STARGAZE FUNDRAISING GALA

A First Class Affair

A yearly fundraising gala to remember. Board the StarGaze first-class experience via a black carpet. Tickets will not be sold at the door

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StarGaze Gala – A First-Class Affair 2025

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Reasons To Attend The Stargaze Gala 2025

Award Ceremony

The gala’s powerful award ceremony honors excellence, resilience, and the people transforming the industry for the better. Celebrate progress, connect with inspiring professionals, and be part of a legacy of inclusion taking flight

Personal Development

Join Black aviation professionals and industry allies at Canada’s largest in-person celebration of cultural diversity in aviation. Engage in expertly curated networking experiences designed to elevate your connections and extend your career runway with purpose.

Inspire & Be Inspired

Immerse yourself in a night where powerful stories ignite your spirit and the achievements of trailblazing individuals spark your own potential. Come not only to be inspired—but to become an inspiration for others rising in the aviation industry.

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Recognize & Celebrate

Inspire Higher Award

Nominate a student that has been active in the community , reflect BAPNs core values and participated in any of our Inspire Higher programs

Community Impact Award

We may not have had a chance to see all the great work done for our community in the industry.

This is a chance to submit an initiative (by an individual or organization) that has made an impact.

Best Employee Resource Group

Are you proud of the work and commitment your organization dedicates to championing diversity with the influence and support of your employee resource group? Nominate your ERG and receive all the bragging rights!

Marshal Award

Nominate a mentor/influencer that has made an impact in your life. Whether you’re learning through their social media, or in person.

Ready For Takeoff Award

If you’re currently an ImBAPA member you can nominate yourself. If you have been consistent updating your ImBAPA account with your training and career journey, or you know of an aviation professional making strides in their career, nominate them today.

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StarGaze Gala 2025 Nominations

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

Please provide the details of the person submitting the nomination

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PLEASE SELECT THE AWARD YOU WISH TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR

INSPIRE HIGHER

Encourage the next generation! Nominate a student that has been active in their community, reflect BAPN’s core values and participated in any of our Inspire Higher initiatives. Must be a Canadian student (high-school or post secondary).

NOMINEE NAME

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SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE

WHAT SCHOOL DOES THE NOMINEE ATTEND?

WHAT GRADE/YEAR?

WHY SHOULD THIS STUDENT BE RECOGNIZED BY BAPN?

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MARSHAL AWARD

Named after our mentoring program. Nominate a mentor/influencer that has made an impact in your life. The mentor does not need to be a part of the BAPN community. If you’re learning through their social media or in person, show your appreciation by nominating them today.

NOMINEE NAME

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NOMINEE EMAIL

NOMINEE PHONE NUMBER

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WHY SHOULD THIS MENTOR BE RECOGNIZED BY BAPN?

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READY FOR TAKE OFF AWARD

You can nominate yourself! Whether you have been consistent updating your ImBAPA account with your training and career journey, or you know of a hardworking individual in aviation making strides, nominate them today to give them that push they need! Nominee must have an ImBAPA account. NEW this year, a specially curated Resources for Success package will accompany the recipient. Presented by : Air Canada

NOMINEE NAME

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NOMINEE EMAIL

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WHY SHOULD THIS IMBAPA MEMBER BE RECOGNIZED BY BAPN?

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COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

We may not have a chance to see all the great work done for our community in the industry. This is a chance to submit an initiative (by an individual or organization) that made an impact. The nominee can be an active participant representing diverse talent within the industry.

ORGANIZATION NOMINEE

N/A if this is for an individual

NOMINEE NAME/ORGANIZATION CONTACT

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BEST EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP (ERG) AWARD

Are you proud of the work and commitment your organization dedicates to championing diversity with the influence and support of your employee resource group? Nominate your ERG and receive all the bragging rights!

ORGANIZATION NAME

N/A if this is for an individual

ERG NAME

WHAT YEAR WAS YOUR ERG FOUNDED?

HOW MANY EMPLOYEES ARE IN YOUR ERG?

ORGANIZATION CONTACT (ERG CHAIR)

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ORGANIZATION CONTACT (ERG CO-CHAIR)

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ORGANIZATION WEBSITE

WHY DOES YOUR ERG DESERVE TO BE RECOGNIZED?

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Onboarding Sponsors!

Your sponsorship will help cover the direct costs for our The StarGaze 2025 Gala celebration so that the majority of our Silent Auction, Raffle and Gala Celebration ticket sales can go towards funding BAPN’s mission to inspire and develop the next generation in aviation through our outreach, mentorship and community programs.

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