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Click Here to Check Out Our Winners!Balchen/Post AwardThe purpose of this award is to promote excellence in snow and ice control and to recognize those individuals responsible for outstanding performance. It is presented each year at the International Aviation Snow Symposium (IASS) honoring airports in the commercial, general aviation and military categories. The award initially was named solely after Col. Bernt Balchen. A native of Norway, he had a distinguished career in aviation, particularly in pioneering Arctic exploration. He was the first person to pilot an aircraft over both poles. Eventually Balchen moved to the United States. He became a US citizen and served in the US Air Force. Balchen was a Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, among many of his recognitions. Col. Balchen was a great supporter of the NEC. He was one of the founding members of IASS and served as the honorary chairman of the Symposium. The first Balchen Award was presented at the IASS in 1977, honoring the airport crews for their efforts during the '76-'77 winter season. At the IASS in 1997, Wiley Post Jr.'s name was added, to honor his contributions. The award was renamed to Col. Bernt Balchen / Wiley Post Jr. Award Mr. Post served as the manager of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport (ABE) for 35 years. He was also one of the founding members of the IASS, serving as chairman of the first Snow Symposium that he hosted at ABE in 1967. Post is celebrated for his dedicated service to the IASS and NEC that spanned 30 years. NEC is proud to administer the prestigious Balchen/Post Award and to carry the tradition of recognizing airports and hard working snow crews. Read more about Col. Balchen and Mr. Post.AWARD CRITERIATo be considered for an award, an airport may be recommended by a user or users of the airport, or make direct application. In the selection process, the committee will give careful consideration to the following:
AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE:Tim Haizlip, MPA, C.M. Adam Williams Regional Airline Association Alex Gertsen, C.M. Richard P. DeiTos, Jr. Andrew Sousa / Captain Jeffrey Sedin Phillip L. Davenport Airlines for America Preston Benedyk, DAF Megan Eisenstein
F. Russell Hoyt Presidential AwardAfter serving 24 distinguished years as the first President of the American Association of Airport Executives, F. Russell Hoyt retired in 1983 and became the first Executive Director of the NEC, a position he held with equal distinction until his passing in 1997. In 2000, to recognize his generous and accomplished service to NEC, the AAAE, and the aviation industry, the NEC renamed its President’s Award the F. Russell Hoyt Presidential Award. Each year, the NEC President selects an awardee who reflects the commitment and dedication to the airport industry and to the NEC that Russ Hoyt exhibited. This award is presented at the Awards Luncheon at the Chapter’s Annual Conference.
F. Russell Hoyt Presidential Awardees2021 Melinda Montgomery, A.A.E., Zach Sundquist, A.A.E., Darren Large, A.A.E., Ed Foster, A.A.E., Richard Williams, A.A.E. Jerry FitzGerald, A.A.E. NEC Corporate Award of ExcellenceAt the NEC 42nd Annual Conference in 2000, the Chapter instituted its Corporate Appreciation Award to recognize the corporate member who has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the Chapter and its members through sponsorships, committee work, and overall support above and beyond what is normally expected. In June 2015, the award was renamed the Jerry FitzGerald, A.A.E. NEC Corporate Award of Excellence in honor of the late Jerry FitzGerald, A.A.E. Jerry’s commitment to NEC/AAAE, the AAAE, and the aviation industry embodied the spirit of the award. His leadership with the NEC/AAAE included service as Chapter President, National Chairman, both Executive and Corporate membership and as a member of the Board of Directors. Jerry made our Association stronger and more successful. Each year, the NEC President selects the awardee, who is announced and presented during the Corporate Appreciation Luncheon at the Chapter’s Annual Conference. Corporate Award of Excellence Awardees
2021 Dave Jones, Delta Airport Consultants 2020 Todd Rushing, Sherwin Industries 2018 Claudia B. Holliway (In Memorium) 2017 Mary M. Miller - BBA Aviation/Signature Flight Support 2016 Manik Arora - Arora Engineers, Inc. 2015 Chad Nixon - McFarland Johnson, Inc. 2014 Todd Rushing - Sherwin Industries 2013 Larry Bauman, CM - URS Corporation 2012 Gary Kogut, CM - Oshkosh Corporation 2011 Richard Horstmann, CM - Urban Engineers 2010 Bernard Drury - Henry Brothers Electronics 2009 Armen DerHohannesian Associates 2008 Richard Singleton - Sealcoating Inc. 2007 Leon Watkins - The Hudson Group 2006 Steven Baldwin,- The Louis Berger Group 2005 Smart Associates 2004 Thomas Ball - MMS, Inc. 2003 Hoyle Tanner/Milliken Carpet 2002 Sherwin Industries/HNTB 2001 Mike Crowe - Oshkosh Truck 2000 Debra Wright - Verizon Additional Awards
2021 Lifetime Achievement Award - Carlton Braley, A.A.E. 2021 NEC/AAAE Presidents Special Recognition Award - Nick McLaughlin 2019 Distinguished Service Award - Richard Williams 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award - Vincent Scarano 2000 NEC Service Award - Robert Nowak 1996 Lifetime Service Award - Russell Hoyt, A.A.E. 1996 Lifetime Service Award - James Malarky
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