Celebrate the year's most outstanding contributors to aviation, aerospace and defense.

For over 60 years, Aviation Week Network's Laureate Awards have recognized the extraordinary achievements of individuals and teams in aviation, aerospace, and defense. Their accomplishments embody the spirit of exploration, innovation and vision that inspire others to strive for progress, change and leadership in aviation and aerospace.

Nominations for the 2019 Laureates are now open

If you or your organization turned heads, generated excitement, demonstrated originality or otherwise inspired the industry, we want to hear about it.

Nomination categories include:

The Laureate Awards will recognize leaders in defense, commercial aviation, business aviation and space. One winner that embodies the spirit of innovation and transformation will be awarded a Grand Laureate in each major category.

The Laureate Awards will also feature:

• Tomorrow’s Leaders and the 20 Twenties 
• Laureate for Lifetime Achievement 
• Laureate for Heroism

Laureate award winners represent trail-blazers of the industry and will be honored March 14, in Washington, DC at the annual Laureate Gala. Gain recognition for your accomplishments and submit a nomination today!