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Northern Lights Aero Foundation (NLAF) Elsie Awards

2025 Elsie Award Recipients

Congratulations to this year’s Elsie award recipients! Find out more.

NLAF Awards Gala

The annual gala will be held at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Buy your tickets today!

Watch the 2024 gala highlight video.

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Scholarships

Northern Lights Aero Foundation is pleased to announce eight recipients of the sixth annual Captain Judy Cameron scholarship for Canadian women in aviation. Congratulations to all the recipients!

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)

Table simulator to support women in aviation and aerospace

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

NLAF Announces 2025 Elsie Award Recipients

NLAF News
Web Posted: June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025, Toronto, ON – The Northern Lights Aero Foundation (NLAF) is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the prestigious “Elsie” award, recognizing Canadian women who have made […]

La Northern Lights Aero Foundation annonce les lauréates 2025 Prix

NLAF News
Web Posted: June 9, 2025

9 juin 2025 Toronto, ON – La Northern Lights Aero Foundation est heureuse d’annoncer les lauréates 2025 des prestigieux prix , qui rendent hommage à des Canadiennes ayant apporté une […]

2025 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship Recipients

NLAF News
Web Posted: March 6, 2025

6 March 2025, Toronto, ON – The Northern Lights Aero Foundation is pleased to announce eight recipients of the sixth annual Captain Judy Cameron scholarship for Canadian women in aviation. […]

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