Marqette shortlisted for Excellence in People & Workplace Culture Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025

Marqette was named a finalist for the Excellence in People & Workplace Culture Award at the Aviation Industry Awards 2025, shortlisted last year for a people-first case grounded in structured investment in staff development, inclusive workplace practices, and a culture of trust and team cohesion that distinguished the organisation within a competitive and operationally demanding sector.

The company's approach centred on creating an environment where employees felt valued, supported, and equipped to grow within the organisation. Its participation in Fáilte Ireland's Employer Excellence Programme provided a formal framework through which tailored training and HR support were developed and delivered, ensuring that professional development was not an occasional offering but a consistent feature of the employee experience across the business.

What gave Marqette's entry its particular weight was the external validation underpinning its internal claims. Great Place to Work certification provided the judging panel with independent evidence that the culture Marqette described in its submission was one its employees genuinely recognised and experienced, translating the organisation's people commitments into a credible and evidenced case for recognition.

The judging panel assessed entries on workplace culture and leadership, employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, social responsibility, and measurable outcomes supported by engagement data and year-on-year comparisons. Marqette's shortlisting reflected the panel's view that its investment in people had produced a workplace culture capable of sustaining high performance and staff satisfaction in equal measure.

Marqette's presence at the Aviation Industry Awards 2025 extended beyond a single category, with the organisation also shortlisted for the Green Impact Award for Marqette Food Hall, a further reflection of its broader commitment to responsible and values-led operations.

As the Aviation Industry Awards 2026 cycle draws closer, the question facing Ireland's aviation community is who will match the depth of people investment and cultural accountability that Marqette brought to the 2025 shortlist.

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