Airport Workers Day Award Nominations Are Now Open!
Explore this year’s award categories, learn how to write a strong submission, and nominate today!
On June 25, 2026, airports across Canada will celebrate the third annual Airport Workers Day—a national recognition of the outstanding people who keep our airport moving.
Know a colleague at Toronto Pearson who makes a real difference? Nominate them for the Airport Workers Day Awards and recognize the impact they make every day across service, operations, leadership, innovation, sustainability and safety.
Last year, Toronto Pearson achieved incredible milestones, and it's all thanks to the hard work and dedication of our team members who drive our success each day. This is our opportunity to celebrate each other!
What you need to know:
Who can nominate: Anyone including supervisors, colleagues, teammates, employers and passengers.
You can nominate any colleague who works at Toronto Pearson, including people from different teams or partner organizations.
No limits: Individuals can receive multiple nominations
Deadline: Nominations are open until March 31, 2026.
Award categories:
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A standout individual who has demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and promise in their position at an early stage of their airport career. The recipient of this award has shown remarkable drive, dedication to excellence, and a commitment to making a positive impact within their department or organization. This award celebrates their impressive accomplishments and the bright future ahead of them.
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Honouring an individual who has demonstrated outstanding skill in streamlining processes, improving workflows, reducing costs, and maximizing productivity across their department or organization. Their ability to strategically refine systems and implement effective changes has made a measurable impact, contributing to short-term success and long-term growth.
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Whether generating ideas, planning creative solutions, or staying a step ahead of the ever-evolving needs of today’s airports, cargo and passengers – someone who is motivated by change, possessing a unique ability to problem-solve with out-of-the-box solutions to challenges big or small.
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An airport employee who passionately manages and supports conservation and preservation and who effectively works towards the decarbonization of the airport environment in a long-term sustainable manner.
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Celebrating a person who provides exemplary support for customers and passengers, demonstrating a commitment to a seamless passenger journey.
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Shining a spotlight on an airport worker whose contributions may be behind the scenes but are essential to the smooth operation of the airport. This individual demonstrates innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and a collaborative spirit.
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A supervisor or manager who has steered their team with outstanding leadership qualities, ensuring smooth travels within their department.
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An individual who inspires the younger generation to consider careers in aviation or airport management by showcasing the exciting and diverse opportunities available within the industry.
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Recognizing an individual whose work has made a measurable impact on mitigating risks associated with safety or security within their airport or across the Canadian airports ecosystem.
Tip: If you’re unsure which category fits best, choose the one that most closely matches your nominee’s primary contribution. Your examples will do the heavy lifting.
Learn more about each category through the Airport Workers Day Hub.
How to write a strong nomination
A great nomination is more than a compliment – it’s a clear story of impact. The form includes multiple prompts (up to 300 words each) to help you share details and examples that make your nominee’s contribution easy to understand and recognize. Specifics help the committee evaluate nominations fairly and confidently.
When in doubt, remember this simple formula:
Action: What did they do?
Impact: What changed because of it?
Example: What’s a real moment that shows it?
Know someone who fits the bill?
Get inspired
Recognition is powerful – and your words can make someone’s year. Watch last year’s award winner for Outstanding Service, Water Fasan.
FAQs
Q. Can I nominate more than one person?
A. Yes – you can submit more than one nomination. But remember that there can only be one person nominated per nomination submitted (i.e., no teams).
Q. Do I need measurable results (numbers)?
A. Not required. If you have metrics, include them – otherwise, clear examples and outcomes are just as effective.
Q. Who is eligible to be nominated?
A. Any colleague who works at Toronto Pearson, including across partner organizations.
Q. What makes a strong nomination?
A. Specific examples. A great nomination describes what the person did, why it mattered, and the impact it had.
Q. I have more questions. Is there an email address I can contact?
A. Yes! Please reach out to info@iamtorontopearson.com if you have any questions about the nomination process.
Good luck to our nominees! Award recipients will be announced on June 25, 2026. Stay tuned for more details on this year’s celebrations.
