For more than 20 years, the Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards have recognized and honored outstanding program and project management practices in the aerospace and defense industry. This prestigious awards program, designed by industry leaders and facilitated by the Aviation Week Network, has showcased the best of the best in program management.
Why Participate?
By nominating your program for the Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards, you can gain:
- Recognition for your team’s work, innovation and dedication
- Validation of your program management practices
- Exposure to industry leaders and potential partners
Eligibility and Divisions
The Awards program is open to all aerospace and defense programs, with nominations based on the past three years of performance — 2022, 2023 and 2024. There are two divisions:
1. Prime Contractor
2. Supplier
A Special Projects category is also available for unique or innovative programs that don’t fit into the main divisions.
Key Dates
- Feb. 28: Nominations Deadline
- May 30: Submissions Deadline
- Nov. 15: Finalists Announced
- May 2026: Program Excellence Awards ceremony, Washington, D.C.
For More Information
PROGRAM EXCELLENCE EVALUATION TEAM
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN