation, aerospace and space sectors. From pioneering technologies and outstanding leadership to education, sustainability and workforce development, these awards recognise those making a lasting contribution to our industries.

Aviation/Aerospace Australia is proud to showcase excellence, innovation and impact through these prestigious national awards.

We are proud to have RMIT University as our Principal Partner, celebrating an important milestone for the Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence & Aviation Centre.

Awards Presentation Night

The Airspace Awards will be held on 17 November 2026 at Lakeside Pavillion, Albert Park

Nominations are now open for all A26 Airspace Awards and close 2 September. No late applications can be accepted.

Award Categories

Download the Award Information Pack, including all terms and conditions.

Individual

These are provided to individuals:

• Distinguished Leadership Award
• NextGenNetwork Outstanding Professional Award
• Sustainability champion Award
• Inclusion Champion Award
• Entrepreneurial Leadership Award

Group Awards

These awards are considered for a group/project or an organisation:

• Excellence in Innovation – SME Award
• Excellence in Innovation – Corporate Award
• Outstanding Leadership in Training
• Outstanding STEAM Outreach
• Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion
• Sustainability Drivers for Change Award
• Industry Collaboration Award

Nominations

Nominations will open shortly. All nominations will need to occur online.

Submit your nomination

Sponsorship Opportunities

A/AA Airspace Awards Principal Partner - $10,000 + GST (SOLD)

Priority branding, visibility, and promotion across all marketing/collateral and event-related communications as Major Event Partner. Major Event Partner logo promotion, co-branded award category opportunities, complimentary (2) event tickets and VIP seating with members of the Board.

A/AA Airspace Award Partner - $7,500 + GST

Priority branding, visibility, and promotion across all marketing/collateral and event-related communications for the Award. Event Partner logo promotion, co-branded award category opportunities, complimentary (2) event tickets and VIP seating with members of the Board.

A/AA Future Leaders Awards Sponsor - $5,500 + GST

If your organisation is looking to support the future leaders of the sector, this sponsorship opportunity will provide tickets for 10 young professionals/students to attend the Airspace Awards, including a branded table and complimentary (1) ticket.

A/AA Inspire Networking Sponsor - $2,500 + GST

Increase your brand visibility with promotion across A/AA social media and complimentary (1) ticket to the Awards.

A/AA Awards Program/Creative Sponsor - $1,500 + GST

Elevate your brand or corporate profile in a room full of inspiring leaders across the aviation, aerospace, and space sectors with increased promotion across A/AA social media, and Event Program.