This week we are recognizing one of the eight 2026 Elsie award winners. Named after Elsie MacGill, the chief aeronautical engineer at Canadian Car and Foundry who oversaw the production of 1,451 Hawker Hurricanes during the Second World War, these are annual awards given by the Northern Lights Aero Foundation, an organization whose vision is “To be the Premier organization in Canada that inspires, supports, and promotes women in the field of aviation and aerospace.” You can learn more about the organization by clicking here.
The seventh of eight award recipients is featured this week.
Angel Abraham, recognized with the Rising Star Award
Angel Abraham is a graduate of the Commercial Aviation Management program at Western University. A first-generation pilot, she discovered her passion for flight through the Air Cadets. She recently completed her multi-engine and Group 1 Instrument Flight Rating and works as the lead dispatcher at Diamond Flight Centre in London, Ontario. As a former president of Western University’s Aviatrix Chapter, Angel led the club’s CYXU Girls in Aviation Day during its inaugural year. She also grew its membership and organized events, while also serving on her program’s council, advocating for women and underrepresented students. Angel is a Naval Reservist at HMCS Prevost and recently completed her trades qualifications at CFB Halifax. She runs a YouTube channel The Student Pilot and is a member of the Northern Lights Aero Foundation Junior Board, serving in the role of Secretary.
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