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:
Rising Star
Excellence in Efficiency Optimization
Airport Innovator
Environmental Steward
Outstanding Service
Operational Excellence
Outstanding Leadership
Industry Champion
⭐NEW: Outstanding Contribution to Safety and/or Security
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.
