named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Equity Impact Workshops
Interactive workshops designed to foster learning and engagement around diversity, equity, and inclusion in aviation leadership
Jane O’Callaghan Award
Annual award recognizing rising female stars in aviation who exemplify determination, excellence, and passion, sponsored by High Ridge Aviation in memory of Jane O’Callaghan
Leaders Luncheon
Annual roundtable luncheon events held in Dublin, New York, London, Singapore, Dubai, and Riyadh to engage senior aviation executives on gender equity and leadership development
Trailblazer Award
Prestigious annual award presented to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to advancing women in aviation
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 3 activities
- Advocates for gender equality in aviation through executive engagementEngages CEOs and senior executives across the aviation industry to build awareness and develop strategies for advancing women leaders, aligning with efforts to promote gender equity at the highest organizational levels.
- Hosts global Leaders Luncheons and high-profile events to advance women in aviationOrganizes annual high-profile events, including signature Leaders Luncheons in cities such as Dublin, New York, Singapore, Dubai, and Riyadh, focused on equity, diversity, and leadership in aviation. These events regularly fill to capacity and engage senior aviation professionals globally.
- Provides educational resources on gender equality and workplace equityOffers curated educational materials and resources focused on advancing gender equality and diversity in aviation and the broader workplace, supporting leaders and professionals in implementing inclusive practices.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administers awards to recognize leadership and rising talent in aviationEstablishes and presents awards such as the Jane O'Callaghan Award and Trailblazer Award to honor legacy contributions and rising stars in the aviation industry, in partnership with organizations like High Ridge Aviation.
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Workplace DEI Research and Training 1 activity
- Facilitates leadership and equity workshops in the aviation industryHosts Leadership Roundtable and Equity Impact workshops designed to foster learning, engagement, and actionable strategies on diversity and inclusion, with materials from past events made publicly available.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$195K
Contributions & grants$190K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K2%
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expenses
Total expenses$105K
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balance sheet
Total assets$267K
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Net assets$252K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- DANA BARTA — EXEC DIRECTOR
- FIONA SCOTT — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA CUNNINGHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- LIWEN HUANG — BOARD MEMBER
- MUISIN CHAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ZOE TITE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Capital Club Partner — Hosted the AWAR Dubai event in 2024.
- Clifford Chance Partner — Hosted the AWAR Spring Event in New York in 2026.
- Clifford Chance US LLP Partner — Emily Wicker, a partner at Clifford Chance US LLP, serves as president of AWAR.
- Corporate Sponsors Partner — Provides 100% of event funding through annual sponsorships at $5,000 per organization.
- High Ridge Aviation Partner — Partnered with AWAR to co-launch the Jane O’Callaghan Award.
- High Ridge Aviation Partner — Partnered with AWAR to establish and sponsor the Jane O'Callaghan Award.
- MUFG Partner — Hosted the AWAR events in London in 2024 and 2025.
- Riyadh Air Partner — Hosted the AWAR event at its headquarters in Riyadh in 2025.
- Sponsorship Manager Partner — Manages sponsorship relationships for AWAR.
- The Conrad Dublin Partner — Hosted the AWAR Leaders Luncheon in Dublin in 2025 and 2026.
- United Nations Partner — Supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals #5 Gender Equality and #10 Reduced Inequalities.
- women’s organizations Partner — Collaborates with women's organizations through volunteer efforts.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Executive Engagement for Gender Equitymethodology: executive-engagementBy convening CEOs and senior executives—particularly male allies—in structured dialogue, the organization generates awareness and drives actionable change for women's advancement in aviation leadership, because systemic change requires accountability and commitment from those in power.
- Leadership Recognition as Empowermentmethodology: leadership-recognitionBy publicly recognizing emerging and established women leaders through awards and platforms, the organization inspires career advancement and shifts cultural norms in aviation, because visibility and validation reinforce role models and normalize women’s leadership.
- Peer-Led Collective Learning Circlesmethodology: peer-learning circlesBy fostering peer-based learning and shared problem-solving among aviation professionals, the organization advances gender equity through collective knowledge-building and mutual accountability, because sustainable change emerges from community-driven insight rather than top-down instruction.