The awards, sponsored by CHAMP Cargosystems, is seeking applications demonstrating solutions and practices to create a more sustainable air cargo industry.
Applications are invited to submit proposals that align with TIACA’s eight key objectives for a more sustainable air cargo industry found in its Sustainability Roadmap.
The environment objectives are decarbonisation, elimination of waste and protection of biodiversity.
The society objectives are supporting local economies and communities, and improvements of lives and well being.
Culture and leadership objectives are the improvement of efficiencies and profitability, attraction, retention and development of employees, and building and nurturing partnerships.
There is a corporate category, which recognises corporations, international organisations or scholars with a long-standing presence in the cargo community.
The start-up and small business category recognises small and growing companies, offering a $10,000 prize for the winner and two runners-up will receive $2,500 each.
Steven Polmans, Chairman of TIACA, says, “The industry has made it very difficult for our jury over the last few years with a wide range of sustainable solutions from drone delivery, use of sustainable aviation fuel, company wide sustainability focus, and eco-friendly packaging, just to name a few. We are excited to see all entries that will be submitted this year as we are an industry known for ingenuity and innovation.”
He thanked CHAMP Cargosystems for their continued support by sponsoring the awards again.
Chris McDermott, CEO of CHAMP Cargosystems, adds, “We are very proud to once again be sponsoring TIACA’s Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, which is an incredibly important industry initiative. Through our sponsorship and support, we hope to empower air cargo professionals to innovate with sustainability in mind, and we encourage all interested parties to submit an application.”
Shortlisted candidates will have access to exclusive TIACA events and speaking opportunities, publicity in TIACA’s communication and networking opportunities.
Submissions have the option of being featured in the newly released Mission Innovation newsletter focusing on innovation and sustainable air cargo solutions.
A panel of independent industry and sustainability experts will select a Corporate Category winner and three Start-Up/Small Business Category finalists.
The finalists will be invited to make presentations at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum, which will be held from 11-14 November in Miami where the audience will vote for a winner.