Each year, ACADA celebrates the brilliance and strength of our membership through the Industry Excellence Awards.

The Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) is pleased to announce the winners of our 2025 Industry Excellence Awards, held on October 1, 2025 at the ACADA Dinner in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Most Promising Start-up: atlantiq AI
Business Development Distinction: Stelia North America
Innovation Leader: C-CORE

Planning for the 2026 ACADA Industry Excellence Awards has begun. Please check back here for updates. 

This is your opportunity to showcase and celebrate your company’s accomplishments!

Award recipients will receive the following benefits:

• Recognition at the ACADA Dinner
• Engraved award trophy
• Special award logo for use on your website and/or promotional materials
• Recognition via all ACADA channels (website, LinkedIn, press release)

Nomination Process

Self or third-party nominations are welcome. Companies who demonstrate industry excellence in accordance with the award criteria in the category for which they are being nominated will be considered.

A company may be nominated for more than one category, but a separate application is required for each category.
Nomination submission information for 2026 will be posted here when available.

For more details on our award categories and criteria, please view our nomination guidelines HERE.

Selection Process

All nominations will be reviewed and evaluated by the awards selection committee which is typically comprised of ACADA board members representing each of the Atlantic Provinces.

General Criteria

Nominees must meet the following mandatory criteria to be considered for award eligibility.

1. ACADA industry core member in good standing
2. Established corporate presence in one or more of the provinces in Atlantic Canada
3. Currently supplying products/services in the A&D industry or conducting product/service development or commercialization for future supply in the A&D industry

If you are unsure of your membership status or type, please email info@ac-ada.ca to inquire.