Open for applications, that is, as the awards themselves will be decided and handed over at the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards TIACA Opens Applications for the 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Awards ceremony which will be held at TIACA’s 2026 Executive Summit taking place in Warsaw, Poland from 01-03Jun26. CargoForwarder Global will be there to participate in the audience voting and report on the winners. Those interested should ensure that they send their entries to TIACA prior to 14MAR26. All applications will be judged by a panel of industry experts, and the shortlisted projects/companies will be invited to present in Warsaw.
CHAMP Cargosystems generously sponsors the entire award process as it has done since the beginning in Budapest, in 2019. The 2026 TIACA Air Cargo Sustainability Awards recognizes and brings awareness to extraordinary initiatives by companies, organizations or individuals, designed to advance sustainability, drive innovation, and contribute to a more efficient and environmentally responsible air cargo industry.
There are again two categories. The first, Corporate Prize, is awarded to an established corporation, international organization, or academic contributor with a long-standing presence in the air cargo community that has demonstrated sustained commitment to sustainability. The Start-Up and Small Business Prize is awarded to a short-list of three projects invited to showcase their idea, and supports them with a financial donation to develop and promote their initiative. “The Start-Up and Small Business Prize is designed to recognize and encourage young and growing companies building their presence in the air cargo industry with innovative and impactful sustainability solutions,” the release states. The winner takes home USD 10,000 and each of the two runners-up is given USD 2,500.
Roos Bakker, TIACA Chair, stated: “We are proud to open applications for the 2026 Sustainability Awards and to continue highlighting the inspiring work being done across our industry. These awards showcase practical solutions and leadership that are shaping a more sustainable future for air cargo.”
Manuel Malindo, CEO, CHAMP Cargosystems, underlined: “Driving meaningful change requires collaboration across every level of the supply chain. CHAMP is proud to sponsor these awards, which provide a crucial platform for the flexible, tech-driven solutions that will transform air cargo into a more efficient and sustainable ecosystem.”
Glyn Hughes, TIACA Director General, said: “The Sustainability Awards continue to highlight the ingenuity and commitment within our industry. We look forward to seeing the ideas and solutions that will help move air cargo toward a more sustainable and resilient future.”
