About this Event
For the best pricing, we encourage guests to purchase tickets directly through our website. Eventbrite adds its own processing fees, which are not applied to tickets sold on our site. If you’d like to save on additional charges, please visit our official ticket page for the most accurate pricing and full gala details. https://thebapn.ca/stargazegala-2026/
✨ Reasons to Attend StarGaze 2026
🏆 Award Ceremony
Experience a powerful celebration of excellence, resilience, and transformation. The StarGaze Gala honors the trailblazers shaping Canadian aviation and advancing equity across the industry. Join us to celebrate progress, connect with inspiring professionals, and contribute to a legacy of inclusion taking flight.
🚀 Personal Development
Connect with Black aviation professionals and industry allies at Canada’s largest in-person celebration of cultural diversity in aviation. Engage in curated networking experiences designed to elevate your career, expand your runway, and build purposeful relationships that last.
🔥 Inspire & Be Inspired
Immerse yourself in a night of storytelling, achievement, and community. Witness the journeys of trailblazing individuals whose impact sparks possibility—and discover how your own story can inspire the next generation rising in aviation.
🎟️ What to Expect
A fundraising gala to remember. Board the StarGaze first-class experience—a Black Tie event where celebration meets purpose. We’re proud to welcome back Porter Airlines as our Title Sponsor.
Stamp your StarGaze Gala Passport and experience:
- ✈️ A vibrant community of professionals, students, and recent graduates from across Canada and beyond
- 🌟 Moments of inspiration—and opportunities to inspire
- 🎶 Cocktail hour with live music and beautiful melodies
- 🤝 Curated networking designed for meaningful connection
- 🏅 Awards Ceremony honoring Black aviation professionals and our allies
- 🎭 Cultural performances that celebrate OUR heritage and joy
- 💫 A open to all—whether attending in person or supporting from afar
✨ Event Details:
Black tie event
Cocktail Hour: 5:00pm
Reception Doors Open: 6:00pm
Reception Doors Close : 6:45pm
Event Ends: 11:30pm
🎉 Nominate. Vote. Celebrate.
Nominees will be honored at the StarGaze Gala on December 6th.
🗳️ Voting closes October 30, 2026
🚨 Secure your seat now!
Board the StarGaze first-class experience before tickets sell out. Please note: Tickets will not be sold at the door.
✨ Interested in sponsoring or reserving a table to showcase your organization in style?
Email us at [email protected] to get started.
Proceeds go directly to the general fund for Black Aviation Professionals Network Non-Profit Charity (Registered Charity #767041064 RR0001) in order to help more Black talent and under represented groups in Canadian aviation through programs such as our Inspire Higher (Youth outreach) program, Resources for Success program and general mentorship, scholarships and development. Thank you for your continued support.
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