NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE AAA NATIONAL AIRPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS 2026
The Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Airport Industry Awards celebrate and honour contributions and achievements made by AAA Members over the past financial year. The Awards seek to acknowledge the organisations who have achieved excellence within Australia’s airport industry. Participating in the Awards helps you to highlight your most outstanding qualities, largest successes and creative initiatives during the year.
KEY DATES 2026
Submissions open: Wednesday 13 August 2025Submissions close: 11.529pm AEST, Sunday 6 September 2026
Winners presented: Wednesday 2 December 2026 at the AAA National Airport Industry Awards and Gala Dinner at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. If you would like to attend the National Airport Industry Awards and Gala Dinner and/or National Conference and indsutry Expo, please click here to register.
ENTRY INFORMATION GUIDE
Please click here to download the Entry Information Guide to assist with your nomination.
OVERVIEW OF THE 2026 AWARD CATEGORIES
Airport of the Year Awards
Small Regional (non-RPT) Aerodrome of the Year
Small Regional (RPT) Airport of the Year
Large Regional Airport of the Year
Major Airport of the Year (not based in a capital city)
Metro Airport of the Year (located in the greater Metropolitan area of a capital city)
Capital City of the Year
Airport Excellence Awards
Commercial
Infrastructure
Innovation
Operations
Sustainability
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership
Corporate Project of the Year Awards
Small Regional Airport/Aerodrome
Large Regional Airport
Major, Metro and Capital City Airport
Emerging Airport Leader Award (Individual Award)
QUESTIONS?
Please contact:
Nicole Rutter, Senior Manager – Major Events & Partnerships
Australian Airports Association
E: nrutter@airports.asn.au | D: 02 6274 3106 | M: 0491 877 130
