Aviation Week Network Announces Recipients of the 20 Twenties Aerospace Student Award for 2026

The Aviation Week Network has announced the recipients of the 2026 20 Twenties Awards, recognizing twenty outstanding aerospace-bound students from around the world. These students, selected from a pool of sixty nominees representing twenty schools across thirteen countries, will be celebrated during a ceremony on March 19 in Washington, D.C. The awards aim to highlight promising future professionals in aerospace STEM fields, continuing a tradition that has honored over 220 students since 2013. The winners come from prestigious universities including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and others. Their accomplishments underscore the global talent pool advancing aerospace innovation. Industry leaders such as Greg Hamilton, President of Aviation Week, and John Schmidt from Accenture praised the students' potential to influence the future of aerospace and defense. These students will participate in a luncheon before being formally recognized during the Laureates Awards Dinner at the National Building Museum. The program is part of broader workforce development efforts, including competitions, college outreach, internship programs, and digital content aimed at nurturing young professionals. For more information about the awards or the workforce initiatives, interested parties are encouraged to contact Anna Dariotis at anna.dariotis@aviationweek.com.