WIA Europe: Awards

WIA Europe Awards

WIA Europe would like to recognise the achievements of outstanding women in aerospace and upcoming talents - young professionals and students alike - and for this we set up our awards programme.

Participation in the event demonstrates your commitment to WIA Europe's mission: to expand women's opportunities for leadership and increase their visibility in the aerospace community. The 2012 ceremony will be held in November.

A call for 2012 nominees is now out: please send in your nominations and applications to info@wia-europe.org. The deadline for this year is September 30.

You do not need to be a Women In Aerospace Europe member to be eligible for either award!

The WIA Europe Outstanding Achievement Award is presented to a person who has:

Shown noteworthy achievements in or contributions to an aerospace related project or programme that represents a breakthrough or milestone in the aerospace field in Europe.
Shown noteworthy achievements in or contributions to an academic/educational project or program that represents a breakthrough or milestone in the aerospace field in Europe.¹.
Shown exemplary leadership abilities in the aerospace field.
Served / serves as a role model or mentor who demonstrates dedication to the advancement of women in aerospace.
Contributed positively to raise awareness and recognition of women in aerospace.
An active commitment to the professional growth of women in aerospace.

The WIA Europe Student and Young Professional Award is presented to:

A person who will win the yearly essay competition (of no more than two typewritten pages) that discusses:

The relevance of studying and working in the aerospace sector and their future role and their contributions in academia an/or as a young aerospace professional
What the candidate intends to do with the prize money and what they intend to do with the experience upon his/her return home, including an effort to share what has been learned.

See Guidelines and Regulations

Application Form

¹ The term 'Europe' in this document includes all countries on the European continent.