Awards

IAWA Aviation and Aerospace Industry Woman of Excellence Award

This nominee shall:

1. Be a demonstrated leader in her field of aviation (current or retired).
   
2. Be supportive of mentoring, educating and advancing women in the aviation profession.
   
3. Be a role model for young women and a professionally supportive peer to women in her field or company/firm.
   
4. Be a respected team player by both men and women.
   

Previous recipients of the Women of Excellence Award

This nominee shall:

1. 2020 | Dr. Christine Darden
   
2. 2019 | Colleen Barrett
   
3. 2018 | Marion C. Blakey
   
4. 2017 | Joan Sullivan Garrett
   
5. 2016 | Sharon Holahan
   
6. 2015 | Cecile S. Hatfield, ESQ
   
7. 2014 | Renee Martin-Nagle
   
8. 2013 | Elizabeth Freidenberg
   
9. 2012 | Katherine Posner

Outstanding Aviator Award

This nominee shall:

1. Make a major contribution to aviation and/or security
2. Serve as leadership role model