For more than 20 years, the Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards have recognized and honored outstanding program and project management practices in the aerospace and defense industry. This prestigious awards program, designed by industry leaders and facilitated by the Aviation Week Network, has showcased the best of the best in program management.

Feb. 28 Deadline Approaching for Program Excellence Awards Nominations

Aviation Week seeks nominations for programs that demonstrate excellence in execution – from commercial, space, and defense sectors around the globe.

Nominations are open for 2025 accomplishments. Awards presented at the 2026 Program Excellence Awards.

Feb. 28: Nominations Deadline
May 30: Submissions Deadline
Nov. 15: Finalists Announced
May 2026: Program Excellence Awards ceremony, Washington, D.C.

For More Information

Contact Mike McClary: mike.mcclary@aviationweek.com

ELIGIBILITY AND DIVISIONS

The Awards program is open to all aerospace and defense programs, with nominations based on the past three years of performance — 2022, 2023 and 2024. There are two divisions:

Prime Contractor
Supplier

A Special Projects category is also available for unique or innovative programs that don’t fit into the main divisions.

Deadline for Nominations: FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Submit Nominations Today

WHY PARTICIPATE?

By nominating your program for the Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards, you can gain:

Recognition for your team’s work, innovation and dedication
Validation of your program management practices
Exposure to industry leaders and potential partners

PROGRAM EXCELLENCE EVALUATION TEAM

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