Awards Ceremony

Join us for an inspiring closing event as we announce the distinguished winners across our most prestigious recognitions:

AEAC Student Paper Competition – Celebrating exceptional academic and technical innovation among Canada’s emerging drone researchers.
Aerial Evolution Association of Canada

Thanks to our sponsor :

 

Mark Cuss Memorial Scholarship – Honoring legacy and vision by empowering promising students in unmanned systems.
Aerial Evolution Association of Canada

Pip Rudkin Award – Recognizing determination, perseverance, and exceptional character in the face of challenge.

2025 Nominees
Michael Cohen
Matt MacKinnon
Alexandra (Sandy) Officer
Brian Fentiman

Women in Drones ELLEvatus Award – Spotlighting a standout individual advancing inclusivity and innovation within the drone sector.

2025 Nominees
Alexandra (Sandy) Officer 
Jeannie Stewart-Smith 
Geneviève Dacambra 
Tamara Kerelchuk

Indigenous Award – Celebrating Indigenous excellence and meaningful contributions to the unmanned systems field.

2025 Nominees
Kimble McComb
Teara Fraser
Pano Skrivanos

Organization of the Year Award – Recognizing a collective that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact in advancing Canada’s drone ecosystem.

2025 Nominees
Edmonton International Airport
AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc.
AltoMaxx Technologies Inc.
AeroVision Canada Inc.

We’ll also share highlights from this year’s AEAC Student UAS Competition in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and annouce whose is hosting the 2026 event.

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Speakers

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  Anne-Sophie Riopel-Bouvier

  Flight Safety Officer

  Aerial Evolution Association of Canada