Northeast Chapter, American Association of Airport Executives
(NEC/AAAE) Diversity, Equity, and inclusion (DE&I)
Airport & Airport Partner Awards

In recognition of those organizations who promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
in the aviation community, we are offering two categories:
Airport Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
Any small-hub, medium-hub, large-hub, general aviation, non-hub and reliever airport in the
Northeast region.
Airport Partner Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Award
Any organization or company currently supporting an airport in the Northeast region.
Areas of Achievement
To be considered for the Airport Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, applicants
may be judged in areas of achievement like the following criteria:
General DE&I Achievement:
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Demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion at their airport and/or in the aviation community through training and collaborative partnerships
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Demonstrates a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion within their areas of influence
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Implements initiatives which cultivate/advance/model diversity, equity, and inclusion within the airport community
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Demonstrates successful diversification of minority executive leadership
Workforce Achievement:
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Employee composition with clearly defined goals for broader employee diversity
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Diverse representation at all levels of the organizational structure
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion training for employees, including integration into other training programs
To be considered for the Airport Partner Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award,
applicants may be judged in areas of achievement like the following criteria:
General DE&I Achievement:
- Demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion at their organization and/or in the aviation community through training and collaborative partnerships
- Demonstrates a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion within their areas of influence
- Implements initiatives which cultivate/advance/model diversity, equity, and inclusion within the airport community
- Demonstrates successful diversification of minority executive leadership
Business Diversity:
- Innovative approaches to diversity of suppliers, sub-consultants, sub-contractors
- Community outreach to diverse businesses
- Collaboration or partnership with external organizations
- Fosters Mentor-Protégé relationships
Instructions for Submitting Nominations
Nominations must be completed and submitted by 11:59 PM ET on May 2, 2022
The awards ceremony will be held at the 2022 Annual Conference in August.
If your organization is selected, we will ask that you submit a video promoting your organization’s
commitment to diversity prior to the awards ceremony. Video content must be 1-3 minutes long.
The Entry Must Include:
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A completed nomination form
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Demonstration of your airport or organization's commitment to promoting and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing evidence of the areas of achievement in the last twelve (12) months. Written submissions must not exceed 500 words
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A written statement of no more than two pages from Senior Leadership affirming the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Submission Process:
Thank you to everyone who submitted!
We look forward to announcing our winners at our 2022 Annual Conference in Philadelphia!
Award Selection Committee:
Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Philadelphia
Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Philadelphia
NEC/AAAE DE&I Award Subcommittee
Northeast Chapter American Association of Airport Executives
2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
Api Appulingam, PE, DE&I Committee Chair presented the 2021 DE&I Award to Jacobs.
Accepting on behalf of Jacobs is Toyin Ogunfolaju.
Hear from the 2021 DE&I Award Winner, Jacobs!