IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards 2025 winners announced

The IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards 2025

The prestigious Diversity and Inclusion Awards awarded by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals and organisations that promote diversity and inclusion in the airline industry. For the year 2025, these awards honour three key players: Claudia Zapata-Cardone, Katherine Moloney, and Air Canada.

Claudia Zapata-Cardone: A Pillar of Diversity

Claudia Zapata-Cardone was awarded the prize for her unwavering commitment to the promotion of the gender diversity in the airline industry. Her influence can be seen in the significant increase in the number of women in leadership positions. She has initiated a number of educational and mentoring programmes that have played a crucial role in her success.

• Education and mentoring initiatives
• Active promotion of women in management positions
• Measurable impact on gender diversity in the industry

Katherine Moloney: A Model of Inclusion

Katherine Moloney was honoured for her outstanding contribution to social and cultural inclusion within aviation. Her work has focused in particular on the integration of minorities, ensuring that every voice is heard in the decision-making process.

• Minority integration projects
• Focus oncultural inclusion and social
• Initiatives for participatory decision-making

Air Canada: An Exemplary Company

Air Canada received this award as an organisation that fully embodies the values of diversity. The company's proactive approach to promoting a diverse equitable inclusion is reflected in its internal policy and balanced representation within its teams.

• Strong internal diversity policies
• Gender and minority balance
• Promotingequitable inclusion

A Sustainable Impact in the Airline Industry

The efforts of these award winners are not limited to one-off recognitions. They are cementing the foundations for a more egalitarian and inclusive airline industry. The initiatives of Claudia Zapata-Cardone and Katherine Moloney, in conjunction with Air Canada's active policy, have created a lasting impact that will positively influence future generations. To find out more about IATA initiativesYou can visit their official website.

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