The 2025 Airport Honour Awards will celebrate innovation, creativity and excellence across ten categories, from the Sustainable Airport Award and Baggage Innovation Award to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award and Airport Security Award, recognising the breakthroughs making travel greener, smarter and more secure.
We’ll also spotlight the Accessible Airport Award and Airport Innovation Award, honour rising talent with the Airport Leader of the Future and Airport Leader of the Year awards, and cap it all off with the Passenger Experience Award and the ultimate Airport of the Year prize for all-round excellence.
When: 19 November 2025
Where: J W Marriott Hotel, Berlin
Enter by: 8 July 2025
Whether you are a supplier nominating your airport client for its innovative use of technology or an airport who has displayed an environmentally responsible approach to development, if your project was completed in the last calendar year, we want to hear from you as to why you should be named among our first-class award winners. Plus, this year we’re taking nominations for each of the categories, so if you want to acknowledge a company or individual within the aviation industry you can now put them forward.
Take a look at the entry criteria ahead of submitting your Award entry.
The Sustainable Airport Award celebrates airports successfully implementing sustainability in their operations, facilities and services.
This award recognises airports that have driven baggage transformation through leveraging technology, data and innovation.
The Airport Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award celebrates airports that have successfully focused on attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce to leverage the very best skill set and knowledge from its surrounding communities and remaining resilient for the future.
The Airport Security Award recognises airports that are managing security threats with effective detection, balanced with fast and efficient screening.
The Accessible Airport Award honours airports that are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all passengers, regardless of their individual needs.
The Airport Innovation Award recognises airports that have shown exceptional innovation and creativity in enhancing the passenger experience, improving operational efficiency, and promoting sustainability.
The Airport Leader of the Future Award celebrates standout individuals who are making a positive impact at their airport and on the development of their careers.
This award honours exceptional leaders who are steering their teams through the evolving landscape of air travel with vision, resilience, and innovation. It celebrates individuals who effectively navigate challenges, inspire excellence, and drive transformative progress within their organisations.
This Passenger Experience Award recognises those airports that have gone above and beyond in providing a smooth, seamless and memorable experience for their travellers through implementation of new technologies, innovative experience initiatives and ensuring an efficient airport operation.
The most coveted prize of all, the Airport of the Year celebrates the “all-rounder” airport that has achieved excellence in all areas of operational efficiency, passenger experience, innovation and sustainability. Therefore, the winner will be the airport who receives the highest score across the following award categories:
To be in the running for the Airport of the Year, airports must enter all of the practical categories mentioned opposite.
Winning an award can increase your company’s visibility and reputation within the industry. This can help attract new customers, improve brand recognition, and ultimately increase sales.
Participating in an awards competition allows companies to benchmark themselves against their competitors and gain valuable insights into their strengths and weaknesses.
Being recognised for their hard work can be a great motivator for employees. Entering an awards competition can inspire them to strive for excellence and take pride in their work. Winning an award can also help to boost employee morale and build team spirit.
Entering The Airport Honour Awards will provide valuable networking opportunities and a great place to meet industry leaders, potential customers, and suppliers. This can help to build relationships that may lead to new business opportunities in the future.
Please make sure you have read the entry criteria ahead of submitting your Award entry
Entry Deadline – 8 July
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