The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Women in Aviation Board of Directors and is presented only when an individual’s contributions rise to a level deemed truly extraordinary, according to association officials. The award recognizes exceptional service, leadership, collaboration, and sustained advancement of WAI’s mission.
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Women in Aviation reveal Class of 2026
The three women will be honored at the 37th annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Dallas, on March 20, 2026.
Women in Aviation’s Harvard leadership program expands
In 2026, WAI will expand the program to offer both an on-campus experience as well as two virtual programs.
Applications open for 2026 Women in Aviation scholarships
The deadline to submit an application for more than $200,000 in aviation scholarships is Oct. 15, 2025.
Thousands attend Women in Aviation conference
Among the more than 5,000 attendees were people from 34 countries around the world.
Girls in Aviation Day at KSEF inspires future aviators
The sky was the limit at the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day at Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) in Florida, where young aviation enthusiasts got an up-close look at the world of flight.
New WAI chapter opens at KRDU
The newest chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) is taking off at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) in North Carolina.
WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2025
“We are proud to announce our 2025 International Pioneer Hall of Fame inductees who represent women who have carried the weight of future female aviators on their shoulders as they broke down gender barriers,” says Lynda Coffman, WAI CEO. “These trailblazing female aviators proved that women could succeed and contribute to aviation in unique ways.”
WAI and Harvard partner on Emerging Leaders Course
Applications close on Dec. 20, 2024, for the Women in Leadership: A Program for Emerging Leaders, a three-day, on-campus professional development program hosted by Women in Aviation International and conducted by Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education (DEC).