Everything you need to know about the annual PAX Readership Awards

The PAX Readership Awards 2027 are now open for nominating! Cast your ballot now to participate in the industry's most prestigious awards.

PAX invites the industry to take part in the PAX Readership Awards each year. The awards honor achievements in airlines, amenities, technology and more. All industry players are eligible to nominate and vote. Award winners are celebrated annually at the exclusive awards ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. Celebrating the achievements of our industry peers, the PAX Readership Awards remain one of the most respected honors in the sector—shining a spotlight on the companies that are shaping the future of the passenger experience.

Details you need to know:

Nominating period: October 13, 2026 to January 15, 2027	Voting period: January 22, 2027 to February 19, 2027	Awards Ceremony: April 7, 2027

How to nominate:

PAX Readership Awards 2027 are now open for nominations to industry professionals and readers of PAX International and PAX Tech. Participants can submit their nominations online via the official PAX Awards nomination form found at the nominate now button below, highlighting the company, product or service they believe deserves recognition.

The deadline to nominate is January 15, 2027. All nominated products will be available for readership voting starting January 22, 2027, via the voting form.

All nominating parties must submit their full name, phone number, e-mail, company name, and position/title. All nominating parties must consent to receive email communications from PAX, and must complete the form accurately by selecting a category, a region, a company name and a reason for nomination to finalize the nomination.

How to vote:

Once nominations close, readers cast their votes online, with results tallied and announced at the annual awards ceremony. Nominations with the most votes win. A minimum of 50 votes required to qualify an entry.

How winners are selected: Winners are determined entirely by readership votes, making the PAX Readership Awards a true reflection of the industry’s voice. Once nominations close, readers cast their votes online, with results tallied and announced at the annual awards ceremony. Nominations with the most votes win. A minimum of 50 votes required to qualify an entry.

25+ years of prestigious industry recognition	Voted on our by our loyal readership of more than 18,000 aviation professionals	Thousands of annual entries

PAX Verified Award 2027: Selected by the Publisher and PAX's team of experienced aviation journalists, this award recognizes exceptional quality in the passenger experience. To be eligible, an airline cabin must be personally experienced by a PAX Publisher or Editor between September 1, 2026 and March 20, 2027. The recipient will be determined and notified by the PAX Publisher and team. There will be no nominations or opportunity to vote. This award is not readership based.

	Winners ceremony: Winners will be announced at the PAX Readership Awards ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Hamburg, Germany on April 7, 2027. The exclusive ceremony is invite only.