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Northern Lights Aero Foundation (NLAF) Elsie Awards

2026 Elsie Award Nominations

Elsie MacGill award nominations are open January 15 to March 15, 2026. Find out more.

NLAF Awards Gala

This year’s gala will be held at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Stay tuned for more details.

Watch the 2025 gala highlight video. View photos from the event.

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Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship

Thank you for all the applications! We are pleased to announce the eight recipients have been notified. Watch for an announcement coming soon.

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Captain Christina Thomson APLA Scholarship

Applications for the Captain Christina Thomson ALPA Scholarship are closed. Thank you for the applications!

The Blue Skies Podcast

Northern Lights Aero Foundation proudly presents The Blue Skies Podcast, hosted by Trisha Virdee and Aryan Ganatra.

Join us as we share inspiring stories and insightful conversations with leaders shaping the aviation and aerospace industries. From personal journeys to industry innovations, every episode offers something for aspiring professionals and seasoned aviation enthusiasts alike.

Listen now on all platforms!

…recognizes and celebrates accomplished women in aviation and aerospace. Our mission is to attract and inspire women to succeed in careers in aviation and aerospace. We will encourage those ambitions by engaging in outreach, facilitating mentorships, providing scholarship opportunities, and championing the values of diversity and inclusion.

Northern Lights Aero Foundation (NLAF)

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Mentorship Program

If you’re looking for professional growth and development, joining the Northern Lights Mentorship Program can help. A mentor can be a source of wisdom, support, and encouragement, and a mentoring relationship may be just the boost your career needs.

Wall of Fame

NLAF presents awards to Canadian women in aviation and aerospace. Find out more.

Speakers Bureau

Looking for a keynote speaker, gala or dinner presenter, conference facilitator, or someone to inspire and uplift any audience—including students through engaging school presentations? Our lineup of exceptional women is ready to make an impact: Find out more.

Latest News

Nominations Open for Prestigious Aviation and Aerospace Awards

NLAF News
Web Posted: January 15, 2026

15 January 2026, Toronto, ON – The Northern Lights Aero Foundation (NLAF) is excited to announce that the 2026 Northern Lights “Elsie” Awards nominations are now open. The deadline for submissions […]

Début des mises en candidature pour l’attribution des prestigieux prix Elsie MacGill des secteurs de l’aviation et de l’aérospatiale

NLAF News
Web Posted: January 15, 2026

Le 15 janvier 2026, Toronto, ON – La Northern Lights Aero Foundation accepte maintenant les propositions de candidature pour les prix Elsie. Les candidatures sont acceptées jusqu’au 15 mars 2026. […]

Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship Applications 2026

NLAF News
Web Posted: October 31, 2025

For Immediate Release 31 October 2025, Toronto – This will be the seventh year of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship for Canadian women pursuing careers as pilots or aircraft maintenance […]

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