Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport recognized with IABC Gold Quill Award of Excellence and Best of the Best Award at IABC World Conference 2025
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) recognized Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with two top Gold Quill Awards during its 2025 World Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia this week. The Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport 2023 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) report was awarded a 2025 Gold Quill Award of Excellence in the “Publications” category, while its inaugural Girls Take Flight event was recognized as the 2025 Best of the Best Award Winner[1] in the “Special and Experiential Events” category.
The Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport ESG report, written, designed and published by PortsToronto in collaboration with Nieuport Aviation, details the commitment of the airport and its partners in operating a cleaner, greener and quieter airport, and advancements made in enhancing efficiency, minimizing its environmental impacts and adopting sustainable technologies under a net-zero roadmap.
The ESG report was recognized for its comprehensive content coupled with innovative delivery. Offering a complete overview of operations and sustainability measures at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the report includes extensive technical reporting, prefaced by an introduction featuring engaging interactive graphic and video elements that illustrate the highlights of the report. The Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport 2023 ESG Report is available on its website in English and French.
Girls Take Flight is an event designed to inspire underrepresented groups in aviation, enhance accessibility and community engagement, and create an inclusive environment for exploration and mentorship. The project was led by PortsToronto and steered by a collaborative planning committee with representation from key partners across the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport campus – including Nieuport Aviation, Stolport, and Porter Airlines.
Recognized for its strong exhibitor participation, effective community engagement and high attendee satisfaction, the inaugural Girls Take Flight event exceeded expectations, featuring 32 organizations in its exhibit hall, 12 inspiring speakers, 14 aircraft on display and 100 free exploration flights – bringing flight to life in a big way for more than 3,700 participants. Learn more about Girls Take Flight and the 2025 event on the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport website.
[1] Recommended by Blue Ribbon Panel evaluators and reviewed by the Gold Quill Awards Committee, the Best of the Best winners represent the very best entries seen across the globe.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an award-winning gateway to Canada’s largest city, offering unmatched convenience just minutes from downtown Toronto. Serving passengers since 1939, the airport provides service to more than 20 cities across Canada and the U.S., with connections to more than 100 global destinations through its airline partners, and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility opening soon.
Renowned for its accessibility, stunning skyline views and 98% passenger satisfaction rating, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport supports critical regional services, including medical travel and medevac operations through Ornge. It is also a key economic driver, supporting more than 4,000 jobs (2,000 directly associated with its operations) and generating approximately $2 billion annually for the regional economy.
Committed to sustainability, the airport is a three-time recipient of the Airports Council International–North America’s Environmental Achievement Award and is certified under Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is owned and operated by PortsToronto. Nieuport Aviation is the terminal partner and operates the airport’s complimentary shuttle service to and from downtown Toronto.
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