Cargo Service Center will sponsor the Inspirational Leader Award, which celebrates individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, dedication and a lasting positive impact on the air cargo and logistics while inspiring the next generation of industry professionals.
The award also highlights leaders whose influence extends beyond operational success to mentorship, digital transformation and societal contributions within air cargo.
Roos Bakker, Chair of TIACA said: “Strong leadership is essential to ensuring the continued resilience and evolution of our industry. The Inspirational Leader Award recognises individuals who motivate others, drive innovation and help shape the future of global air cargo.”
Tushar Jani, Chairman of Cargo Service Center added: “CSC believes in the individual leadership and collective spirit of people, companies and communities. We are proud to be associated with this very special recognition which reflects our values of a People-First approach and purposeful inspirational leadership.”
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) is sponsoring the Rising Star Award, which celebrates young professionals under the age of 35 who demonstrate excellence, innovation, inspiration and outstanding contributions to the air cargo and logistics community.
Bakker said: “We are delighted to partner with Hactl in fostering the next generation of leaders in air cargo. This collaboration highlights the importance of nurturing young talent and supporting innovation that will shape the future of our industry.”
Michelle Choi, Acting Chief Executive of Hactl said: “For the last half century we have designed, developed and implemented training programmes which enable us to grow our own future management so it is only fitting that we become the sponsor of this award.”
Nominations for both awards are open until 8 April and both categories will be recognised at the TIACA Executive Summit, which is being held in Warsaw, Poland from 1-3 June.
More information about the Inspirational Leader award can be found here, and more information about the Rising Star award can be found here.
Both awards were launched last year with Moritz Claussen, Founder and Co-CEO of cargo.one winning the Rising Star Award, and Vitaly Smilianets, Founder and CEO of Awery Aviation Software winning the Inspirational Leader Award.