AIAA New England Honors&Awards gala 2026

The AIAA New England Section is organizing an Honors & Awards ceremony in April 2026 to recognize our AIAA members’ achievements and service to the aeronautics, astronautics, and aerospace industry. Our program will be in April 2026 in the Boston area between 5:30-8:00pm. Each attendee will receive access to the awards program, dinner and reception.

Our 2025-2026 Honors and Awards will be presented to our outstanding recipients in the following categories:

• Young Professional Engineer of the Year (35 and under)
• STEM Educator of the Year-Collegiate Level
• Futures in Aerospace award: Awarded to outstanding high school seniors who intend to pursue a curriculum in engineering or the physical or applied sciences pertinent to aerospace
• Torch Bearers in Aerospace award
• Honorary Fellows, Fellows and Associate Fellows recognition

Event Goals:

1. Recognize the contribution of distinguished AIAA members and their service to the society and the aerospace community

2. Provide young professionals with an opportunity to build professional knowledge related to fields, organizations, and roles to inform their professional curiosity and future decisions.

3. Provide students with an opportunity to build/add to their professional community by interacting with peers and panelists who have common interests in fields, organizations, and roles.

Time: 5:30-8:00pm