Canadian Airports Celebrate Second Annual Airport Workers Day with Expanded National Awards Honouring Excellence Across the Sector
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Published on 06/26/2025 at 11:31
Ottawa, ON - Today, over 30 airports across Canada will come together to celebrate the second annual Airport Workers Day, a national event recognizing the contributions of the people who keep Canada's aviation system running. From front-line agents to behind-the-scenes technicians, this day honours the individuals who connect people and goods, communities, and Canada to the world.
This year, the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) is proud to expand the celebration by presenting eight national awards to outstanding airport workers across the country.
This year's award recipients are:
Jocelyn Alexander, Calgary International Airport - Rising Star
Mike Lazenby, Dexterra Group, Edmonton International Airport - Excellence in Efficiency Optimization
Zaina Alhillou, Qafiya Consulting Inc., PortsToronto - Airport Innovator
Roger Hussey, Inland Technologies, St. John's International Airport - Environmental Steward
Water Fasan, Toronto-Pearson - Outstanding Service
Karen Funk, Victoria Airport Authority - Operational Excellence
Lahcen Bouachra, Alstef Canada Inc., Montreal-Trudeau International Airport - Outstanding Leadership
Vivian Chan, Vancouver International Airport - Industry Champion
'This day is about recognizing the dedication and importance of airport workers across the country,' said Monette Pasher, President of the Canadian Airports Council. 'With more than 200,000 people working directly in airports, supporting passenger and cargo operations, and 150 million passengers expected to travel through Canada's airports in 2025, it is important we take a moment to thank the teams who make it all possible.'
Canada's airports are more than travel hubs, they are vital infrastructure that powers the economy. Nationally, airports support 435,800 jobs, provide $32.9 billion in annual wages, generate $49.6 billion in GDP, and produce $123.5 billion in total annual economic output.
Across the country, participating airports will host appreciation events for their teams who keep the engine of Canada's aviation industry moving. These celebrations are a small way to thank the teams whose work is essential to the safety, efficiency, and success of Canada's air transportation system.
From equipment operators and customer service agents to security personnel, mechanics, and firefighters, the wide range of roles at airports reflects the diversity and depth of talent in the industry. Airport Workers Day is a coordinated national effort to celebrate our workforce and highlight the vital role aviation plays in our economy and communities.
Join the celebration and share your appreciation using #AirportWorkersDay2025.
About the Canadian Airports Council
The Canadian Airports Council (CAC), a division of Airports Council International-North America, is the voice for Canada's airports community. Its 60 members represent more than 100 airports, including all of the privately-operated National Airports System (NAS) airports and many municipal airports across Canada. Canada's airports support 435,800 jobs, providing $32.9 billion in annual wages, generating $49.6 billion in GDP and producing $123.5 billion of annual economic output.
For more information, please contact: Julie Pondant, Canadian Airports Council - [email protected]
a group photo of airport workers day award recipients
Group photo of the 2025 Airport Workers' Day Award winners
Canada's airports celebrate second annual Airport Workers' Day with additional national awards to recognize excellence across the sector
Ottawa, ON - Today, some 30 airports across Canada will come together to celebrate the second annual Airport Workers' Day, a national event that recognizes the vital contributions of the people who keep Canada's aviation system running. From front-line workers to technicians behind the scenes, this day honours the people who connect people and goods, communities and Canada to the world.
This year, the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) is proud to expand the celebration by presenting eight national awards to outstanding airport workers across the country. These awards reflect the excellence and diversity of passenger and cargo operations.
This year's recipients are:
Jocelyn Alexander, Calgary International Airport - Rising Star
Mike Lazenby, Dexterra Group, Edmonton International Airport - Excellence in Efficiency Optimization
Zaina Alhillou, Qafiya Consulting Inc., PortsToronto - Airport Innovator
Roger Hussey, Inland Technologies, St John's International Airport - Environmental Manager
Water Fasan, Toronto Pearson - Exceptional Service
Karen Funk, Victoria Airport Authority - Operational Excellence
Lahcen Bouachra, Alstef Canada Inc., Montreal-Trudeau International Airport - Exceptional Leadership
Vivian Chan, Vancouver International Airport - Industry Champion
'This day is about recognizing the dedication and importance of airport workers across the country,' said Monette Pasher, Chair of the Canadian Airports Council. 'With more than 200,000 people working directly at airports, supporting passenger and cargo operations, and 150 million passengers expected at Canada's airports in 2025, it's important to take a moment to thank the teams who make it all possible.'
Canada's airports are more than hubs, they are vital infrastructure that fuels the economy. Nationally, they support 435,800 jobs, provide $32.9 billion in annual wages, generate $49.6 billion in GDP, and generate $123.5 billion in total annual economic revenues.
Participating airports across the country will host events to thank their teams who keep Canada's aviation sector running. These celebrations are a small way to thank the teams whose work is critical to the safety, efficiency and success of Canada's air transportation system.
From equipment operators and customer service agents to security personnel, mechanics and firefighters, the wide range of roles at airports reflects the diversity and breadth of talent in the industry. Airport Workers' Day is a coordinated national effort to honour this workforce and highlight the vital role they play in our economy and communities.
Join the celebration and share your appreciation using #JourneeDesTravailleursAeroportuaires2025.
About the Canadian Airports Council
The Canadian Airports Council (CAC), a division of Airports Council International - North America, is the voice of Canada's airport community. Its 60 members represent more than 100 airports, including all of the private airports in the National Airports System (NAS) and many municipal airports across Canada.
Canada's airports support 435,800 jobs, provide $32.9 billion in annual wages, generate $49.6 billion in GDP, and produce $123.5 billion in annual economic output.
For more information, please contact:
Julie Pondant, Canadian Airports Council
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